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Photos: Remembering Hawkeyes basketball legend Chris Street

University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street and coach Tom Davis.
University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street and coach Tom Davis.
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Chris Street, No. 40, led the Indianola Indians during his high school career. A 1990 graduate, Street scored 1,478 points and had 823 rebounds and 182 assists.
Chris Street, No. 40, led the Indianola Indians during his high school career. A 1990 graduate, Street scored 1,478 points and had 823 rebounds and 182 assists.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward and Indianola High School product Chris Street in 1990.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward and Indianola High School product Chris Street in 1990.
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Chris Street in action.
Chris Street in action.
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Street and his Indianola teammates hold up the consolation trophy after beating Ankeny at the boys state basketball tournament in 1990.
Street and his Indianola teammates hold up the consolation trophy after beating Ankeny at the boys state basketball tournament in 1990.
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Nov. 26, 1991: Chris Street in action during a game against Western Illinois.
Nov. 26, 1991: Chris Street in action during a game against Western Illinois.
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Street sits alone on the bench after fouling out in an overtime loss to Michigan in January of 1992.
Street sits alone on the bench after fouling out in an overtime loss to Michigan in January of 1992.
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Dec. 22, 1992: Chris Street tips the ball away from Chris Lowery of Southern Illinois during the title game of the San Juan Shoot-Out. Iowa won 90-70.
Dec. 22, 1992: Chris Street tips the ball away from Chris Lowery of Southern Illinois during the title game of the San Juan Shoot-Out. Iowa won 90-70.
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Street works inside against Minnesota defenders in a game Jan. 13, 1993, less than a week before his car accident.
Street works inside against Minnesota defenders in a game Jan. 13, 1993, less than a week before his car accident.
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Christmas tree ornaments from the family tree honor Chris Street.
Christmas tree ornaments from the family tree honor Chris Street.
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Street offers a pat on the back to reserve Jason Shay after he scored the final basket in an Iowa win over Iowa State.
Street offers a pat on the back to reserve Jason Shay after he scored the final basket in an Iowa win over Iowa State.
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Fans and loved ones of Chris Street, including Acie Earl (center), at Street's 1993 funeral.
Fans and loved ones of Chris Street, including Acie Earl (center), at Street's 1993 funeral.
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Acie Earl shaved No. 40 in the hair on the back of his head as a tribute to Chris Street.
Acie Earl shaved No. 40 in the hair on the back of his head as a tribute to Chris Street.
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From 2013: Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street, decorate a Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
From 2013: Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street, decorate a Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
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From 2013: Chris Street's No. 40 jersey was placed on a chair on the Iowa bench during a game Jan. 19, 2013, which marked the 20th anniversary of Street's death.
From 2013: Chris Street's No. 40 jersey was placed on a chair on the Iowa bench during a game Jan. 19, 2013, which marked the 20th anniversary of Street's death.
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From 2013: Patty Street hugs former Iowa basketball player Wade Lookingbill after a halftime ceremony in honor of Street's son, Chris,on Jan. 19, 1993, which was the 20th anniversary of Chris' death.
From 2013: Patty Street hugs former Iowa basketball player Wade Lookingbill after a halftime ceremony in honor of Street's son, Chris,on Jan. 19, 1993, which was the 20th anniversary of Chris' death.
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Members of Indianola High School's 2001 state champion basketball team stand in front of the Chris Street mural at the middle school: Kevin Jenkins, kneeling, and, from left, Mark Campbell, Kurt Campbell, Wade McAnelly and Kyle Coppess.
Members of Indianola High School's 2001 state champion basketball team stand in front of the Chris Street mural at the middle school: Kevin Jenkins, kneeling, and, from left, Mark Campbell, Kurt Campbell, Wade McAnelly and Kyle Coppess.
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From 2013: A plaque dedicated to former Hawkeye star Chris Street is on display outside the men's basketball team's locker room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
From 2013: A plaque dedicated to former Hawkeye star Chris Street is on display outside the men's basketball team's locker room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
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Artist Jon Baldwin found inspiration in Chris Street for this mural at the Front Row bar in Windsor Heights.
Artist Jon Baldwin found inspiration in Chris Street for this mural at the Front Row bar in Windsor Heights.
