The Asian Iowan

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Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Nearly lifelong Iowan writing about people, places, and things.

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About Jane Nguyen

Adopted from Vietnam in 1975.
Raised in Iowa.
Educator of immigrants & refugees.
Mother of two sons.
Avid festival goer.
Broadway musical fan.
Food enthusiast.

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