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Hancock County Expands Veterans Affairs Offices – Mix 107.3 KIOW Download our apps today! KIOW Top 5. Iowa Department of Corrections Reports Lowest Recidivism Rate in a Decade. 4 days ago. Eagle Grove Standoff Ends ... | Quad Cities volunteers honor patriots on Arsenal cemetery: 'My dad would do this for me' My dad and my grandpa are both veterans,” volunteer said. “I know my dad would do this for me, and I'm going to let my actions speak for me today. |
Vet Fest returns to the Quad-Cities this weekend, adds 9.33-mile 'Ruck to Remember' ... veteran-owned Honor Among Wrestling and more. People are also ... Where Iowa State ranks in AP Poll after win against Iowa · Kenneth Wayne ... | Mysterious leader of cult that scams veterans arrested during mansion raid, FBI says - KCRG Some veteran members were directed to enroll in the ... In December of 1992, investigators combed the Iowa City landfill after Doug Jamieson, a ... |
Hancock County Expands Veterans Affairs Offices – Mix 107.3 KIOW The office is attracting more veterans for a number of reasons and one is reliance on their fellow veteran. ... | VA Augusta Veteran Athlete, Staff Participate In National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic Riverside, IA - Melvin Gamble, an Army Veteran and VA Augusta Health Care System patient from Greenville, South Carolina, is participating in the ... |
Muscatine community honors 9/11, veterans and armed forces - KWQC MUSCATINE, Iowa. (KWQC) - Hundreds came together to remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, in the shadow of World War II ... | Explore Available Counseling and Mental Health Services; Tricare Are you a service member, family member, or survivor? Your TRICARE benefit covers a variety of mental health services. But did you know there are other counseling services available to you? This article explores what services you can access if you need support. |
Black Vietnam Veteran’s Story Reveals War’s Harsh Realities 50 Years Later; NJ.com It was May 1970, deep in the jungles of Vietnam, and 19-year-old infantryman John Smith stepped to the edge of a hill to admire the view. Then came the snap of a wire. “They must’ve thought, ‘This is a beautiful view. Someone’s going to come over here to look at it,’” said Smith, 76, of Newark. “And they were right. I tripped the wire.” | Indictment Charges Church Leaders with Swindling Millions in Military Benefits; AP SAVANNAH, Ga. — Leaders of a Georgia-based church with congregations in five states have been charged by federal prosecutors with swindling millions of dollars in veterans benefits from parishioners serving in the military. |
Americans Mark the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks with Emotional Ceremonies; AP America marked the 24th anniversary of the deadly attacks with solemn ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. | Faith and a memory sustain widow of only Iowa resident to be killed on 9/11; DMR Jim Cleere of Newton left his wife a message as the World Trade Center burned above his hotel on September 11, 2001. READ MORE |
Poverty dropped in most states last year, but trend could reverse as cuts loom; Iowa Capitol Dispatch Poverty dropped last year nationwide and in 38 states, according to census estimates released Thursday. Iowa saw no percentage change from 2023 to 2024, but has seen an increase in people signing up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Stateline reports. | USDA to invest up to $18 million in farm to school grants; Iowa Capitol Dispatch The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it had improved and expanded its Farm to School Grant program and would invest up to $18 million to connect locally grown food to child nutrition programs. |
US marks 9/11 attacks amid drumbeat of political violence; Military Times The United States marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Thursday with somber ceremonies at the Pentagon, New York and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Read More | Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefits; AP (The Associated Press) Leaders of a Georgia-based church with congregations in five states have been charged by federal prosecutors with swindling millions of dollars in veterans benefits from parishioners serving in the military. Read More |
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals; Military Times President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee veterans benefits delivery promised on Wednesday to conduct a full review of current benefits rules and processes, to potentially include controversial revisions factoring in veterans’ personal finances in their eligibility for disability awards. Read More | 9/11 remembrance ceremony held Thursday morning; Marshalltown T-R Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of one of the darkest moments in American history, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 that claimed nearly 3,000 innocent lives in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. At the Police/Fire ... |
Ernst's 9/11 message: America spirit tested but stronger than ever | News - KIMT Ernst, a combat veteran of the Global War ... “This day reminds me of the 20 years of countless men and women in uniform, including the 150 Iowa ... | Honor those who served Americans on Sept. 11 and ever since | Letters ;DMR An Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars leader explains the best way to mark the 9/11 anniversary in these letters published Sept. 8-14, 2025. |
Reminder: GWOT Wall of Remembrance and Ruck-22 walk next week - Solon Economist The Global War on Terror (GWOT) Wall of Remembrance is coming to Solon next week and will be at the Legion Field. The wall, similar to the Vietnam Memorial wall the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 brought to Solon in 22, is scheduled to depart the Iowa Army National Guard Armory in Davenport at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. It is anticipated that hundreds of motorcycles will rally at the armory and escort it to Solon with an estimated arrival between 10-11:00 a.m. with the Solon Fire Department joining the escort to Legion Field. | 15 years later, Knox County veteran receives his Purple Heart | wqad.com Iowa leaders react after conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot, killed ... Westbay, though not a veteran himself, said he's proud of what they ... |
American Legion Post #26: more than a hall—it's a hub for veterans and community - KWQC DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Since 1920, American Legion Post #26 in Davenport has stood as a pillar of veteran support, civic engagement, ... | Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Invites Iowans to Nominate Veteran Heroes - Vinton Today All are encouraged to nominate an Iowa Veteran with past military service (not those currently serving), who either reside in Iowa or are from Iowa. |
The VFW calls on America this Sept. 11 to observe Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance and channel the resilience and unity we showed 24 years ago, honoring the memory of those who were lost. Read the VFW's full statement here. | Still Married to the Military: How Divorcing a Service Member Makes Custody a Minefield; Military.com Life as a military spouse comes with countless unknowns and hardships. I anticipated some of those hardships when I married a man who was about to join the military -- the PCS moves, possible deployments and raising children in a transient environment. I had no idea that when marriages end in divorce, those challenges create an entirely new, unique one: custody in military life. |
Disabled US Army Veteran in ‘Limbo’ at Tacoma ICE Detention Center; Seattle Times TACOMA — A U.S. Army veteran's immigration case remains uncertain after he was recently denied bond by a judge, family members say. As community members and elected officials continue to advocate for Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry's release from the Northwest ICE Processing Center, federal officials have taken new legal actions in recent days to deport Chaudhry, who has been living in the United States since 2000. | Fear and Uncertainty Followed the Sept. 11 Attacks. What Was Real and What Was a Good Headline?; The War Horse It sounded like gunfire. Unmoving and fully awake, I listened from my bed; our cat, Butler, burrowed into my side. It was definitely a machine gun. Our house sat half a mile inside the base’s main gate. My heart rate quickened and my mind raced. Were armed men running on foot toward us, my kids sleeping, blissfully unaware of the ongoing attack? I looked at the clock; it was after midnight. Tiptoeing to the kitchen window, I detected no foreign invaders, no neighbor executing defensive actions. It must be nothing, my brain looped, it must be nothing. I’d never been afraid to be alone, having lived much of my 13 years as a Marine Corps spouse that way. |
Iowa schools shelter in place over nearby Homeland Security checks; DMR A northern Iowa school district gave a shelter-in-place order following information about federal immigration enforcement activity. READ MORE | Iowa politicians offer prayers after Charlie Kirk fatally shot in Utah; DMR Iowa political leaders are offering their prayers for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot while speaking at a college campus in Utah. READ MORE |