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Former Indianola High School art teacher Bob Kling in front of his Chris Street mural at Indianola Middle School
Former Indianola High School art teacher Bob Kling in front of his Chris Street mural at Indianola Middle School
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"I wanted Chris (Street) to command the entire space," Bob Kling said of his tribute on one wall of the Chris Street Memorial Gymnasium in Street's hometown of Indianola.
"I wanted Chris (Street) to command the entire space," Bob Kling said of his tribute on one wall of the Chris Street Memorial Gymnasium in Street's hometown of Indianola.
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Former Indianola boys basketball coach Bert Hanson shows off his No. 40 lapel pin, created in memory of Chris Street.
Former Indianola boys basketball coach Bert Hanson shows off his No. 40 lapel pin, created in memory of Chris Street.
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Chris Street in an illustration by Mark Marturello from January 2013, which marked the 20th anniversary of Street's death.
Chris Street in an illustration by Mark Marturello from January 2013, which marked the 20th anniversary of Street's death.
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Chad and Chris Street.
Chad and Chris Street.
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Chris Street and his cousin Chad wear Iowa Hawkeye shirts on Christmas 1982.
Chris Street and his cousin Chad wear Iowa Hawkeye shirts on Christmas 1982.
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Chris Street and Kim Vinton are pictured during their freshman year at Iowa.
Chris Street and Kim Vinton are pictured during their freshman year at Iowa.
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Jan. 2, 1993: Chris Street in action during a game against Central Connecticut.
Jan. 2, 1993: Chris Street in action during a game against Central Connecticut.
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Chris Street and Kim Vinton are pictured during their senior year at Indianola High School.
Chris Street and Kim Vinton are pictured during their senior year at Indianola High School.
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Former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street is at buried IOOF Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa. Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
Former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street is at buried IOOF Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa. Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
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Former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street is at buried IOOF Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa. Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
Former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street is at buried IOOF Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa. Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
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Former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street is buried at the IOOF Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa. Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
Former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street is buried at the IOOF Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa. Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
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Former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street is buried at the IOOF Cemetery in Indianola. Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
Former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street is buried at the IOOF Cemetery in Indianola. Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
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Des Moines East High School , School Improvement Leader, Chad Street and cousin of former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
Des Moines East High School , School Improvement Leader, Chad Street and cousin of former University of Iowa basketball player and Indianola High School graduate Chris Street died in a car accident in Iowa City, Jan. 19, 1993.
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Kim Vinton Williams is pictured at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Jan. 9, 2013. She was Chris Street's girlfriend and was with Street in the car during the accident that killed him Jan. 19, 1993 in Iowa City. She was hospitalized for 6 days.
Kim Vinton Williams is pictured at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Jan. 9, 2013. She was Chris Street's girlfriend and was with Street in the car during the accident that killed him Jan. 19, 1993 in Iowa City. She was hospitalized for 6 days.
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Kim Vinton Williams is pictured at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Jan. 9, 2013. She was Chris Street's girlfriend and was with Street in the car during the accident that killed him Jan. 19, 1993 in Iowa City. She was hospitalized for 6 days.
Kim Vinton Williams is pictured at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Jan. 9, 2013. She was Chris Street's girlfriend and was with Street in the car during the accident that killed him Jan. 19, 1993 in Iowa City. She was hospitalized for 6 days.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
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Mike and Patty (pictured) Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
Mike and Patty (pictured) Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
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Mike (pictured) and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
Mike (pictured) and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month in Iowa City. Here they show their Christmas tree with family photos and memorabilia of Chris.
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Christmas tree ornaments from the family tree honor Chris Street.
Christmas tree ornaments from the family tree honor Chris Street.
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One of the last photos of Chris Street with his father Mike.
One of the last photos of Chris Street with his father Mike.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month. Memorabilia in a bedroom their Milo farm.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month. Memorabilia in a bedroom their Milo farm.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a car accident 20 years ago this month. Memorabilia in a bedroom on their Milo farm.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a car accident 20 years ago this month. Memorabilia in a bedroom on their Milo farm.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month. Memorabilia in his childhood bedroom.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month. Memorabilia in his childhood bedroom.
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Copies of newspaper pages from Des Moines Register and Iowa City Press Citizen on the 20th anniversary of the death of Iowa basketball player Chris Street in a car accident in Iowa City.
