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Texas flights on American Airlines via Chicago O Waterloo, IA 50701
Hare. Or drive in via four lane access via christy.decker@gmdistrict.org
Louisiana HWY 20 & HWY 151/61. HWY 52/3 also (319)234-6357
comes into Dubuque on the north end www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/
IOWA from Minneapolis/St. Paul. sites-exhibits/sullivan-brothers-iowa-
veterans-museum/
DUBUQUE WATERLOO
The five Sullivan brothers of Waterloo,
Travel Dubuque Waterloo Convention & Visitors Iowa were serving together aboard the
Julie Kronlage Bureau light cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52). On No-
Erin Schmitz CMP vember 13, the Juneau became involved
300 Main St Suite 120 500 Jefferson Street in a series of fierce day and night actions
Waterloo, IA 50701 with Japanese warships in the battle for
Dubuque, IA 52001 erin@travelwaterloo.com Guadalcanal. In one of those battles, the
319-233-8350 USS Juneau was crippled by a torpedo
jkronlage@traveldubuque.com www.travelwaterloo.com/plan/ blast. While heading to a naval base for
reunions.aspx repairs, a Japanese submarine fired a tor-
563-845-7698 pedo into the Juneau, causing her to sink
The Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bu- in a matter of seconds. Four of the Sulli-
www.traveldubuque.com reau and the City of Waterloo would like van brothers went down with the ship;
to welcome you to our community! The one brother, George, survived but was
Situated on the banks of the mighty Mis- Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau then lost at sea. The Sullivan brothers are
sissippi River, Dubuque offers plenty of is pleased to offer your military reunion part of Waterloo’s and the nation’s history.
meeting space for groups of 3 to 3,000. a variety of complimentary services. We Their supreme sacrifice will never be for-
Over 1750 hotel rooms throughout the also offer a grant program to assist in gotten. The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veter-
community will ensure comfortable ac- making your reunion affordable. Our staff ans Museum, part of the Grout Museum
commodations throughout your groups will work with you every step of the way District, honors the service and sacrifice
stay. Popular offsite event opportunities to ensure a successful reunion you will be of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to
include riverboat cruising, the Nation- proud of. We invite you to explore our Mil- present. Step into their stories through tra-
al Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, itary Reunion Planner’s Guide and contact ditional exhibits and interactive displays.
military services at Veteran s Memorial our office with any questions. The Water- Visit http://www.groutmuseumdistrict.
Plaza, a visit to the Field of Dreams Mov- loo Convention & Visitors Bureau would org/ www.groutmuseumdistrict.org to
ie Site and more. Incentives for military be honored to host your military reunion learn more.
groups are available through several local in our city and we look forward to working
hotels and through Travel Dubuque. Add with you in the future! LOUISIANA
up your points by checking into a national
chain hotel or stay with one of our popular Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans LAFAYETTE
locally owned properties. Getting to the Museum
community is easy. Arrive at the Dubuque Christy Decker Lafayette CVB
Regional Airport with convenient daily 503 South St Karen Primeaux
PO Box 52066

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