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Branstad vows fight to keep guard unit alive

Governor Terry Branstad is expressing concerns over DOD plans to close an Iowa air wing. More>>

Marine surprises her son for his sixth birthday

D'Kylan Woods was looking forward to celebrating his sixth birthday with his classmates at Orange Elementary School in Waterloo. But, he thought, a very important person was missing out. More>>

Air Force recommends pulling F-16 fighter jets from Iowa base

The Air Force recommended pulling F-16 fighter jets from an Air National Guard base in Des Moines Friday. More>>

Clinton considers parade for returning Iraq war soldiers

At least ten cities including Clinton are considering parades after St. Louis, Missouri held the nation's first ever welcome home parade for Iraq War troops. More>>

Waterloo business helps soldier walk again

A Waterloo business is doing their part to help wounded veterans walk again. Clark and Associates is a locally-owned provider of prosthetics and orthotics. More>>

Eastern Iowa soldiers return home from Afghanistan

After a year of deployment in Afghanistan and a week debriefing in Indiana, the Army Reserve 322nd Engineer Company is home in Decorah. More>>

Eastern Iowa WWII veteran finally gets medals

It was an honor ceremony more than 60 years in the making. Thursday morning, a World War II veteran from Eastern Iowa was awarded the medals he never received, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. More>>

Grout Museum commemorates Pearl Harbor plus 70

Grout Museum marks 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack. More>>

Preston marine laid to rest

An outpouring of support was shown for fallen marine Zachary Reiff, the 22 year-old Preston, Iowa native that died from his injuries from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Friends, family, fellow marines, More>>

New tally shows more than 1,700 Americans died in Afghanistan campaign

At least 1,724 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan. Eight Iowans were killed in 2011 alone. More>>

Salutes on 7
Nominate a veteran for Salutes on 7. Watch it every Thursday during Today in Iowa between 6-6:30 a.m. and later on KWWL.com.More >>
Iowa Honor Flight
See our coverage of the current Honor Flight and past trips. Also, find out more about the Honor Flight Network.More >>