Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
Prisoners of War In Iowa
Date and Time
Friday Aug 27, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Location
Beckman Catholic High School Auditorium
Website
http://www.dyersville.lib.ia.us
Contact Information
James Kennedy Public Library
Description
Join Iowa author and historian Linda McCann as she talks about her book, "Prisoners of War In Iowa". Did you know Iowa had about 25,000 German, Italian, and Japanese prisoners of war from 1943 to 1946? For her book, McCann spoke with Iowans who worked with or knew of the POWS. Come learn what she found out as she shares their memories! Sponsored by the James Kennedy Public Library
Original source can be found here.
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