Prairie Lives
We have been learning about the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic from its origins in Kansas; to its spread across the nation, aided by the movement of troops during WWI; to its mutation into a more deadly form over the summer; to its reaching our region in the fall of 1918.
October 1918 was an awful month in our region. The influenza epidemic raged through the region, infecting hundreds and took at least twenty-six lives through October 17. The suffering and death continued through that month.
The Lyon County News-Messenger continued carrying front page coverage of October influenza deaths in its Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 editions.
La Salle Army ROTC cadets engage in a training exercise in Summer 2018.
La Salle University has been recognized as a Military Friendly® institution by VIQTORY for its support of and resources for student veterans and active-duty military members.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey, based upon criteria like professional outcomes and student retention. Nearly 750 institutions nationally earned the 2021-22 designation.
âLa Salle has a long, proud tradition of creating a welcoming environment for veterans and active service members who wish to advance their education,â said President Colleen M. Hanycz, Ph.D. âAs thousands of soldiers return from deployment, our University is prepared to extend academic, financial, and personal assistance to those who have served this country. La Salle offers financial and counseling services, flexible class schedules, courses
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