Rights group calls Vander Plaats to retract Medal of Honor remarks
One Iowa urges Bob Vander Plaats to denounce comments about the Medal of Honor by an associate. Vander Plaats defends honoring sacrifices while critics say his stance disrespects service and misstates the award. Des Moines veterans condemn the remarks as dishonoring Giunta’s service.
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One Ifowa
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Iowa
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Frank Thorne
Des Moines
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Inmates Repair Bikes for Tykes at North Central Facility
Inmates at North Central Correctional Facility in Rockwell City repair broken bicycles for children in the Bikes for Tykes program. Prisoners, led by Capt. Larry Raner, test bikes before delivery and rely on donations for parts. Over a decade they have repaired more than 1,000 bikes and will continue the project September through December.
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North Central Correctional Facility
Matthew Krewson
Raymond Conley
Jeremiah Collins
Oid
North Central
Collins
Larry Raner
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