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Veterans

Decorated Waukee veteran receives thoughtful gift

Veterans

25 unclaimed veterans and spouses laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery

In the past six years, 70 unclaimed veterans and spouses have been laid to rest. Friday's ceremony was the first to have all five military branches present.
Veterans

25 unclaimed veterans and spouses laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery

In the past six years, 70 unclaimed veterans and spouses have been laid to rest. Friday's ceremony was the first to have all five military branches present.
Local News

Iowa Veterans Home makes staffing changes

State Rep. Sue Cahill, D-Marshalltown, requests audit investigation after the Iowa Veterans Home made staffing changes.
Veterans

Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown under audit investigation after making staffing changes

In late July, the Iowa Veterans Home announced it was eliminating 11 positions and transition another four from full-time to part-time.
Heartwarming

Local nonprofit pays off firefighter's mortgage as he battles Stage 4 cancer

Firefighter Mike Broderick has spent his whole life helping others. Now, his community and a local nonprofit are working to help him and his family.
The Big Story

Local nonprofit pays off firefighter's mortgage as he battles Stage 4 cancer

Firefighter Mike Broderick has spent his whole life helping others. Now, his community and a local nonprofit are working to help him and his family.
Military News

US Dept. of Veterans Affairs data shows Iowa's veteran suicide rates above national average

The total number of veteran suicide deaths in Iowa decreased by 1 in 2021, but the veteran suicide rate in Iowa is higher than the national average.
Local News

WesleyLife celebrates Indianola veterans with flag raising, presentation

Indianola's WesleyLife senior facility chose to honor those who served their country one day early on Friday, even highlighting a special veteran in the community.
Veterans

Waukee Fleet Farm honors Memorial Day with taps

The official military call is traditionally played by a single bugle or trumpet during flag ceremonies and military funerals.
Holidays

Iowans observe Memorial Day to honor veterans

Gov. Kim Reynolds honored veterans at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Meanwhile, in West Des Moines, McClaren's Resthaven Chapel and Cemetery held it's own observance.
Local Sports

National Veterans Golden Age Games come to a close

The games featured more than a dozen events that veterans 55 and older from across the country competed in.