Category Archives: Veterans

Memorial Day in Iowa

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

“A soldier feels a sense of connection to his country that is like few other things. That connection is to current events, but to the lives of past soldiers as well. Being a soldier can be a form of living … Continue reading →

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Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter by Paul DeatonWhen a descendent of founding father John Adams was in Iowa this week, it was occasion to take notice. Elliott Adams, President of Veterans for Peace, was here for a series … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Tribute to Frank Buckles – Last WWI Veteran

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa Tribute to Frank Buckles – Last WWI Veteran A Poem  written by Art Small of Iowa City commemorating Frank Buckles, who died 2/27/2011. Buckles was the last living veteran of World War I.Our Last Armistice Day Parade On … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mike Ferner for Iowa Progressives

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Lessons from Mike Ferner for Iowa Progressives by Paul DeatonWhen Iowa progressives consider parting statements issued this week, Keith Olbermann's departure from Countdown on MSNBC is probably not the most significant. No, not Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) or Senator Kent … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the second week … Continue reading →

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What Iowans Say on Veterans' Day

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

What Iowans Say on Veterans' Day by Paul Deaton Ed said we should wage peace and call it Armistice Day instead of Veterans' Day. “Frustrated because the population is so easily convinced that war is patriotic,” said Tom. Jacqueline spoke … Continue reading →

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Bruce Braley Shares our Values

Posted on September 21, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

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An Iowa View of the End of Iraqi Combat Operations

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa View of the End of Iraqi Combat Operations by Paul Deaton“The thing is that there are no good answers to the question of “was it worth it?” In our family, and among our friends and neighbors who served … Continue reading →

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After McChrystal Iowans Support the Troops

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Paul Deaton

After McChrystal Iowans Support the Troops by Paul Deaton“While government may fail to adequately take care of our veterans, especially for the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, people of every stripe respect them for their devotion to a cause … Continue reading →

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Partisan Debate in the Iowa House over Military Families

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Partisan Debate in the Iowa House over Military Families by Paul Deaton “If we consider that the United States is fighting two wars, it is hard to say anything other than it is despicable to play partisan games when it … Continue reading →

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