GUEST COLUMN: Why Governor Tim Walz reminds me of a beloved rural Iowa teacher

Gov. Tim Walz (pictured left) and Carroll High School teacher James Knott at two phases of his life.

By JACQUI CLARY
Special To The Iowa Mercury

Watching a former teacher, Governor Tim Walz, speaking in front of cheering crowds this week got me a little nostalgic for my high school days in rural Carroll, Iowa and reminded me of my favorite teacher Mr. Knott. Never Jim and God forbid Jimmy —always Mr. Knott.

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