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Iowans gather for annual Veterans Day observance

"Thank you for putting service over self so that everyday we can enjoy our liberties and peace and prosperity," said Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Veterans

Iowa Military Veterans Band honors U.S. armed forces

The band was first formed in 1996.
Veterans

Blue Star Mothers of Iowa honors those serving abroad with special care packages

The group has sent more than 1,700 boxes since 2017.
Veterans

LIST: Veterans Day 2024 deals and discounts in central Iowa

Many major chains and local business are honoring veterans and active-duty military members with specials deals and discounts on Veterans Day.
Veterans

Decorated Waukee veteran receives thoughtful gift

Tobias Moriset did three tours in the Middle East.
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.
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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.