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[[Image:freedom.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1897 Washington. Photo in 2011.]] | [[Image:freedom.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1897 Washington. Photo in 2011.]] | ||
[[Image:freedomcenter.jpg|left|thumb|200px|2245 Kerper Blvd. Photo courtesy: Bob Bucko]] | [[Image:freedomcenter.jpg|left|thumb|200px|2245 Kerper Blvd. Photo courtesy: Bob Bucko]] | ||
[[Image:lunchroom.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Lunchroom]]DUBUQUE VETERANS' FREEDOM CENTER. Located originally at 1897 Washington St., the Center was opened in 2011 as a place for veterans of all affiliations to relax among others with military experience. | [[Image:lunchroom.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Lunchroom]]DUBUQUE VETERANS' FREEDOM CENTER. Located originally at 1897 Washington St., the Center was opened in 2011 as a place for veterans of all affiliations to relax among others with military experience. In 2012 the Center was located at 2245 Kerper Blvd. Suite 1. | ||
Begun as an idea of Jim Wagner, the Center was an offshoot of Operation We Care, an organization addressing the needs of veterans and families of veterans in the tri-state region. The Center | Begun as an idea of Jim Wagner, the Center was an offshoot of Operation We Care, an organization addressing the needs of veterans and families of veterans in the tri-state region. The Center was entirely funded through donations and support by volunteers. | ||
[[Image:display.JPG|left|thumb|300px|One of many displays in the Center.]] | [[Image:display.JPG|left|thumb|300px|One of many displays in the Center.]] | ||
Revision as of 05:27, 20 February 2023
DUBUQUE VETERANS' FREEDOM CENTER. Located originally at 1897 Washington St., the Center was opened in 2011 as a place for veterans of all affiliations to relax among others with military experience. In 2012 the Center was located at 2245 Kerper Blvd. Suite 1.
Begun as an idea of Jim Wagner, the Center was an offshoot of Operation We Care, an organization addressing the needs of veterans and families of veterans in the tri-state region. The Center was entirely funded through donations and support by volunteers.
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