Copies of newspaper pages from Des Moines Register and Iowa City Press Citizen on the 20th anniversary of the death of Iowa basketball player Chris Street in a car accident in Iowa City.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of Chris Street - the former Iowa basketball star from Indianola who was killed in a tragic car accident 20 years ago this month.
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Chris Street pulls down a rebound against Texas Southern in December of 1992.
Chris Street pulls down a rebound against Texas Southern in December of 1992.
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DM Register Jan. 20, 1993 Hawk star Chris Street killed
DM Register Jan. 20, 1993 Hawk star Chris Street killed
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March 2, 1991: Chris Street of Iowa is pictured during a game against Purdue.
March 2, 1991: Chris Street of Iowa is pictured during a game against Purdue.
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Dec. 7, 1991: Chris Street of Iowa is pictured during a game against Purdue.
Dec. 7, 1991: Chris Street of Iowa is pictured during a game against Purdue.
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Jan. 2, 1993: Chris Street in action during a game against Central Connecticut.
Jan. 2, 1993: Chris Street in action during a game against Central Connecticut.
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Chris Street in action.
Chris Street in action.
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October 1990: Chris Street, left, is pictured with teammate James Moses during a practice.
October 1990: Chris Street, left, is pictured with teammate James Moses during a practice.
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Dec. 13, 1992: Chris Street of Iowa goes up against Mike Bergman of Iowa State. Street scored 12 points in the Hawkeyes' 78-51 victory.
Dec. 13, 1992: Chris Street of Iowa goes up against Mike Bergman of Iowa State. Street scored 12 points in the Hawkeyes' 78-51 victory.
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Dec. 28, 1992: Chris Street in action against Texas Southern.
Dec. 28, 1992: Chris Street in action against Texas Southern.
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Players flash past a mural of former Indianola High School and University of Iowa star Chris Street at the Chris Street Gym in Indianola.
Players flash past a mural of former Indianola High School and University of Iowa star Chris Street at the Chris Street Gym in Indianola.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of former University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street who died in an automobile accident Jan. 19, 1993, in Iowa City. The Streets live in Indianola, Iowa, and keep a Christmas tree up honoring their son from November until his birthday on Feb. 2 each year.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of former University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street who died in an automobile accident Jan. 19, 1993, in Iowa City. The Streets live in Indianola, Iowa, and keep a Christmas tree up honoring their son from November until his birthday on Feb. 2 each year.
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Mike and Patty Street keep items to remember their son Chris Street in his old bed room of their Indianola home.
Mike and Patty Street keep items to remember their son Chris Street in his old bed room of their Indianola home.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of former University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street who died in an automobile accident Jan. 19, 1993, in Iowa City. The Streets live in Indianola, Iowa, and keep a Christmas tree up honoring their son from November until his birthday on Feb. 2 each year.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of former University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street who died in an automobile accident Jan. 19, 1993, in Iowa City. The Streets live in Indianola, Iowa, and keep a Christmas tree up honoring their son from November until his birthday on Feb. 2 each year.
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Mike and Patty Street keep items to remember their son Chris Street in his old bed room of their Indianola home.
Mike and Patty Street keep items to remember their son Chris Street in his old bed room of their Indianola home.
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Mike and Patty Street, parents of former University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street who died in an automobile accident Jan. 19, 1993, in Iowa City. The Streets live in Indianola, Iowa, and keep a Christmas tree up honoring their son from November until his birthday on Feb. 2 each year. Their published a book about their son with former Des Moines Register reporter Rick Brown.
Mike and Patty Street, parents of former University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street who died in an automobile accident Jan. 19, 1993, in Iowa City. The Streets live in Indianola, Iowa, and keep a Christmas tree up honoring their son from November until his birthday on Feb. 2 each year. Their published a book about their son with former Des Moines Register reporter Rick Brown.
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Patty Street, parent of former University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street, fills book orders Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at their rural Indianola home.
Patty Street, parent of former University of Iowa basketball player Chris Street, fills book orders Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at their rural Indianola home.
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Chris Street's gravesite in Indianola, Iowa, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Chris Street's gravesite in Indianola, Iowa, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
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Chris Street's gravesite in Indianola, Iowa, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Chris Street's gravesite in Indianola, Iowa, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
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