Tag Archives: Veterans for Peace

Dr. James Zogby Joins Veterans For Peace on Armistice Day

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Paul Deaton

IOWA CITY — On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. CST, the local chapter of Veterans For Peace will hold three public events in Iowa City to re-dedicate ourselves to the work of peace. Members of the public … Continue reading →

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Fasting For Gaza

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Our friend and peace activist Ed Flaherty had his letter to the editor published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette Monday. On May 22, two of my friends, Kathy Kelly and Mike Ferner, along with four others, began a 40-day fast … Continue reading →

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Year End Peace Vigil

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season. An invitation from Ed Flaherty, Veterans for Peace and PEACE Iowa Dear Peacemaking Friends, Pardon my intrusion on Christmas Eve. Looking to extend the message of … Continue reading →

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Watch: Veterans, Supporters Honor Armistice Day In Iowa City

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Veterans for Peace Chapter 161 with special guest David Swanson, honor Armistice Day in Iowa City on the ped mall with song, speeches and bell ringing. More videos on Blog for Iowa’s YouTube channel. If you like our content, please … Continue reading →

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Nobel Nominee Kathy Kelly To Speak In Iowa City

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Peace Activist Kathy Kelly “War Is Never the Answer” Friday, March 18th, 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Society 2355 Oakdale Rd, Coralville Kathy Kelly, American peace activist, author, and member of the Veterans For Peace Advisory Board, will speak on “War … Continue reading →

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Vets For Peace: Contact Chuck And Joni ASAP

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Ed Flaherty, Veterans for Peace Chapter #161 The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is being considered now in the US Senate. It looks like it will be debated on the Senate floor on Nov. 29th. I frankly … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day Observance

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Armistice Day Observance The “WAR TO END ALL WARS” ended 103 years ago, on November 11, 1918 On that day, people around the world rejoiced at the promise of peace. Armistice Day is a day to promote peace and to … Continue reading →

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Niazy, Hale, Warnagiris And Our Endless War

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Paul Deaton

Veteran Decries Inconsistent Justice by Ed Flaherty The story of Zalmay Niazy of Iowa Falls has been well-publicized.  He was an interpreter for U.S. forces in Afghanistan for several years, has lived in Iowa Falls for several years, where he … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day Observance To Be Held On Zoom

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Armistice Day message from Ed Flaherty: Veterans For Peace, Chapter 161 is holding space with a traditional Armistice Day Observance on Zoom. You are invited to be there with us as we celebrate the peace that the world felt at … Continue reading →

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Reclaim Armistice Day

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Paul Deaton

It’s probably just as well the 45th president cancelled his military parade and commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Armistice Day was born and designated as “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and … Continue reading →

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