War in Iraq Time helps war widow to overcome pain
Des Moines AP reports Jill Kiehl, 22, recounts losing Army Spc. James Kiehl in Iraq and raising their son Nathaniel Ethan, born seven weeks after his father’s death. She describes grief, survival, and gradual coping as Christmas approaches.
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Des Moines
Jill Kiehl
Kiehl
Nathaniel Ethan Kiehl
Army
Spc
James Kiehl
Iraq
Nathaniel
James
Fort Gordon
Jill
Fort Bliss
Texas
507Th
Nasiriyah
Iowa National Guard
Pfc
Jessica Lynch
Camp Dodge
Johnston
Saint Nicholas Day at Cedar Rapids Czech celebration
Carrie Schmitz and Chael Schmitz of Cedar Rapids join Bernie Drahozal in costume at the Saddle and Leather Shop as they walk in for Saint Nicholas Day. The trio attended the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library Christmas celebration in Cedar Rapids.
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Carrie Schmitz
Cedar Rapids
Chael Schmitz
Bernie Drahozal
Sv. Mikulas
Saint Nicholas
16Th Ave
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Iowa sees drop in murders amid rising overall crimes in 2002
Iowa recorded 50 homicides in 2002 the lowest in a decade while the total violent crimes reached 8,411 an increase of about 600 from 2001. The overall crime rate held near 3,600 incidents per 100000 residents as population growth shaped the trend.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Gene Meyer
State Division of Criminal Investigation
FBI
Upper Midwest
Dakotas
Gener
Driver Dies When Pickup Strikes Tree Near Waubeek
A Linn County pickup crashed into a tree near Finn and Hart roads northeast of Waubeek injuring no one but resulting in a fatality. The driver, unnamed, died at the scene. hospital reports varied about the casualty and time of death. The sheriff's office released initial details with no further identification available.
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The
Gazette Waubeek
Linn County
Iowa soldiers long for sweet corn in Iraq
In Baghdad, Iowa Army National Guard soldiers of the 234th Signal Battalion hope for corn, trading jerky and seeds with allies. Pioneer Hi-Bred supplies two five pound packages, enough for a small garden, with seeds planted Nov 1 near Saddam Hussein’s palace as water and soil conditions allow.
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Des Moines
U.S
Baghdad
Mess Hall
Iowa
Ray Reynolds
Denison
Reynolds
Iowa Army National Guard
234Th Signal Battalion
Jeff Vore
Vining
David Proctor
Denny Smith
Indianola
Dennis Westover
West Des Moines
Proctor
Westover
Ray
Dave Kwall
Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Johnston
Knau
Pioneer
Iraq
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Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
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Robert M. Caldwell
DPM
Facfas
Most Insuran
College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Freee
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