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Nation World
Crowds honor WWII veterans at Normandy D-Day celebrations
History
These Hallowed Sands: Remembering D-Day (1994)
In this documentary from 1994, WVEC anchor Terry Zahn reports on the D-Day invasion of Europe, 50 years later.
Nation World
329 years later, last Salem 'witch' is pardoned
A curious group of middle schoolers had taken up the cause of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., who had no descendants to clear her name.
History
Des Moines man always first at the polls, shares collection of voter memorabilia
John Olsen, a.k.a. Dr. Vote, collects election buttons, stickers and even soap dating back to the 1800s.
History
Explaining the history of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrating Mexico's victory over France in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla.
History
Tulip Time Festival returns to Pella for 2022 festivities
A celebration of all things Dutch begins Thursday as Pella’s annual Tulip Time Festival returns.
Nation World
Could Emmett Till finally get justice for his infamous 1955 lynching
A kidnapping warrant doesn't expire, meaning the original warrant in the Till case would still be valid.
VERIFY
Baseball's ceremonial first pitch dates back to the 1800s
Presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and people being honored in their communities participate in the long-standing custom.
History
Owner of Des Moines building wants to remove old pipes without risking historical status
Des Moines Heritage Trust is working to tell the city the history of a certain building, to help the city realize its historical significance.
Nation World
Mystery of who betrayed Anne Frank has new possible answer
A team of sleuths used artificial intelligence to comb through international archives, looking into more than 30 suspects to find the "most likely scenario."
History
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dead at 102
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee, of Bethesda, died peacefully in his sleep.
Education
How teachers and parents can speak to children about the Jan. 6 US Capitol riots
One year later, Local 5 News spoke with a longtime educator and a therapist on how to approach talking about this topic at home and in the classroom.
History
These Hallowed Sands: Remembering D-Day (1994)
In this documentary from 1994, WVEC anchor Terry Zahn reports on the D-Day invasion of Europe, 50 years later.
Nation World
329 years later, last Salem 'witch' is pardoned
A curious group of middle schoolers had taken up the cause of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., who had no descendants to clear her name.
History
Des Moines man always first at the polls, shares collection of voter memorabilia
John Olsen, a.k.a. Dr. Vote, collects election buttons, stickers and even soap dating back to the 1800s.
History
Explaining the history of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrating Mexico's victory over France in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla.
History
Tulip Time Festival returns to Pella for 2022 festivities
A celebration of all things Dutch begins Thursday as Pella’s annual Tulip Time Festival returns.
Nation World
Could Emmett Till finally get justice for his infamous 1955 lynching
A kidnapping warrant doesn't expire, meaning the original warrant in the Till case would still be valid.
VERIFY
Baseball's ceremonial first pitch dates back to the 1800s
Presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and people being honored in their communities participate in the long-standing custom.
History
Owner of Des Moines building wants to remove old pipes without risking historical status
Des Moines Heritage Trust is working to tell the city the history of a certain building, to help the city realize its historical significance.
Nation World
Mystery of who betrayed Anne Frank has new possible answer
A team of sleuths used artificial intelligence to comb through international archives, looking into more than 30 suspects to find the "most likely scenario."
History
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dead at 102
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee, of Bethesda, died peacefully in his sleep.
Education
How teachers and parents can speak to children about the Jan. 6 US Capitol riots
One year later, Local 5 News spoke with a longtime educator and a therapist on how to approach talking about this topic at home and in the classroom.
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