Note: If you know of a World War II veteran living in Iowa or nearby states, contact Jiří Klůc on his Facebook page or email: sokolovo1943@seznam.cz Jiří Klůc is in a race against time. The World War II historian, a doctoral student at Charles University in Prague, traveled to Iowa in late June to conduct […]
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Czech historian gathering stories of sur...
Note: “Stories of Czech-Americans in WWII” will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The event is free and open to the public. If you know of a living WWII veteran in Iowa, leave a comment, below. […]
“Rock Star” Iowa veterans honored during
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Two World War II veterans were recognized during a special ceremony Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Seminole Valley Farm Museum. Mike Bisek, 100, of Cedar Rapids, and Gordon Emmons, 97, of Marion, were presented with service pins at the museum’s annual World War II Remembered event. Twenty years ago, it wasn’t […]
Is Trump’s plan for a display of strengt
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan Donald Trump’s plan to stage a parade to display our nation’s military strength reminded me of the veterans I met during an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., several years ago. Most of the men and women on the one-day trip were in their 80s or 90s and were among the last […]