Pieces of Iowa’s Past, April 22, 2009

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, published by the Iowa State Capitol Tour Guides weekly during the legislative session, features historical facts about Iowa, the Capitol, and the early workings of state government. All historical publications are reproduced here with the actual spelling, punctuation, and grammar retained. April 22, 2009 THIS WEEK: An excerpt of an article on Major Claude Stanley regarding his times with the Iowa Regiment, 168th Infantry, 42nd (Rainbow) Division during World War I. Stanley was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1932.