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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Dwight and Barta to participate in charity event

Former Iowa and NFL player Tim Dwight will be part of an event to raise money for the Red Cross in the Kinnick Stadium press box on Oct. 30. Dwight will be joined by Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta in the first Red Cross Heroes of the Heartland event, hosted by the American Red Cross and West Bank.

The night, which will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m., will consist of a meet-and-greet with Barta, Dwight, and 2011 Heroes game award winner Gary Launderville, and all proceeds from the $50 per ticket occasion will benefit the Red Cross.

The night is also a celebration of the upcoming Iowa/Nebraska football game on Nov. 23, deemed the Heroes game by presenting sponsor Hy-Vee.

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