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Memorial for Long-Time ISU Professor Set

A memorial for Barbara Mack will be held in Des Moines on Sept. 9.

A memorial for professor Barbara Marie Mack will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.

Barbara, who was 59, died at her Des Moines home on Aug. 23 after a sudden illness.

Colleagues and former students called irreplaceable person who impacted students and journalists across the state.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, Friends of Iowa Public Television or the Animal Rescue of League of Iowa.


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