Family Member News Articles
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Hempstead finishes 3rd in Iowa State Debate tournament
Telegraph Herald Article running on Jan 11,2018, where Bryan Keck & teammate Blake Hohmann finish in quarter final round. Although thought to be tie for 3rd, since other 3 teams all from Roosevelt, they were all co-champs. Best finish for Hempstead in at least 12 years at State tournament. Article ran 01/11/18
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Lessons learned from a shady idea
Telegraph Herald Article contributed by Bryan Keck talking about his experience with YEA (Young entrepreneurs academy). Article ran 09/10/15
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Local speller a true bee-liever
Roosevelt 7th-grader will begin putting his skills to the test today at Scripps National contest near Washington, D.C. Article ran 05/26/15
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A Bee to See
Telegraph Herald Article running on March 8, 2015 featuring Bryan Keck winning the 2015 TH Regional Spelling Bee. Article ran 03/10/15
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Spelling Fans - We have a Winner
Telegraph Herald Article followup article on March 10, 2015 about Bryan Keck and his win at the 2015 TH Regional Spelling Bee. Article ran 03/08/15
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They Operate with Compassion
Telegraph Herald Article featuring Sue Keck and her job duties as a registered nurse at Finley Hospital. Article ran 04/09/00.
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Dubuquer prepares to return to 1948 landing site
Two Dubuque men prepare for trip to Fais Island. Harlyn Turner after nearly 54 years will return to Fais Island with his grandson after an invitation from an ex-resident. Article ran on 01/26/2002
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Military News Articles
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WWII Gunners took real 'flack'
Two Dubuque men who survived their service in the Eighth Air Force can vividly recall their experiences more than five decades later. Article ran on 10/10/1999.
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Plane Spared WWII Gunner
Harlyn Turner of Dubuque, a gunner in the Air Force on the B-24 Liberator and B-29 Superfortress bombers during and after World War II talks about experiences. Article ran on 07/29/1997
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Ditched Plane Crew Safe/Sound
Harlyn Turner recalls ditching of his B-29 Superfortress by Fais Island back on Nov 12, 1948. Article ran on 12/02/1948
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Dubuquer Teaches Tricks
Harlyn describes what is like being a gunner, and tricks he learned in combat. Article ran in 1944
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Air Force Accident Report
The B29 Ditching near Fais Island in 1948 resulted in a 76 page accident report. This web site has the actual statements of each crewman and the official description of the accident. The accident occurred on November 12, 1948, with the rescue following day on November 13, 1948
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