Charlie Kirk killed at Utah Valley University, search for shooter continues; Iowa Capitol Dispatch Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a news conference Wednesday afternoon that a person of interest was in custody, but that he could not elaborate. Soon after, at 6 p.m., FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X that the “subject in custody had been released after an interrogation by law enforcement.” | Former generals say LA, DC deployments harm troop morale, apolitical reputation; Task & Purpose (Task & Purpose) Eleven retired generals warned that recent and proposed National Guard deployments could “undermine” the military’s reputation as a trusted institution and harm troop morale. Read More
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House passes $893B defense policy bill with war powers repeal; Military Times House lawmakers on Wednesday approved plans for a $893 billion defense authorization bill despite strong objections from Democratic lawmakers about social issue fights and a lack of restrictions on presidential use of the National Guard. Read More | Lawmakers accuse Pentagon officials of ‘lack of transparency’ over UFO sightings by military personnel; Stars & Stripes Descriptions of mysterious aircraft that withstood a missile strike and hovered over a U.S. Air Force base highlighted veterans’ firsthand reports of UFO sightings at a dramatic hearing by a special House task force collecting evidence on “unidentified anomalous phenomena.” Read More |
Air Force test pilot picked to command year-long Mars simulation mission; Task & Purpose An Air Force test pilot will lead a four-person NASA crew living for a year inside a simulated Mars habitat as the space agency gears up for future long-term flights. Read More | State epidemiologist says source of Legionnaires’ outbreak is likely a cooling tower; Marshalltown T-R With the number of local Legionnaires’ disease cases up to 34 as of Tuesday afternoon, State Epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Donahue and County Public Health Director Sydney Grewell appeared before the Marshall County Board of Supervisors on... |
INTERVIEW: Fly Iowa free air show - YouTube; WHBF THE FLY IOWA AIR SHOW IS COMING UP ON SEPTEMBER 13-TH AT THE CLINTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. MIKE AND MARLANA NASS ARE HERE TO TELL US MORE. 1. THAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT THIS FLY IOWA? | Doug Collins visits Des Moines veterans - KCCI VA Secretary Doug Collins visited the VA Central Iowa Health Care Center in Des Moines to meet with veterans and staff, focusing on expanding ... |
Live in the West Region? Learn if You Need To Take Action on Your Referrals Before Oct. 1; Tricare-West Are you a TRICARE Prime beneficiary living in the West Region? Are you currently using a referral to get specialty care? If you used the West Region referral approval waiver to see a specialist between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2025 and need to continue seeing that specialist, you’ll need to get a new referral to a network specialist before Oct. 1, 2025. If you’re still using a valid referral issued by a previous contractor before Jan. 1, 2025, you also need to get a new referral for any care received starting Oct. 1. | Takeaways from Trump's Federal Law Enforcement Surge in DC as His Emergency Order Is Set to Expire; AP WASHINGTON — One month after President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge in the nation's capital, there may be less crime. There are fewer guns on the streets and fewer homeless encampments, according to official figures. But for some who work or live in Washington, D.C., the operation has sparked fear and prompted a change in how they see their place in the United States — and how they think the United States sees them. |
Is Trump's Troop Buildup in US Cities a Declaration of War — or Something Else?; LA Times LOS ANGELES -- Over the weekend, President Donald Trump shared a doctored AI image of himself as Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore, the crazed cavalry commander in the 1979 Vietnam War film, "Apocalypse Now," crouched in a black Stetson hat in front of a flaming Chicago skyline abuzz with black helicopters. | VA to Mark 9/11 Anniversary with Volunteer Opportunities at National Cemeteries; Military.com This Thursday, 60 Veterans Affairs cemeteries will hold volunteer events as part of Patriot Day, welcoming all who want to honor the fallen from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by helping restore and beautify the burial places of the nation’s veterans and loved ones. |
RFK Jr. lists 100+ recommendations to ‘Make America Healthy Again’; Iowa Capitol Dispatch The Trump administration released its strategy to Make America Healthy Again on Tuesday, which officials hope will reduce chronic diseases and align federal policy with their beliefs. | States’ struggles to comply with new SNAP law will lead to benefit cuts, Dems predict; Iowa Capitol Dispatch Democrats on a U.S. House subcommittee on food and nutrition policy warned Tuesday that big changes to the major federal nutrition assistance program in Republicans’ spending and tax cuts law this year will lead some states to cut benefits. |
University of Northern Iowa to keep Army ROTC program as ‘extension unit’; Iowa Capitol Dispatch The University of Northern Iowa Army ROTC program learned this week it will continue operations in a new capacity after it was identified for inactivation this summer. | He flipped his middle finger at a war memorial. Then he was shot dead.; (NBC News) Albert Sturgill Jr. was pacing alone at a memorial site for veterans, flipping his middle finger to the American flag and the monuments erected to honor generations of fallen soldiers. Read More |
Advocates lobby for new approaches to preventing veteran suicides; Military Times A new coalition of veterans advocates wants Congress to consider new, unconventional mental health treatments to help stem the problem of veterans suicide. But first, they want to prove the treatments can work. Read More | Immigration Detentions of Military Family Members Spark Lawmaker Probe; Military.com As stories of military family members being detained by immigration authorities pile up, dozens of Democrats are launching an investigation into how the military’s traditional protections against deportation for noncitizen service members and their families are crumbling under the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. |
Armed Forces 250th birthday celebration set for Sept. 20 | News | indianola-ia.com CAMP DODGE, Iowa -- On behalf of the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum on Camp Dodge, Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) extends an ... |
The U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs says more needs to be done to improve veterans’ health care. Secretary Doug Collins toured the V.A.’s Central Iowa Health Care Center in Des Moines today and talked about efforts to reshape the system. “We’re trying to get better decisions quicker,” Collins said. “We’re making better decisions on where […] |
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs visits V.A. center in Iowa ... President Trump appointed him to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Reporting by Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public Radio) |
But MLB mistreats Iowa baseball fans through blackouts. Latest e ... Veterans Recognition Event on the Historic Bloomfield Square, IA. 102 W ... |
Carry The Load, a national non-profit veteran and first responder service organization, is inviting the public to take part in volunteer opportunities this Patriot Day, Sept. 11. In collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, volunteers will help honor fallen service members by cleaning headstones and beautifying the grounds at nearly 70 national cemeteries across the country, including the Keokuk National Cemetery. | 100-year-old senior service agency calling for local funding - KWQC A Quad Cities veteran who once couldn't leave his home is now ... Special Olympics Iowa gets some assistance from Davenport PD to raise funds. |
Post 166 September Veteran of the Month | Content | communitynewspapergroup.com The Ray & Virginia Post 166 of Shellsburg is proud to announce our Veteran of the month for September 2025, George Kristjanson ... | Veteran's Day Being Observed Today (Mon.) At The Clay County Fair - KIWA Radio Spender, Iowa — It's day three of the Clay County Fair Powered by SMU. It's Veterans' Day at the fair with free admission for all active military ... |
Eldridge veterans organization to host its annual banquet, honor ride - KWQC ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) -An Eldridge non-profit is hosting their annual fundraiser to honor area Gold Star families while raising awareness about ... | Fair Veterans Day program honors US Army's 250th birthday - Spencer Reporter Thomas Kohn, a retired sergeant first class with the Iowa National Guard, was the keynote speaker during the Clay County Fair's annual Veterans ... |
Local veteran overcomes PTSD through Sunny Dog's - KWQC Local veteran overcomes PTSD through Sunny Dog's ... | Veteran's Day Ceremony - Northwest Iowa Now Spencer, Ia (Northwest Iowa Now) — Monday was Veteran's Day at the Clay County Fair. Sgt First Class Thomas Kohn gave a moving talk at the ... |
