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Written by Mike Rowley
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Monday, 17 May 2010 08:07 |
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Brother and Compatriots,
The Iowa Rifles and the Central Iowa chapter S.A.R. appear on the front page
of the Des Moines Register as part of a larger group photo. Toe to toe and
at attention.
Although small it may be one of my favorite photos of our group in action.
A short video may be seen here
F, C & L,
Mike Rowley |
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Written by Mike Rowley
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Monday, 10 May 2010 08:47 |
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Compatriots of the the Central Iowa Chapter S.A.R.,
First thanks to those of you (and the 4 ladies from the Iowa D.A.R.) that were able to attend the ceremony in Marshalltown, Iowa on May 7th, 2010.
Compatriot Dave Shannon also gave an extremely interesting presentation of the use of divining rods and took photos of the event.
For those of you that were not able to attend, I have attached a photo and an article link.
Next up for the Central Iowa Chapter Color Guard is the internment of a WWI at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Friday May 14th around 1:15 pm.
IVC is centrally located approximately 10 miles west of Des Moines and runs south along Interstate 80 in Dallas County near the community of Van Meter. (I-80, Exit 113). Interstate signs mark the exit. The cemetery entrance is also easily identifiable and is just off of Veterans Memorial Drive (formerly “R” Avenue).
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Last Updated on Monday, 10 May 2010 08:50 |
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How YOU can easily help the Iowa National Guard |
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Written by Scott Rowley
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Friday, 07 May 2010 09:14 |
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Please take a minute and go to vote for this Pepsi refresh project. It is very hard on our soldiers' eyes to try to use glasses and contacts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These Eye Surgeons have generously volunteered to donate their time and efforts to help our Soldiers see more clearly. They are currently able to offer the surgery at roughly half-price, but if they can get this grant they can offer an even steeper discount. Please be sure to share this link with your friends and family. MAY NO SOLDIER GO UNLOVED!
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Last Updated on Friday, 07 May 2010 09:16 |
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Written by Scott Rowley
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 17:44 |
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The Photos section has been updated. With the new layout adding pictures is easier than ever before. So send in your pics of all your chapter activities now! |
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Written by Scott Rowley
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:11 |
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Central Iowa Chapter (S.A.R.) members,
Just a quick note of thanks to all who were able to attend the program at
the Iowa Historical Museum on Friday. The celebration of the 201st birthday
of Abrahm Lincoln had many highlights. Among those were a wonderful Abraham
Lincoln performance by Mr. Dehaan of Orange City, Iowa. He is in my humble
opinion among the best Lincoln presenters in the world. (see attached photo)
Our own Compatriot, Brig. General Steve Bogle presented a proclamation from
the Governor to the Iowa Rifles Color Guard unit. (see attached photo).
In addition to seeing and speaking with members of our own chapter, I had
the great pleasure of seeing members of the DAR, CAR, SUVCW, SVR, Mayflower
Society, Civil War Rountable and Des Moines Historical Society.
Members of the Central Iowa Color Guard had the pleasure of presenting
information on the American Revolutionary War and answering questions for
112 5th graders at Beaver Creek Elementary School in Johnston, Iowa. (see
attached photo).
Last of all since it is Valentine's Day I can't resist sending a bit of
history on the topic,
First American-Made Valentines Sold: February 14, 1849
ON THIS DAY...
...in 1849, the first American-made valentines were sold in Worcester.
They were designed and made by Esther Howland, the daughter of a local
stationer. After graduating from Mt. Holyoke College, she returned to
Worcester and began making valentines modeled on a fancy one she had
received from an English friend. Her brother took the samples on a sales
trip and came home with an astonishing $5,000 worth of orders. Howland began
by hiring her friends to assemble the valentines; within a few years, she
built her business into a $100,000 a year enterprise, a notable success for
any entrepreneur but a truly remarkable accomplishment for a
nineteenth-century woman.
Listen to this moment:
http://www.massmoments.org/audio/Feb141%2Em3u
Read more about this moment:
http://www.massmoments.org/moment.cfm?mid=52
Visit Mass Moments to search past moments:
http://www.massmoments.org
Keep doing great things large and small! Don't forget to share them with
your Iowa Patriot Editor Fran Keith and Webmaster Scott Rowley.
Respectfully,
Mike Rowley
Central Iowa Chapter Treasurer |
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