Bravery and Hoaxes From A Nation’s Memory
A columnist recalls real heroism from a Bluefield snow rescue and debunks wartime myths about celebrated heroes. He cites the shovel-wielder on East Mountain as the bravest man he ever saw and questions staged motivators in sports and fan lore.
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Halloween events and meetings listed for Cedar Rapids area
Community notices today list a Halloween haunted house in North Liberty, music events at Mount Mercy and Oskaloosa churches, a recycling truck stop at Cedar Rapids econofoods, and numerous local government and school board meetings across Linn, Clayton, and surrounding counties with times and locations.
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