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Iowa Governor Mourns Soldiers Killed in Iran Conflict

Reynolds laments loss of four Iowa troops, including two killed in Kuwait drone strike

Army Reservist, 20, Killed in Iranian Drone Strike in Kuwait

Declan Coady spent final hours reassuring family: 'I'm good'

GOP Fundraiser with Hegseth Postponed Amid Iran War Buildup

Rep. Zach Nunn delays 'Top Nunn' event out of respect for U.S. casualties in the conflict.

Iowa Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Two Fallen Soldiers

Major Jeffery O'Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady killed in action in Kuwait

Iowa Lowers Flags to Honor Fallen Soldiers

Two Iowa Army Reserve soldiers killed in Iranian drone strike in Kuwait

Iowa Governor Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff for Fallen Soldiers

Two Iowa Army Reserve Soldiers killed in Kuwait honored with state-wide tribute.

Iowa Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Soldiers

Major Jeffery O'Brien and Sgt. Declan Coady were killed in Iranian attack in Kuwait

GoFundMe Raises Over $94K for US Soldier Killed in Iran War

Supporters rally behind family of fallen Army Reserve Sgt. Declan Coady after his death in Kuwait

6 U.S. Troops Killed in Iranian Drone Attack in Kuwait

The victims included a college student, a mother, a mechanic, and a Florida captain.

Pentagon Identifies 4 of 6 Troops Killed in Kuwait Drone Strike

The attack on a temporary operations hub in Port Shuaiba left 6 U.S. service members dead.

Iowa National Guard Welcomes Home Returning Soldiers

Ceremonies scheduled in Des Moines and Sioux City to celebrate troops' service