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Out and About Iowa - Red Oak

posted on May 8, 2008 at 9:00 PM

Iowa Journal visits the southwest Iowa town of Red Oak.

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Out and About Iowa - Cedar Rapids

posted on February 15, 2008 at 5:19 PM

The state of Iowa is not known for its diversity. In fact its population contains few minorities. Yet, Iowa minorities have made great contributions to the state. A case in point is the historic presence of African-Americans in Iowa.

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Monument Tour of the Iowa Capitol

posted on January 9, 2008 at 11:05 AM

Visitors to the Iowa capitol tend to spend their time under the gold dome taking in the history and architecture of the more than 120 year old building. But there may be just as much Iowa history outdoors on capitol grounds showcasing monuments, memorials, some dating back to 1893. Capitol Tour Guide Steve Persons shows us around.

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History of the Iowa Caucus

posted on December 31, 2007 at 10:16 AM

What's the fuss about the Iowa caucuses? We explore the history, the process and the influence that the Iowa caucus has on the nation's body politic.

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History of Veterans Benefits

posted on November 15, 2007 at 10:19 AM

Historically, the nation has tried to provide for its returning soldiers. Following World War Two, veterans benefits were grounded in the logistics of returning thousands of soldiers to their hometowns and transforming the nation to a peacetime economy.

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