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Secretary visits Des Moines, recognizes local staff for their work; KCCI Des Moines welcomed in Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins today. Collins visited the VA Central Iowa Healthcare Center. He was there to recognize Des Moines VA medical staff for their work, as well as discuss initiatives to help veterans. We asked the secretary hat he believes is the biggest challenge the VA faces right now. " We're trying to get better decisions quicker. We're making better decisions on where we put personnel and how we put our money and working with our community. So I think the biggest thing that we have is overcoming, inherent bureaucracy that a large organization like this has." | Q&A: TRICARE For Life Coverage of Weight Loss Medications; Tricare The Defense Health Agency recently announced it will implement existing regulatory controls regarding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications, including Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, to ensure prescription processing aligns with federal coverage requirements. This article explores the answers to some common questions, such as:
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Could National Guard Soldiers Be Deployed in Dallas to Combat Crime?; Military.com/Dallas Morning News WASHINGTON – Texas Republicans laud President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in D.C., saying the move has helped reduce violent crime in the nation’s capital and bolstered public safety. Trump has signaled he could do the same in other cities such as Chicago and New Orleans. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, said recently he had reason to believe Trump was preparing the Texas National Guard for deployment in his state. | Records Show the VA Failed to Treat a Father’s Common Infection. Now He’s Paying the Price.; Military.com Anthony Walker always liked to think of himself as “the man.” He always liked to think of himself as “tough Tony.” That’s how he felt jumping out of planes while in the Army and stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He felt it later, too, as a small-business owner, husband and a father to six children. |
Governors split over mobilizing National Guard as Trump seeks more troops; Iowa Capitol Dispatch Republican and Democratic governors, who command the National Guard in their states, are sharply divided over whether to deploy service members in furtherance of President Donald Trump’s agenda. Their decisions could shape how the nationwide military force, which counts some 430,000 members, is used for years to come. | Corn harvest begins in Iowa after an ‘unseasonably’ cool week; Iowa Capitol Dispatch A handful of Iowa farmers fired up their combines this week to start harvesting corn, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
Republicans in Congress are eager for Trump to expand his use of the military on US soil; AP (The Associated Press) National Guard troops patrolling the streets of U.S. cities. Weapons of war deployed against international gangs suspected of drug trafficking. Military bases and resources redirected to mass immigration enforcement operations. Read More | House, Senate leaders look to speed up NDAA work this week; Military Times (Military Times) Both chambers of Congress will work to advance the annual defense authorization bill this week, trying to navigate through hundreds of member amendment proposals and adopt final drafts to be used in upcoming conference negotiations. Read More |
State Tax Information for Military Members and Retirees; Military.com You may know that military allowances such as the Basic Allowance for Housing are tax-free. You may also know that most Department of Veterans Affairs benefits are also tax-free. Did you know that many states do not charge income tax on active duty or retired military pay? Many others tax only a portion of these pays. | These Resorts and Hotels Are Just for Veterans and Military Members; Military.com Exclusive resorts and hotels for veterans and military members prove it's not all work and no play with the military. Military bases worldwide are home to some truly memorable vacation spots, camping areas and affordable lodging. They provide spaces for service members and their families to relax and connect. |
Ethanol Industry Leads in Veteran and Women Employment | Energy.AgWired.com ... IA Corn Indy, Indirect Land Use, Indy Racing, International, Iowa RFA, Iowa State Fair, IRFA Renewable Fuels Summit, isobutanol, John Deere ... | West Point alumni group scraps prestigious award celebrations honoring Tom Hanks Actor and military veterans' advocate Tom Hanks will not receive an official ceremony as the 2025 winner of the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer award. The ... |
92-year-old Clive man shares motorcycle memories with veterans - KCCI CLIVE, Iowa —. A Clive man shared his lifelong passion for motorcycles ... Beals is an Air Force veteran and lifelong motorcycle enthusiast. | 2025 Farmer Veteran Coalition Stakeholders Conference; Farmer Veteran Coalition October 26-28, 2025 at the Waco Convention Center in Waco, TX. Emerging Trends in Food, Agriculture, and Health |
Trump Gives DoD ‘Secondary’ Name as Department of War, Circumventing Congress; Military.com President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving the Department of Defense the “secondary name” of the Department of War – a workaround for the fact that a formal name change requires an act of Congress. | They shall not grow old, nor be forgotten; Pat Kinney from View from the Cedar Valley WATERLOO — Those who come are grayer and fewer in number. But they still come — to honor their friends and loved ones who shall not grow old.Local Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans and supporters concluded a 45=hour vigil at the Black Hawk County Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Paramount Park Sunday. |
New commanders nominated to lead STRATCOM, NAVEUR; US Naval Institute News (USNI News) The Pentagon has selected new leaders to take charge of U.S. Strategic Command and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, as well as tapped the next second-most senior Marine Corps officer, the Defense Department announced Friday. Read More | Trump order aims to rebrand Defense Department as Department of War; AP (The Associated Press) President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe. Read More |
Press Releases | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran who served in the armed forces for over 23 years, spoke today on the Senator floor to honor our nation’s veterans ahead of Veterans Day 2019. Senator Ernst highlighted the story of Iowa veteran Glenn McDole, who, after being held as a prisoner of war in World War II, continued to serve his state in the Iowa State Patrol and Polk County Sheriff’s Office. | Cy-Hawk game ball runners make a stop at IVH | News, Sports, Jobs - Times Republican Stephen Yaffe of the ISU Cadets also presented a certificate of appreciation to Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Commandant Todd Jacobus, and ... |
2nd annual Freedom Festival happening Saturday in Sioux Falls - Dakota News Now The second annual Freedom Festival will be happening this Saturday at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls. | Trump executive order aims to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War “From 1789 until the end of World War II, the United States military fought under the banner of the Department of War,” Steube, an Army veteran, said ... |
Iowa HHS Announces Investigation of Legionnaires' Disease Cluster in Marshalltown The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is ... Veteran's Memorial adds Navy statue · Cindy McCardle takes Overall Cookie ... | Muscatine tribute celebrates military, honors 9/11 victims - KWQC MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Muscatine is hosting “United We Remember” tribute on the riverfront Wednesday to honor the lives lost on 9/11 and ... |
Ernst to Host Service Academy Open House | U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa ... Iowa for students interested in applying to one of our nation's military academies. As a U.S. Army veteran, Ernst is honored to have the ... | Over 200 Veterans to attend adaptive golf clinic in Iowa - Morningstar DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs co-present the six-day clinic with support from businesses, nonprofit ... |
Hy-Vee receives national recognitions for workplace culture, veteran support ... veteran hiring efforts and programs such as the Hy-Vee Homefront initiative. ... Iowa Corn logo. Iowa Corn I-LEAD Class 12 selected for ... | Whole Health Services Moving To Bellevue VA Clinic | VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care “We're excited to offer these services in a space that is suited to supporting Veterans on their Whole Health journey.” The services that are included ... |
Madam Commander-in-Chief | News, Sports, Jobs - Adirondack Daily Enterprise The date Aug. 13 was an auspicious day in the 126-year history of the VFW — Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carol Whitmore, a 36-year U.S. Army veteran, was ... | New Veterans Affairs office in Black Hawk County to boost support for veterans, families WATERLOO, Iowa — There is now a new home for veteran help in Black Hawk County. Thursday The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors and the Black ... |
