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Iowa News Analysis: Flooding and Farming, New Bills Signed by Gov. Culver

posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Host Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss flooding in Iowa and its impact on planting crops, and the impact of Governor Culver signing bills that increase the oversight of students loans and regulate the Veterans' Trust Fund.

Iowa News Analysis: Veterans' Legislation and CIETC Verdicts

posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM

Paul Yeager and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talk about the convictions of former CIETC employees and legislative financing of veterans' programs.

War in Iraq 5th Anniversary

posted on March 24, 2008 at 11:08 AM

War in Iraq 5th Anniversary The Iowa Journal examines the economic costs to Iowa of the war in Iraq.

Discussion: The Impact on Iowa of Five Years of the Iraq War

posted on March 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM

Discussion: The Impact on Iowa of Five Years of the Iraq War The Iowa Journal examines the economic costs to Iowa of the war in Iraq. HOST: Jeneane Beck, PROGRAM GUEST: Rep. McKinley Bailey, D-Webster City

History of Veterans Benefits

posted on November 15, 2007 at 10:19 AM

History of Veterans Benefits 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.

News Analysis: October 11, 2007

posted on October 12, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Economic opportunity is a hot topic this week. Wind power is fueling not only a boom in energy production but manufacturing in several communities. But other Iowa communities are feeling the emotional, civic, and economic impact of the Iraq war, and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa is here to explain.

The Barnett Brothers at Iwo Jima

posted on September 7, 2007 at 1:37 PM

The Barnett Brothers at Iwo Jima The compelling story of the Barnett brothers who, sixty years after fighting the battle of Iwo Jima, returned to the tiny island with their own loyal brigade of family and friends.

The Fly Boys B-17 Bombadiers

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The Fly Boys B-17 Bombadiers Stories of World War II as told by the crew members of B-17 bombers. Iowans share 65-year-old memories of strategic bombing strikes that changed the course of the war.

The Tuskegee Airmen

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The Tuskegee Airmen Stories of World War II as told by the Tuskegee Airmen, who overcame not only the expected obstacles of war but also the indignities of racial prejudice.

B-29 Bombadiers In World War II

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

B-29 Bombadiers In World War II In July of 2002, a select group of veterans of World War II gathered in Cedar Rapids to celebrate an airplane that symbolizes their priceless contribution to our liberty.

The Women's Army Corps in World War II

posted on September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The Women's Army Corps in World War II Soon after our country became immersed in World War II, Congress decided to allow women in the military. A gathering back in 2000 presented an opportunity to salute members of the Women's Army Corps whose military strengths helped win a war.

Iowa Veteran of the War in Iraq: Jaymie Holschlag

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Iowa Veteran of the War in Iraq: Jaymie Holschlag As a medic with Task Force Iron Hawk, Jaymie Holschlag's job was to make sure her fellow soldiers survived their dangerous duty. Their mission was to help save lives by finding and disarming deadly bombs in Ramadi, Iraq.

Iowa Veteran of the War in Iraq: Joe Gottschalk

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Iowa Veteran of the War in Iraq: Joe Gottschalk Even after beating death by just a fraction of an inch, Tipton native Joe Gottschalk says he's ready to return to take care of what he calls some unfinished business.

Spc. Jaymie Holschlag, Iowa Army National Guard (Extended Interview)

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Spc. Jaymie Holschlag, Iowa Army National Guard (Extended Interview) In this extended interview, Iraq war veteran Jaymie Holschlag shares her memories of deployment overseas, the horrors of combat, and adjusting to life on home soil.

Sergeant Joe Allen Gottschalk, Iowa Army National Guard (Extended Interview)

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Sergeant Joe Allen Gottschalk, Iowa Army National Guard (Extended Interview) Iraq war veteran Joe Gottschalk shares his memories in this extended interview of losing a fellow Iowan in combat, receiving a Purple Heart from the President, and his hopes of returning to the battlefront.

Discussion: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder In Iraq War Veterans

posted on November 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM

While soldiers commonly suffer injuries that result in battle scars, war can also leave its mark in ways not immediately apparent. Major James Rachal, Pat Wilson and Peter Bieber discuss post-traumatic stress disorder as it applies to Iraq war veterans.