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The Empty Chairs in My Classroom
In one year, my table has gone from overflowing to nearly empty
Jan 11
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Humanitarian Legacy, Queen Sirikit of Thailand
On October 24, 2025, the world lost a leader of humanity, Queen Sirikit of Thailand, at the age of 93.
Nov 16, 2025
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Jane Nguyen
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A picnic to celebrate 50 years in Iowa
After the fall of Saigon in April 1975, an estimated 3 million people fled Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia by boat, braving treacherous conditions, sea…
Oct 28, 2025
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Jane Nguyen
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Celebrating diversity
Son Peruchos Band at the Latino Heritage Festival in Des Moines, Iowa
Sep 27, 2025
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Jane Nguyen
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The Juan and Only's South American roots drive his love of music
Growing up in a large city in Ecuador, Juan Matamoros, was surrounded by music.
Sep 23, 2025
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Jane Nguyen
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Latina Entrepreneur, Ana Maceda, follows in her father's footsteps
Ana Maceda, owner of Crown Cleaning, was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, and came to the US with her parents and two older sisters when she was four years…
Sep 9, 2025
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Jane Nguyen
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Presidential Bucket List
Many adults have a bucket list of things they want to experience or accomplish, or places to visit.
Aug 7, 2025
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Jane Nguyen
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Florida Firsts
Traveling with a fourteen-year-old is pretty straightforward.
Jul 26, 2025
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Jane Nguyen
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50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, an Iowa adoptee's arrival: Nik and Doug's America
A recording from Jane Nguyen and Douglas Burns's live video
Jul 22, 2025
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Jane Nguyen
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Waukee Arts Festival
An enjoyable evening listening to my favorite band, The Nadas.
Jul 19, 2025
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