Post-9/11 Veteran Suicide Rate Started to Drop in 2020, Independent Study Finds; Military.com A study of veterans who served after Sept. 11, 2001, shows that suicide rates have dropped significantly since 2020, a finding researchers say “gives some hope” that efforts to battle suicide among former service members are working. According to the data, for vets with a history of traumatic brain injury, the rate declined by 12% each year from 2020 through 2022, and for vets with no diagnosis of a head injury, dipped by 7.5% each year. | Luther College research team surveys Iowa cemeteries for possible unmarked burials; Iowa Capitol Dispatch Work completed ahead of the new school year by veteran and aspiring anthropologists at Luther College could help locate now-forgotten burial sites and survey archeological finds before putting shovel to dirt. |
Report: Federal agencies have deployed nearly 33,000 employees to assist ICE; Defense One (Defense One) Federal agencies have deployed nearly 33,000 employees to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement in its efforts to dramatically ramp up detention and deportation of undocumented individuals, according to a new report, significantly multiplying the number of employees working on enforcement efforts. Read More | DC sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment; Military Times (Military Times) The attorney general for the District of Columbia says the nation’s capital is suing the Trump administration for deploying the National Guard within the city’s boundaries. Read More |
Trump will seek ‘Department of War’ rebrand for Pentagon; AP President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Friday to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, his latest effort to project an image of toughness for America’s military. Read More | The Department of Defense and Veterans Health Administration have partnered together and are inviting patients to share their experiences managing hypertension, or high blood pressure. This initiative is part of a virtual focus group on Friday, Sept. 26 at noon ET. It will help shape clinical practice guidelines for treating hypertension across military and veteran communities. The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. ET. |
Hotsy Cleaning Systems invites proposals for new philanthropic initiative - Business Record The company held its first community cleanup at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel on Aug. 29 where Hotsy employees spent the morning restoring ... | Muster on the Maquoketa - Little Village Magazine Richard Marrow will be giving demonstrations from his chuck wagon, and you can explore a marketplace and historical encampments. The main battle is ... |
The DOD told trans troops to get diagnosed. It's using the paper trail to kick them out | Iowa ... The military is kicking out transgender troops. It's part of a new ban enacted by President Trump, and the deadline is December 1. The Department of ... | Buchanan Co. Veteran's Memorial adds Navy statue | Local - Community Newspaper Group A new statue for the Buchanan County Veteran Memorial arrives in the bed of Clayton Ohrt's pickup. |
News Flash • SCAM ALERT - Linn County Linn County Veteran Services has received multiple reports from veterans about receiving phone calls from someone pretending to be from a veteran ... | Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Murder of Local Veteran Remains Unsolved The small community of Ottumwa is still grappling with the haunting memory of the brutal murder of Francis Frederick Jordon Sr., a beloved family ... |
Chicago Prepares for an Influx of National Guard Troops and Immigration Agents; Military.com CHICAGO — Chicago community leaders forged ahead Wednesday with preparations for the expected influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents to the city, advising residents about their rights and organizing protests with fresh urgency. | Despite shutdown deadline, little movement in Congress on spending deal; Iowa Capitol Dispatch Members of Congress began searching for compromise on a short-term government funding bill Wednesday, with just a few weeks left to broker a deal before a possible shutdown. |
That’s not a real soldier: Campaign warns troops, families of AI scams; Military Times (Military Times) Consumer advocates are enlisting military families in the war against AI-aided scams. Read More | Trump suggests National Guard could go into New Orleans; Military.com/AP (The Associated Press) President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime, potentially expanding the number of cities around the nation where he may send federal law enforcement. Read More |
Veteran sues DHS after video shows federal agent tackling him from behind at protest Video captured in Oregon shows the moment a federal agent tackled a man from behind during a protest outside of the Immigration and Customs ... | 'No easy decision': Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won't seek reelection in 2026 - USA Today "After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking reelection in 2026," Joni Ernst, a Republican, said in a video message. |
Illinois lieutenant gov: Trump ‘wants to manufacture a crisis’ in Chicago; The Hill (The Hill) Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) accused President Trump of trying to “manufacture a crisis” to justify an anticrime takeover and anticipated immigration crackdown in Chicago, similar to what Trump has spearheaded in the nation’s capital in recent weeks. Read More | Bob Krause announces candidacy for U.S. Senate, endorses Bohannan in House race BURLINGTON, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Bob Krause has officially ... A U.S. Army veteran, former state representative, and longtime advocate for veterans ... |
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Fortunately, the President of the Iowa Farm Business Association was also a leader in the Corn Growers. He convinced four leaders of the regional Iowa ... |
Veterans Mobile Food Distribution Scheduled for September 4 - Ottumwa Radio First-time participants are asked to bring proof of Veteran status and current address. ... Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 | (641) 684-5563. For information about ... | SNAP rule changes, work requirements go into effect on Monday - YouTube; We Are Iowa Local 5 VA Elderly Benefits UNKNOWN to Some - Veterans Benefits Age 65 or OLDER |
VFW welcomes Army veteran as first female commander-in-chief - Audacy Whitmore deployed to Iraq with the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command out of Iowa. “I was not kicking in doors or saving life or limb,” she ... | Veterans organization Anonymously Grateful hosting its annual banquet | wqad.com ELDRIDGE, Iowa — Editor's note: This story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help ... |
Local veteran overcomes PTSD with help from his food cart in Moline | OurQuadCities University of Iowa to provide heart and lung support … · | QC Veterans Festival returns for a second year as Vet Fest 2025 - WQAD This year's festivities will once again take place at Davenport's LeClaire Park on Saturday, Sept. 13. ... DAVENPORT, Iowa — The QC Veterans Festival ... |
Battleships named for Iowa, Missouri made history 80 years ago at end of WWII; Pat Kinney View from the Cedar Valley WATERLOO — Eighty years ago, on Sept. 2, 1945, the last large heavy battleship commissioned into the U.S. Navy was the stage for the end of World War II. While the battleship USS Missouri (hull number BB-63) was the location for the Allied powers and the Empire of Japan to sign the “instrument of surrender,” ending the war, its sister ship, the USS Iowa, played a supporting role. | ‘Bad paper’ discharge upgrades are taking too long. Can that be fixed?; Military Times (Military Times) It’s been more than a decade since Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a 2014 memo calling for “liberal consideration” of discharge upgrade requests from veterans with symptoms of post-traumatic stress. But today, vets with discharges below honorable are still remaining in limbo for months or years, without access to full benefits of service and facing potential barriers to employment. Read More |
Why You Should Get a Veterans Designation on Your Driver's License; Military.com Most states offer a free veteran's designation on their driver's licenses, and if you want to get your full benefits as a veteran, you will want to make sure you get yours.Having your driver's license updated with your veteran status ensures you easily can get special veterans-only discounts and other benefits offered by private businesses as well as state and local governments. | 'We Need to Terminate Treatment': VA Mental Health Providers Say They Are Under Pressure to Limit Care; Military.com It was a Friday last November when Robert H. got the news: He would no longer be able to see his VA therapist. After nearly two decades as a Marine and military contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan, he had been working through PTSD with the same VA psychologist for 10 years after a suicide attempt. |
All Services Now Issue Form DD214-1 to Departing Reservists; Military.com The military's reserve components now issue departing reservists a new standard service record that summarizes their periods of active and inactive service as well as their "points" earned toward retirement: Form DD214-1, the Certificate of Uniformed Service, Reserve Component Addendum. | Five Seasons Stand Down returns to Cedar Rapids this week | The Gazette ... veteran and Marion resident Joe Stutler. “They need to be able to come ... Iowa City VA Medical Center, local health care officials and more. |
