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Saturday was Iowa Flag Day, and Knoxville residents turned out for the event, in weather that was typical of an Iowa spring day, with temperatures in the low 40s and sunny skies. There was face-painting, Ernie Smith’s train rides and inflatables for the kids, and at 11, area veterans presented a flag raising and the color guard presented a volley of three and taps to honor fallen veterans. State Representative Greg Heartsill and Senator Amy Sinclair were on hand for the day, and Mayor Brian Hatch accompanied Chamber Director Larissa Van Donselaar in emceeing the event. Amelia Schoeneman, representative for Congressman Dave Loebsack, read a letter from the congressman, in support of the event.

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