Recent News - 2015

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  Permanent Closure of the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium

  Posted on Friday, September 19, 2025

  For 32 years, the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium has been a beloved part of the Grout Museum District, inspiring curiosity and learning for children and families across the Cedar Valley and the state of Iowa. From hands-on science exhibits and temporary dinosaur displays to live demonstrations and interactive fun, the Imaginarium has made an unforgettable impact on our community.

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  Waterloo honors WWII homefront at park

  Posted on Monday, August 25, 2025

  More details to be announced at Sept. 6 events marking 80th anniversary of war's end at Waterloo's Veterans Memorial Hall and Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum

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  Fate dealt WWII sailor, family a reprieve

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Monday, July 14, 2025

  Granddaughters of Sullivans' shipmate bring rare artifact to museum

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  Iowa Guard soldiers get emotional sendoff

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Monday, June 9, 2025

  "Ironman Battalion' on fifth Mideast mission since 2003; part of 1,800 from Iowa

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  As Saigon fell, Iowa sailors rose to the task

  Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025

  Mike and Betty Butler were Iowa hometown sweethearts and newlyweds 50 years ago. They were also in the United States Navy. Both of them. And it was wartime. It was during Vietnam.

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