Families feel pride and fear as Iowa soldiers serve abroad
In Cedar Rapids and across Iowa families cope with war news from Baghdad. Marilyn Stepan and others describe hopeful pride in their loved ones military service while fearing for safety, relying on limited contact and prayer as spouses and parents await updates.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Baghdad
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West Union
Cory Stepan
Navy
Pat Askelson
Askelsons
Ron Askelson
Chen Tallman
Kevin Schindler
Schindler
Middle East
Heather Kolek
Kuwait
Davenport blood center to supply U.S. troops
The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center in Davenport was named a hub center to supplement military blood supply in a potential Iraq war. The center serves 36 hospitals across 31 eastern Iowa and western Illinois counties and has built an eight day shelf supply to aid both local patients and military needs. Col Michael Fitzpatrick and center officials emphasize maintaining readiness and expanding the supply if conflict escalates.
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Iraq
Mississippi Valley
America
Michael Fitzpatrick
Armed Services
Iowa
Chaois
Iowans react mixed to U S attack on Iraq
Readers across Eastern Iowa voiced varied views on the U S led invasion. Some predicted quick victory while others warned of dire consequences for Iraqi civilians and urged protest actions in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and surrounding areas.
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Emily Olson
Iowa City
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Cedar Rapids
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Long
Fourth Ave SE
Frank Club
Buzz Orr
Tom Owen
Eastern Iowans Speak Out On War With Iraq
Residents express mixed views on the Iraq war. Some fear escalation and casualties while others back government actions against Saddam Hussein, citing security and moral concerns. Opinion snippets include calls to focus on Osama bin Laden and broader terrorism.
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