Iowa native World War II veteran honored for service in Navy Scouts and Raiders - YouTube; KCCI Iowa native World War II veteran honored for service in Navy Scouts and Raiders | Trump’s push for more troops in US cities at odds with crime stats; Military.com/AP (The Associated Press) President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, New York, Seattle, Baltimore, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to fight what he says is runaway crime. Yet data shows most violent crime in those places and around the country has declined in recent years. Read More |
Iraq War Veteran Sen. Joni Ernst Expected to Announce Next that She Won't Run for Reelection; Military.com DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iraq War combat veteran and Iowa’s first woman elected to Congress, is expected to announce next month she will not seek reelection, leaving another vacancy in an Iowa seat that could have ripple effects down the ballot as Democrats look to the state for pickup opportunities. | Why No One Understands National Guard Families; Military.com Despite making headlines for helping after the catastrophic flooding in Texas or being politicized as President Donald Trump deploys it to police U.S. cities, the National Guard remains a mystery to both civilians and the active-duty force. However, as our nation increasingly calls upon the Guard, we need to better understand our “always ready” force, or it may not be ready when we need it. |
World War II veteran honored for service in Navy Scouts and Raiders - KETV RED OAK, Iowa —. A World War II veteran and longtime Iowa resident was honored for his service in the U.S. Navy Scouts and Raiders, the precursor ... | The National Guard Has Been Activated to Chicago 18 Times from 1877-2021. Here’s a Breakdown.; Military.com If President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago — over the objections of Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson — then it would be unprecedented. |
Jan. 6 Rioter Fatally Shot by Police Approved for Military Funeral Honors by Air Force; Military.com An Air Force veteran who was fatally shot by U.S. Capitol Police while trying to break into the House chamber during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot has been granted military funeral honors by the Trump administration. | Trump freezes most training for non-ICE federal law enforcement; Defense One (Defense One) The Trump administration is pausing training at the federal government's primary law enforcement academies for anyone not related to immigration enforcement, saying the change is necessary to meet the president’s “immediate priorities.” Read More |
Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DC; Military Times (Military Times) Democratic congressional leaders on Thursday warned that federal agencies are headed towards a partial government shutdown at the end of September unless the White House and Republican leadership provide clear answers on a budgetary solution soon. Read More | Scammers present ‘persistent threat’ to troops, veterans, expert warns; Military Times (Military Times) When it comes to financial matters, retired Navy Rear Adm. Brian E. Luther is more savvy than many people. Read More |
Homeless Veterans Stand Down 2025 - Polk County Iowa Veterans.Affairs@polkcountyiowa.gov · More Contacts. Quick Links. Iowa Department of Veteran Affairs · Iowa Veterans Home · National Personnel Records ... | Doctor granted Iowa license after his clinical privileges are revoked by VA The Iowa Board of Medicine has granted a permanent medical license to a physician whose clinical privileges were allegedly revoked by the Veterans ... |
A Platform Seeks to Connect Transitioning Service Members, Military Spouses, and ... - WHO13.com Post-Veterati seeks to revolutionize the military-to-civilian transition by making it more efficient for service members to connect with the right ... | Community, union members picket in support of VA Health Care employees in Iowa City Honks and cheers rang out Wednesday afternoon outside the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Iowa City, where dozens of community members ... |
Group protests jobs cuts at VA hospitals and clinics - KCRG A group of health care workers said they're worried about the future care of veterans | 99-year-old Red Oak veteran may be last living member of WWII Scouts and Raiders - KMTV Al Hays conducted top-secret reconnaissance missions in the South Pacific. After 75 years of secrecy, neighbors invited to celebrate his service. |
'Save Our VA' rally in Iowa City demands end to hiring freeze - The Des Moines Register Nearly 100 community members rallied at the Iowa City VA to protest staffing cuts and union attacks, calling for better care of veterans. | Protesters rally outside Iowa City VA hospital over hiring freeze and union rights - KGAN Picket lines formed outside Iowa City's Veteran Affairs Hospital on Wednesday. They were made up of current and former Veteran Affairs employees ... |
Groups join forces for new Boone Veteran's Center - Yahoo BOONE, Iowa — The Boone American Legion Post 56 has entered into a major fundraising project. The Legion is joining forces with the Boone VFW ... | The Army created a new award for top soldiers. An Air Force member just pinned it on.; Task & Purpose ... Iowa while I am wearing Iowa Guard patches.” Cleghorn enlisted in the ... The new secretary of Veterans Affairs is an Air Force chaplain and Iraq War ... |
The story, "Restoring Monuments to Iowa's Past" told of Iowa volunteers that attempt to mark the graves of unmarked veterans. Frank was looking to ... | Veteran Stole $244K in Disability, Then Faked Drowning Death in Maine, Feds Say; Military.com A Maine man accused of stealing more than $244,000 in disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs faked his drowning death after authorities confronted him about the fraud, according to federal officials and court filings. Gregory P. Heimann Jr., 51, told the VA in 2023 that he had used a wheelchair since 2004 and could not walk or stand, federal prosecutors said. |
Trump Wants a Department of War. A House GOP Amendment Would Give Him One.; Military.com Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., has filed an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would formally change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. | Genetic discovery in study of Special Forces soldiers shows potential for aiding their mental health; Stars & Stripes A breakthrough gene study by Army researchers could lead to better stress management and faster recovery from psychological trauma for Special Forces soldiers. Read More |
All services now issue form DD214-1 to departing reservists; Military.com The military's reserve components now issue departing reservists a new standard service record that summarizes their periods of active and inactive service as well as their "points" earned toward retirement: Form DD214-1, the Certificate of Uniformed Service, Reserve Component Addendum. Read More | Handling crime in big cities a strength for Trump, poll shows; The Associated Press As armed National Guard troops patrol the nation’s capital as part of an unprecedented federal takeover of Washington’s police department, handling crime is now a relative strength for President Donald Trump, according to the latest AP-NORC poll. Read More |
Tricare to end coverage of weight-loss meds for some military retirees (Military Times) Just a few days before coverage for weight-loss drugs is set to end for Tricare for Life beneficiaries, advocates are calling on the Defense Health Agency and lawmakers to halt those plans. Read More | Veterans Affairs can help with pensions; Bellevue Herald-Leader The Department of Veterans Affairs offers many programs to help veterans. One program that is often overlooked is the Veterans Pension. Many veterans don’t learn about this benefit until they’re facing big life changes such as moving into a nursing home or applying for Medicaid. But this program is worth knowing about. It’s designed to help low-income veterans who served during wartime by providing monthly payments to ease financial stress. If you or a loved one is a veteran with limited income, this benefit could help bridge the gap. |
'We Need to Terminate Treatment': VA Mental Health Providers Say They Are Under Pressure to Limit Care; Military.com It was a Friday last November when Robert H. got the news: He would no longer be able to see his VA therapist.After nearly two decades as a Marine and military contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan, he had been working through PTSD with the same VA psychologist for 10 years after a suicide attempt. | Trump Honors Fallen US Service Members and Criticizes Biden to Mark Afghanistan Bombing Anniversary; Military.com WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday marked the fourth anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members during the chaotic withdrawal at the end of the Afghanistan War by signing a proclamation honoring the fallen. |
Air Guard Transfers to Space Force Appear Likely as Senators Backtrack on Effort to Stop It; Military.com New amendments added to Congress' must-pass annual defense policy bill would allow the Space Force to take over certain state-controlled Air National Guard space units -- despite protests from every governor in the country | National Guard push used by Trump and Vance to attack 2028 rivals; Bloomberg President Donald Trump said that his federal crime crackdown will sully the records of contenders for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, drawing an explicit link between his deployment of National Guard troops and boosting the Republican Party’s political prospects. Read More |
