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U.S. Soldiers Cheer Iowa High School Team

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 11/20/2009 - 5:00am

An Iowa high school football team is boosting the morale of troops in Afghanistan. Dozens U.S. soldiers will be rooting for the Little Hawks from Iowa City, to bring home a state championship.

One soldier's email to a football coach started the long-distance relationship. Alex Heuer reports for Iowa Public Radio reports.