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Saddam Hussein captured alive shocks Iowa soldiers and civilians
The Gazette reports mixed reactions across Eastern Iowa after Saddam Hussein's capture. Cedar Rapids medic Sgt. Don Stockton and others express shock and happiness while noting ongoing dangers in Iraq and the potential morale boost. Some locals express political concerns about the war and leadership as students and residents weigh the broader implications.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City
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Linda Daly
Martin
Women For Peace
Iowa
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University of Iowa
George W. Bush
Chris Burd
Burd
Howard Dean
General Mills
Roy Reynolds
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Michael Stenerson
Luke DeVrias
Forest City
Andy Barberson
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