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An employee in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa received a national award from the U.S. Department of Justice in recognition of her continued service to the office and exceptional accomplishments in the wake of the June 2008 floods.
Misti Kloubec
Misti Kloubec, a Cedar Rapids resident and administrative officer in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, received the award from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder during an Oct. 21 ceremony in Washington, D.C.
“Many people in our office played critical roles in responding to the flood of 2008, but no one did more than Misti in helping our office establish effective operations at a temporary location in less than two weeks and ensuring a smooth return to our permanent office within five months,” said U.S. Attorney Matt M. Dummermuth. “Misti’s tireless efforts in finding practical and creative solutions to significant challenges in the midst of the flood and for months afterward were truly outstanding and deserving of this highest administrative support honor the department can grant.”
While presenting the award to Kloubec, Holder noted that she “carried out the important mission of the Department of Justice … with excellence and distinction.”
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