Atheists wanted cross removed from veterans memorial. They won… for a few weeks The sculpture is fully restored and back in its place after Belle Plaine residents took action. News Lisa Bourne • Apr 12, 2017Jun 18, 2021
Triumph of the Cross: Minnesota city’s council members vote to restore veterans’ memorial Belle Plaine residents made their case to the city council and won by a narrow 3-2 vote. News Steve Weatherbe • Feb 8, 2017Jun 18, 2021
Atheists wage war over cross in veterans memorial. Residents prepare for battle A large turnout is anticipated Monday when a motion is made to restore a cross that was removed from a veterans memorial over the possibility of a lawsuit. News Steve Weatherbe • Feb 2, 2017Jun 18, 2021
Atheist forces town to remove cross from memorial: citizens respond by blanketing town with crosses Belle Plaine residents are rallying around efforts to restore a cross that the city severed from a war memorial after receiving a complaint about it. News Steve Weatherbe • Jan 23, 2017Apr 29, 2023