West Branch marks 9 11 with community tribute
In West Branch the town observes September 11 with a paced ceremony. Students form a human American flag on Oliphant field while veterans on Town Green honor the dead and the war on terror. The Herbert Hoover Library Museum hosts an art exhibit and HBO documentary.
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International writers weigh post 9 11 dialogue in Iowa City
A panel of writers from the University of Iowa International Writing Program discussed how Americans view other nations after 9/11 at the Iowa City Public Library. Speakers from the Philippines Argentina New Zealand India Nigeria and others questioned U S policy and the use of force while urging dialogue and empathy.
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Iowa politicians join 9 11 memorials and blood drives
Senator Tom Harkin and Republican challenger Greg Ganske paused campaigns to participate in Sept. 11 memorials and blood donation. Harkin visited Cedar Rapids and Des Moines events while Ganske joined services in Des Moines and at the Pentagon. Gov. Vilsack suspended campaign activity and joined the observances. Doug Gross also took part in memorial events.
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