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A common sight in the windows of American kitchens during World War II was a simple red and white flag sporting a blue star for each member of the household who had been called away to serve. Tragically, a gold star on that simple flag meant that a family member would not be returning home safely to their loved ones. There were 146 gold stars displayed in Crawford County windows.
lower in this article Family, friends and community members celebrated the life of Iowa State Trooper Sgt. Jim Smith at his funeral Friday at Independence Community High School. Among the speakers were current and former pastors from his church, Jesup Bible Fellowship, along with fellow law enforcement officers. "Our faith teaches us that in our suffering God is with us," Iowa State Patrol Col. Nathan Fulk said during the service. "Jim's priorities were faith, family and his commitment to public service in his community." "We're hurting but we're not broken. We are struggling but we're no...
lower in this article Family, friends and community members celebrated the life of Iowa State Trooper Sgt. Jim Smith at his funeral Friday at Independence Community High School. Among the speakers were current and former pastors from his church, Jesup Bible Fellowship, along with fellow law enforcement officers. "Our faith teaches us that in our suffering God is with us," Iowa State Patrol Col. Nathan Fulk said during the service. "Jim's priorities were faith, family and his commitment to public service in his community." "We're hurting but we're not broken. We are struggling but we're no...
Smith, who had been with the Patrol for 27 years, was shot and killed on April 9 in Grundy Center. The service is scheduled for April 16.