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From the Coast of Vietnam to Cedar Rapids: Jessica's Story
The following piece is broken up into two columns. Part One is Jessica’s story written by me and Part Two is “My Great Escape,” the harrowing story of…
Sep 24
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The Stage - A Place to Shine
Since my younger son, Carsten was born, he hasn’t stopped moving. Even as a baby, he was not content to sit still. He hated the baby swing or being left…
Aug 28
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Jane Nguyen
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Lost Island
A hidden gem in Waterloo
Aug 2
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Jane Nguyen
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A Day at Arnold's Park
Fun for the old and the young
Jul 24
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Jane Nguyen
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Summer Camp - My son's "happy place"
I spent my summers at Camp Foster YMCA on Spirit Lake as a child. Each summer from the time I was seven to fourteen years old, my time in Okoboji was…
Jul 11
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Opening the door to denial
Coming face to face with my identity in 1993
Jun 23
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Jane Nguyen
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20th annual CelebrAsian - Jewels of Asia
A newfound perspective in 2023
May 29
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Jane Nguyen
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Show Me the Way
Through the Eyes of a Refugee Child
May 4
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Jane Nguyen
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