Can Congress pass a FY26 defense budget this year? Here are 12 key issues for lawmakers.; Breaking Defense Congressional defense hawks in the Senate are once again pushing to boost the topline of the defense budget in fiscal 2026, but as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill in September, they will have to face an even more pressing question: Will they be able to pass a full-year spending bill at all? Read More | VA mental health providers say they are under pressure to limit care; The War Horse It was a Friday last November when Robert H. got the news: He would no longer be able to see his VA therapist. Read More |
North Tama alumna Carol Whitmore elected VFW’s new national commander as first woman, Iowan to lead 125-year-old organization; Marshalltown T-R COLUMBUS, Ohio — Carol Whitmore of Des Moines and formerly of Traer was elected on Wednesday, Aug. 13 as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization comprised of | 'I am a veteran first' | News, Sports, Jobs - North Tama Telegraph; North Tama Telegraph PHOTO COURTESY OF THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS/FACEBOOK. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Carol Whitmore of Des Moines and formerly of Traer was elected ... |
Unlock Your Health by Understanding the TRICARE Prime Referral Process; Tricare Do you have TRICARE Prime? If so, you likely get most of your routine health care from your primary care manager. But sometimes, you may need specialty care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. | Trump, Hegseth float renaming Defense Department to Department of War (Military Times) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said plans to rename his agency as the Department of War are “coming soon,” but it remains unclear whether the executive branch can make such a move without congressional permission. Read More |
Trump order deepens National Guard’s role in US law enforcement; Military.com The National Guard’s role in law enforcement throughout the country could expand under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday. Read More | Trump Expands Cities Targeted for Possible Military Deployment to Baltimore in a Spat With Governor; Military.com WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to expand his military deployments to more Democratic-led cities, responding to an offer by Maryland's governor to join him in a tour of Baltimore by saying he might instead “send in the ‘troops.’” |
Trump orders Hegseth to form National Guard unit in each state to combat crime, protests;Stars & Stripes President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the National Guard in each state to create a quick-response force to quell protests and deter crime after using troops to assist with security during immigration protests in Los Angeles and patrol in Washington, D.C., as part of a crackdown on crime. Read More | VA Processes Record-Breaking Number of Disability Claims This Year, with 62% Approval Rate; Military.com The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has processed more disability claims this fiscal year than last, exceeding 2024's record-breaking amount by nearly 6,600. |
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 3 Iowa Counties due to Severe Weather; DVIDS The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 31, due to severe weather | Protecting troops’ benefits in an evolving government | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.23.25; Military Times The president of the Military Officers Association of America talks about the state of efforts to ensure troops’ and vets’ benefits in a new administration. Read More |
Hollywood Grit’ and a veteran’s mission to bring the military community into the movie business; Task & Purpose Growing up, Ryan Curtis loved to make “terrible movies” (his words, not mine) with his friends. He didn’t know it then, but he was already directing. A few decades and deployments later and he’s finally releasing his first feature film in theaters nationwide. Read More | Tricare wants your feedback on its website experience; Military Times Got an opinion on Tricare.mil, the Defense Department’s military health care benefits website? Want to help improve it? Now’s your chance to provide feedback on the usability of the site and suggestions for improving it. Read More |
Pritzker accuses Trump of ‘abusing his power’ amid reported plan to send troops to Chicago; The Hill Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) accused President Trump of “abusing his power” in the wake of a reported plan to send National Guard troops to Chicago, a move that would follow similar action in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Read More | Pentagon releases design for Mexican Border Defense Medal; Task & Purpose Four days after confirming that it was creating a new medal for troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border, the Department of Defense released the first look for the award. Read More |
Hegseth signs memo authorizing arming of Guard in DC; Military Times Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo authorizing National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., to carry weapons if their mission requires it. Read More | Trump suggests Guard troops will be deployed to Chicago next; Military Times Amid controversy over his decision to deploy National Guard troops around Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump on Friday signaled he is already looking at sending American military forces to other U.S. cities to help deal with crime issues. Read More |
World War II’s last American ace dies at 103; Military Times Amid the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end comes the death of what is believed to be America’s last surviving ace, Don McPherson. He was 103. Read More
| 100-Year-Old Veteran Kept Jewish Prayer Book over His Heart as He Confronted the Holocaust; The War Horse In 1943, I was drafted into the military at age 18, having never before been away from Brooklyn, New York. When asked which branch of service I preferred to join, I chose the Army; I wasn't a swimmer, and I figured the Navy or Marines would surely mean drowning. |
Tricare Premiums vs. Enrollment Fees: Here's Why the Difference Matters; Military.com One quirk of Tricare is its two different names for the annual, quarterly or monthly fees that beneficiaries may pay. In the civilian world, anything you pay regularly just to have health-care coverage is typically called a premium. But Tricare is different. Depending on your status and plan, you may pay either enrollment fees or premiums | VA Processes Record-Breaking Number of Disability Claims This Year, with 62% Approval Rate; Military.com The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has processed more disability claims this fiscal year than last, exceeding 2024's record-breaking amount by nearly 6,600. |
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Invites Public to Armed Forces 250th Birthday Celebration On behalf of the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge, the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) is pleased to invite the public to ... | DNR talks new deer tag for disabled veterans in Iowa - KCAU Applicants must also submit various documentation, including a copy of a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that indicates they are ... |
Warren County Veterans Office sees surge in services after investment | News; Indianola Independent Advocate Since moving its offices from the American Legion Hall to the Warren County administration building and adding a full-time director, the county’s veterans affairs office has increased the number of veterans it serves, said Supervisor Crystal McIntyre during her supervisor report Tuesday, helping veterans with 744 services, from phone calls to walk-ins between July 12 and Aug. 15. | Cycling with Gabe: IVOE Veterans Bike Ride supports and connects veterans; Solon Economist In 2021, Gabe Heefner’s life was changed. While driving along Highway 6 in Iowa City, a .22 caliber pellet fired from an air rifle at a squirrel by Iowa City resident Phillip Olson struck Gabe in the head. The Marine Lance Cpl. was just 20 years old at the time. The injury left him with a traumatic brain injury, memory loss, and limited mobility. But through therapy, community, and sheer grit, he’s fought to regain what was taken. |
GOP lawmakers push for passage of the ACCESS Act to strengthen private health care coverage for veterans; Stars & Stripes The Republican chairmen of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committees said they will push for passage of legislation to expand veterans’ access to private medical care outside the Department of Veterans Affairs when Congress reconvenes next month. Read More | The New York Times: Trump’s Get-Tough Approach On Homelessness May Sweep Up Veterans ; KFF Health News Though veterans are not mentioned in the executive order, they are at the heart of the nation’s homelessness crisis. Roughly one in every 11 homeless people is a veteran, according to the government’s annual census ... |
