World War II in Iowa memory and home front
The piece recalls how World War II touched Iowa with posters on doors and windows, women joining war industries, and rationing shaping life. It notes national hardship at home and the effort to keep the home fires burning as the war proceeded.
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The Gazette's 25 Part Series December 7 to 31
The Gazette outlines a 25 part series running from December 7 through December 31. The project covers multiple topics in daily installments.
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Hawkeyes Face Lesson From Men Loss In Gazette Challenge
Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder aims to apply lessons from a men's loss to Northern Iowa as the Hawkeyes prepare for the Gazette Hawkeye Challenge. Regional health care group to contract with providers reforms care delivery. DHS to cut office hours to part time in 40 counties. Martha Stewart offers DIY wrapping ideas for holiday gifts.
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Taliban surrender spreads in Kandahar district
Taliban fighters began turning over weapons in Kandahar as part of a surrender deal urged by clerics and tribal elders. Similar disarms were reported in Lashkargah and other Helmand centers as Omar tentatively agreed to the Kandahar handover amid uncertainties on foreign fighters and his fate.
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Vilsack outlines Iowa security targets and funding aims
Gov. Tom Vilsack says Iowa has identified about 12,000 potential terrorist targets and is reviewing protection plans for 600 top sites including the Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant the Iowa Capitol and state venues. He notes about 20 percent of the Iowa National Guard is on active duty for security efforts and seeks a larger federal emergency package.
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Pearl Harbor survivor recalls 1941 attack aboard USS West Virginia
Hi Martin Dvorak, 84, reflects on December 7 1941 while observing a half staff flag for Sept 11 victims. He was aboard the USS West Virginia four decks below the main, sharing coffee with four friends when torpedoes struck and lights went out.
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