UNI ties yellow ribbons for veterans

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CEDAR FALLS (KWWL) -

Several dozen UNI students gathered outside Maucker Union Thursday evening, tying yellow ribbons around campus trees.

This event was organized to show support for veterans in the UNI community.

UNI will host a flag ceremony in front of the West Gym Friday afternoon at 12:45, as well as other events throughout the week, leading up to Veterans Day on Sunday.

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