Radio Iowa: Governor Says Iowa Medicaid Work Requirements Will Go Into Effect Jan. 1; KFF Health News New federal rules that are to go into effect in 2027 will require some Americans enrolled in an expansion of the Medicaid program to prove they’re working at least 80 hours per month, however the law lets states implement the changes earlier. Governor Kim Reynolds said the change will take effect in Iowa on January 1, 2026. | CMS Plans To Remove Noncitizens From Medicaid And CHIP - KFF Health News The Trump administration announced a new initiative Tuesday aimed at getting noncitizens disenrolled from the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). |
Army invests $635M in cutting-edge artillery ammunition production facility; Army.mil ... Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. This contract is being executed as a sole ... Veteran's Crisis Line. | New deer tag option available for disabled veterans - Ottumwa Radio Group ... Iowa hunting and fishing licenses. This disabled veteran tag has different requirements and application than that of the established severely ... New Disabled Veterans Deer Tag Available Through Iowa DNR - KSIB Radio - KSIB Radio |
To nominate a Veteran, call 563-568-5275 by the end of the month of August. News Center newsletter · Waukon, Iowa, ... | Record corn crop forecast for Iowa, even with heavy rain, derecho; DMR Iowa farmers expect to harvest a record corn crop, despite heavy rainfall, derecho, giving them a chance to 'bushel their way out' of low prices. READ MORE |
New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans; Stateline.org After a year in the U.S. Navy, Loceny Kamara said he was discharged in 2023, because while on base he had developed mental health issues, including severe anxiety and nightmares, and had fallen into alcoholism. Read More | VA’s tool for reducing veteran suicides: financial tips website; Stars & Stripes The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a tool for reducing veteran suicides — a financial tips website for helping former service members pay off debts, avoid scams and better manage their money. Read More
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Workshop for LGBTQ+ service members and veterans aims to provide resources, support amid Trump’s transgender troops ban; The San Diego Union-Tribune Ever since Valerie Swift opted to voluntarily leave the Navy under the Trump administration's ban on transgender service members, she's encountered several roadblocks. Read More
| Effort to revive Afghan relocations to US garners bipartisan support; Military.com A program to relocate vulnerable Afghans, including allies who helped the U.S. during the war and families of American service members, that was dismantled by the Trump administration would be reestablished under a bipartisan bill introduced Tuesday. Read More
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DOD to offer new medal for personnel deployed to Southern Border; Military Times The Pentagon announced a new military decoration that will recognize service members stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border as part of the Trump administration’s effort to bolster border security. Read More | Pentagon drops coverage of GLP-1 weight loss meds for medicare-eligible retirees; Military.com Military retirees and family members on Tricare for Life, and civilians with access to military hospitals and clinics, will lose coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound starting Aug. 31, according to the Defense Health Agency. Read More |
Veterans’ voices shape report on the Afghanistan War’s lessons, impact; The Associated Press U.S. veterans of the war in Afghanistan are telling a commission reviewing decisions on the 20-year conflict that their experience was not only hell, but also confounding, demoralizing and at times humiliating. Read More | VA needs more oversight of health care options to prevent waste: Study; Military Times Veterans Affairs leaders are working with Medicare officials to cut down on duplicative billing for veterans medical services, but outside experts say fully fixing the problem will require better record-keeping and patient monitoring by both agencies. |
Stars coming out in Waterloo on Vets Day; View From the Cedar Valley, Pat Kinney Two native sons who made the rank of general in the United States Army and Reserves will each have permanent tributes to their accomplishments at memorial sites downtown [Waterloo]. | Iowa veteran reflects on Appalachian Trail journey - YouTube; WHO TV Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen completed the Appalachian Trail last week, hiking nearly 2200 miles across 14 states in just five months. |
“This Is Where He Belongs”: Veteran Directed Care Honors Veterans' Wishes About Their Caregiving This program is a unique partnership between VA and Aging Disability Network Agencies. VA Nebraska-Western Iowa partners with the Center for People ... | WWII prisoner of war laid to rest more than 80 years after his death - KCRG A World War II United States Army veteran who was a prisoner of war was finally laid to rest on Saturday, Aug ... The Iowa State Fair has ... |
40 Years of Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunions. Now, a Final 'Taps'; Kearney Hub/Military.com Monday afternoon, in a pesky drizzle, a handful of people set out 400 small American flags on the empty lot at Second Avenue and 15th Street in memory of the 400 Nebraska men who died in the Vietnam War. | Virginia Sues Trump's VA over Education Benefits; Military.com/Richmond Times-Tribune Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares on Thursday sued President Donald Trump's Department of Veterans Affairs, asking a federal appeals court to force the VA to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that guarantees veterans full education benefits. |
Navy Is Retiring the Last of its Storied Cruisers. To Veterans, They Were ‘the Pinnacle of Naval Power’; Military.com As the Navy nears its 250th anniversary in October, there's a lot of reminiscing going on about the fleet. Much of it involves cruisers -- renowned for shielding aircraft carriers, attacking distant enemies, flushing submarines from the deep and roaming the seas as lone wolves. | Here Are the 2025-2026 Post-9/11 GI Bill Rates; Military.com The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the Post-9/11 GI Bill rates for the 2025-2026 school year. New rates take effect Aug. 1 of each year. By law, the Post-9/11 GI Bill rate is tied to the average cost of undergraduate tuition in the U.S. For the 2025-20256 school year, the rate went up 3.4%. |
Cancer in Military Pilots and Aircrews Will Be Studied Under Newly Signed Law; Military.com An independent panel will study the rates of cancer and deaths from cancer among military fixed-wing pilots and aircrews under a law signed last week by President Donald Trump. | How to Find Deals on Military Flights and Baggage Discounts; Military.com Military families are always on the go. That's why they're always on the lookout for deals on airline flights to make travel easier on their bank accounts. One cheap way to fly is Space Available, or Space A. However, these flights frequently change and seats aren't always available, so your schedule has to be very flexible. Visit Air Mobility Command for more information on Space A flights. |
Your 2025 State Veteran Benefits; Military.com We have compiled a handy summary of the benefits each state and territory offers. Each summary page also has a link directly to the specific State Department of Veterans Affairs, so be sure to check it out. There may be a benefit available to you or your family that you didn't know about! | Iowa State Veteran Benefits; Military.com An estimated 160,437 veterans live in Iowa, making up 6.5% of the state's adult population or the 31st-highest per capita of the 56 U.S. states, inhabited territories and District of Columbia. |
Congress Looks to Ease Restrictions on Veterans’ Use of Non-VA Clinics and Hospitals; Military.com WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, but he thinks it should be easier for veterans like him to use their benefits elsewhere. | Watchdog Finds 50% Increase in VA Medical Center Jobs with 'Severe' Shortages; Military.com This year, Veterans Health Administration facilities reported 4,434 severe occupational staffing shortages in jobs ranging from physicians to nurses to security guards to electricians, the VA's inspector general said in the report. That's compared to 2,959 total jobs with shortages last year -- or about a 50% increase. |
Caregivers Sue VA over Denial of Benefits; Military.com Two survivors of veterans who died from military-related illnesses are challenging the Department of Veterans Affairs' practice of dropping family caregiver application appeals once a veteran passes away. | 3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills; Military.com Service members are on track to get a 3.8% pay raise next year under versions of the annual defense policy bill moving through the House and Senate this month. |
Trump's Aggressive Push to Take Over DC Policing May Be a Template for an Approach in Other Cities; AP/Military.com WASHINGTON (AP) — The left sees President Donald Trump's attempted takeover of Washington law enforcement as part of a multifront march to autocracy ... To the right, it's a bold move to fracture the crust of Democratic urban bureaucracy and make D.C. a better place to live. Where that debate settles — if it ever does — may determine whether Washington ... becomes a model... | Long Waits, PTSD and Fatal Gaps: Panel Examines Veteran Health Care Military.com Mental health challenges are prominent among veterans, with approximately one-third of all VA users having at least one mental health visit in a given year. But the situation for Louisiana's 262,000 veterans is especially dire, witnesses said. |
