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"I want it to bring change. I want it to rattle people instead of just ignore it. And I want the U.S. to stop helping the Israeli forces do the damage," said one protester.

An Iowa school district has apologized for using a phrase attributed to Heinrich Himmler, the Nazi mastermind of the Holocaust -- as the “Respect Quote of the Day” in a morning announcement.

An Iowa school district has apologized after using a quote tied to World War II Nazis as part of its morning announcements.

Gerald Ott compiles noteworthy public statements about the Middle East crisis from Iowa's top elected officials.

Local leaders of Jewish organizations and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke at the rededication of the Iowa Holocaust Memorial, and all referred to Hamas’ attack on Israel.

The speakers noted the recent Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, which one Jewish leader said was reminiscent of 1940s Europe.

Wednesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds declared a Blue Ribbon Solidarity Week from Oct. 22 through Oct. 29 and said the statehouse will be lit blue at a rededication ceremony of the holocaust memorial near the state capitol.

"There are certantly Israelis who have made their home in Iowa," said Jarad Bernstein, the executive director for the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines.Wh

Iowa activist organizations gathered in Des Moines on Tuesday to call for an end to U.S. aid to Israel and support the Palestinian people.

Members of the Des Moines area’s Jewish community prayed for peace Monday night.