Recent News - 2024

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  Citizenship dream came true for Waterloo soldier

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

  Hector Salamanca Arroyo became an American citizen in Africa while serving America as a soldier. He just marked his fifth Fourth of July as a U.S. citizen - even though he's lived in this country since he was a toddler, most of that time in Iowa.

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  Grout's restored 'Ironman' banner part of huge Waterloo 250th Fourth flag display

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Monday, June 29, 2026

  Flag soon to be permanently displayed at Sullivan museum.

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  Iwo Jima Survivor David Greene

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Tuesday, May 5, 2026

  An American hero in war and peace from Waterloo and a friend of many of us, David Greene, has passed away at age 101.

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  Korean Iowan says honor Korean War vets, kin

  Posted on Friday, April 10, 2026

  John Lee is past president of the Korean American Society of Iowa, served in ROK army.

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  Sullivan Brothers clan sets sail for world record

  Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2026

  Extended family of five Waterloo brothers killed in WWII plans record gathering in Ireland; granddaughter from Cedar Falls, clan's first woman chieftain, will host.

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