Thanksgiving 2001 Reflections From Eastern Iowans
First lady Laura Bush urged counting blessings as Americans faced terrorism anthrax layoffs and war during Thanksgiving 2001. This special report surveys Eastern Iowans’ thoughts at the dinner table and captures their responses amid a season of heightened significance.
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Mood shifts after Sept. 11 touched Cedar Rapids family
Mary Sharp reports Cedar Rapids residents recount changes in mood and daily life after the September 11 attacks. At a family gathering, discussions ranged from weather and football to the trauma of 9 11 and the World Trade Center collapse. Tom Card from New York reflected on staying despite fear, while relatives noted heightened security and altered routines.
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ISU vanquishes UI for 4th year in a row
Iowa State defeated Iowa 17 to 14 at Jack Trice Stadium, extending its hold on the in-state rivalry to four straight wins and securing a postseason bowl berth. The game, played before 51,042 in rain, featured a strong ISU start, a late Hawkeye rally, and dramatic shifts in the final period.
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1100 Fighters Desert Taliban at Kunduz Surrender
In Kunduz area, a flood of Taliban and foreign fighters surrendered under a deal with senior Taliban leaders. Northern Alliance officials reported over 1100 fighters, mostly Arabs Chechens and Pakistanis, laid down arms by nightfall. Some fighters switched sides and joined the alliance.
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