Recent News - 2026

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  Iowa Pearl Harbor vets recount day in new film

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Friday, January 23, 2026

  "Voices of Iowa: Pearl Harbor" to premiere at Grout Museum District Jan. 31.

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  Bill Knapp: 'Live every day like it's your last'

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Monday, December 1, 2025

  Bill Knapp, the legendary Des Moines real estate developer and philanthropist, died Saturday, Nov. 15, at age 99. The character that drove his long career was forged in the fires of war on a Pacific island 80 years ago.

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  Kids meet American heroes at Waterloo museum

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

  'Veterans Day' is every Wednesday as veterans, Museum School kids come together.

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  Waterloo Sullivan family members feted at White House event, conference

  Posted by Pat Kinney on Tuesday, October 14, 2025

  The descendants of Waterloo's five Sullivan brothers killed during World War II were among those hosted at a White House event honoring families of military personnel killed in combat or the line of duty.

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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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