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Iowhere?...Io-who?….Iowa….Iowhy?

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June 26th 2015
Our most recent trip away was a short one, just an over-nighter to the rather forgettable town of Des Moines (pronounced Damoyne, or the way we say it, Dez Mwar-nez). Des Moines is a touch over three hours to the North East of Leavenworth, and the only reason that took us there was a game of football. Not long after we arrived in Kansas I signed up to play for the Kansas City Power, our lo ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more