Black WWI soldiers to be honored in central Iowa

A historical marker will be placed at Fort Des Moines this summer to honor the 1,000 thousand black soldiers who trained there to become officers during World War One. Researcher Keith King says they laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement. “This was the first and only class of that many black officers that […]

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Sioux Rapids Landmark Alive Again

A flood‑scarred Sioux Rapids landmark is alive again, and the community showed up Friday to celebrate its return. About 65 people

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Sioux Rapids Landmark Alive Again

A flood‑scarred Sioux Rapids landmark is alive again, and the community showed up Friday to celebrate its return. About 65 people