Waterloo, Iowa -

Nicole Juranek of Iowa Western was presented a special award at the 2009 Iowa Communication Association Conference in Waterloo, Iowa. Juranek, a speech instructor, was awarded the New Teacher of the Year Award.
Nicole Juranek (middle) is pictured with Marilyn Shaw (left), current president of ICA, and Dr. Melissa Beall, past president of ICA. Juranek was accompanied by her parents, Jane and Jerry Tremel of Dunlap, Iowa.