Iowa soldiers receive heartfelt farewell ahead of year-long deployment - Yahoo The ceremony was attended by military families and state representatives, including Governor Reynolds, all showing support for the soldiers. Soldiers ... | Independent federal study to probe cancer among military aviators under new law; Air & Space Forces Magazine An independent federal study will assess whether military aviators are at higher risk of cancer than the general public under a new law enacted this week. |
Another Iowa soldier deployment looms, mothers gather cards for soldiers - WHO13.com Blue Star Mothers is a non-profit established during World War II that supports mothers with children deployed in the U.S. Military. The organization ... | Prepare to be stunned by this veteran's memoir | Oelwein Daily Register There were a handful of Black recruits and personnel who held Queen up when she felt sad and they gave her hope. She learned in Navy Boot Camp that ... |
Veterans games coming to metro for first time - Daily Nonpareil This year, about 34 veterans from western Iowa and Nebraska are participating, she said. ... The event encourages veterans to be physically active and ... | Everyday Iowa - World War II Remembered at Seminole Valley Farm! -KCRG Brave Veteran Recalls The Most Horrific Thing He Saw During WW2 | Remember WWII With Rishi Sharma. Remember WWII with Rishi Sharma•787K views · 25:47 |
WWII veteran reunited with tank he drove in Iwo Jima - WHO13.com An emotional reunion between a WWII veteran and the tank he drove on Iwo Jima ... Iowa State Fair debuts first-ever lineman rodeo · Man charged with ... | Democratic Iowa U.S. Senate candidates make their pitches during annual party fundraiser The string of Democratic campaign announcements started in April when Iowa Army and Marine Corps veteran Nathan Sage, former executive director of the ... |
State leaders brace for 'heavy lift' from Medicaid, food stamp changes But she added that even with low unemployment and a high average income, the federal legislation forces ... That's why Iowa Capital Dispatch, a ... | Tri-Cities veteran going to Hawaii to commemorate 80th anniversary of World War II ending Boothroy is also an Army veteran as he transferred from the Navy Reserves to the Army Reserves while in college at Iowa State during the Korean War. |
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VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a congressionally ... | Iowa veteran nearing finish line on Appalachian Trail - KCAU Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen will summit Mount Katahdin in Maine today and complete his journey of hiking the Appalachian Trail. Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen will summit Mount Katahdin in Maine today and complete his ... - Facebook Iowa veteran nearing finish line on Appalachian Trail - MSN - MSN Calyn Thompson on X: "HE DID IT! Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen conquered the ... - X |
Veteran helps other veterans find employment at Quad Cities Success Fair - OurQuadCities ... Iowa Career Planner James Stout. Stout, a veteran, markets job opportunities for fellow and former military members across the United States. He ... | All for the Veterans - Enterprise Media - Decorah Leader Wilson Jr. said he would love to return to Iowa to help with Hunting with Heroes in the future. Marine Corps Corporal Michael Higuchi of Wisconsin ... |
Home Base Iowa designation comes to Dickinson County - Enterprise Media In May of 2014, the Iowa Legislature passed the Home Base Iowa Act designed to help military veterans seek and obtain employment in the state after ... | Woodbury County veterans air concerns over possible VA office changes - KTIV Grassley discusses tariffs & the war in Ukraine while in Northwest Iowa. Updated: 1 hour ago. Home · News · Weather · Sports. KTIV; 2929 Signal Hill ... |
VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says - Des Moines, Iowa | weareiowa.com Des Moines, Iowa | weareiowa.com Government-run medical centers serving the nation's veterans have reported an increase in severe staffing shortages, with many hospitals having ... | Bettendorf brewery launches lager-only festival to help local veterans | wqad.com BETTENDORF, Iowa — Twin Span Brewing is launching a new beer festival dedicated entirely to lagers, with proceeds supporting a local nonprofit ... |
Iowa veteran nearing finish line on Appalachian Trail - WHO13.com WHO 13 NEWS – Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen will summit Mount Katahdin in Maine today and complete his journey of hiking the Appalachian Trail.
| Iowa State Fair celebrates Vietnam veterans with parade - KCCI The Iowa State Fair honored Vietnam War veterans with a parade and concerts, marking 50 years since the conflict ended. Iowa State Fair celebrates Vietnam veterans with parade - MSN - MSN |
Iowa veteran nearing finish line on Appalachian Trail - YouTube Joedy VanVelzen is planning to summit Mount Katahdin in Maine today and complete his journey of hiking the Appalachian Trail. | Iowa State Fair parade honors Vietnam veterans 50 years later - The Des Moines Register The level of appreciation veterans received Monday at the Iowa State Fair was nowhere to be found when they returned to the U.S. from the Vietnam ... |
New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans - Iowa Capital Dispatch Veterans depend on SNAP. Nationally, around 1.2 million veterans with lower incomes, or about 8% of the total veteran population of 16.2 million ... | Iowa State Fair celebrates Vietnam veterans with parade - YouTube Iowa State Fair celebrates Vietnam veterans with parade Subscribe to KCCI on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/QY3wuM Get more Des Moines news: ... |
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| Transit agency seeks donations for free rides for veterans | Southeast Iowa Union The transportation program serving Southeast Iowa known as 10-15 Transit has launched a new nonprofit to support local veterans.
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Transit agency seeks donations for free rides for veterans | Southeast Iowa Union The transportation program serving Southeast Iowa known as 10-15 Transit has launched a new nonprofit to support local veterans. | See all the sights from Monday at the Iowa State Fair 2025 Monday is Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair plus so much more. What's happening at the fairgrounds: |
Minneapolis VA unions being locked out under Trump order - Star Tribune Federal workers were changing the locks to a union office at the Minneapolis Veterans Medical Center on Tuesday amid the Trump administration's ... | Back from Iowa, Sen. Ruben Gallego focuses on health care, meets with Arizona veterans a fellow veteran asked the freshman lawmaker at an Aug.11 veterans-themed town hall at the Apache Junction library. It drew laughter and a joking ... |
... Iowa coordinator and veteran, said in a press release. “We want to help ... “Veterans, military personnel and family members will have the ... |
... Iowa, where members of his party have lost considerable ground. A Marine veteran who spent 10 years in the House before winning his Senate race, Mr. |
Your guide to Monday, Aug. 11 at the Iowa State Fair: Veterans Day events, weather and more 5 must-see events for Monday, Aug. 11 at the 2025 Iowa State Fair · Veteran's Day parade: 11 a.m. at the Grand Concourse. · Black Hawk helicopter ... | [Iowa Farm Boy}WWII veteran, 109, among close to 50 at nation's largest 'Spirit of '45' event, in SD About 21 veterans there were older than 100. Wendt, who enlisted in 1937, was raised on an Iowa farm, joined the Civilian Conservation Corps ... |
Close Up: Breaking down Iowa DOGE task force's recommendations - KCCI VETERAN NATHAN SAGE, STATE REPRESENTATIVE JD SCHOLTEN, STATE SENATOR ZACH WAHLS AND DES MOINES SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR JACKIE NORRIS. ON THE REPUBLICAN ... | Ruben Gallego Fires Up Iowa Crowd With Attack on Trump's Tax Bill - Newsweek Speaking at a town-hall meeting in Davenport, eastern Iowa, Gallego, a Marine veteran and Arizona's first Latino U.S. senator, said the bill ... |
'He's my hero': Veteran credits service dog with saving his life – literally - KCRG One person was killed in an accident involving farm equipment in Black Hawk County on Friday. One killed in northeastern Iowa farm equipment accident. | [Iowa native] Charley Pritchett is WWII veteran and oldest UWF student - Pensacola News Journal "I was just an Iowa farm boy,'' he said. "But no, I think I did everything I ever wanted to. I can't think of anything else. There's been a lot of ... |
Travelling Vietnam War Memorial - YouTube Full Story: A central Iowa city is the temporary host of a replica of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It's part of a cross country that brings people ... | PAYING TRIBUTE: Lakes Area veterans trying to find owner of lost war medals Some Vietnam War veterans from the Iowa Great Lakes Area are one last mission -- a mission of brotherhood. Merle Dodds of Milford purchased a ... |
Veteran Affairs plans to remove abortion services from its medical coverage - KWQC The Department of Veterans Affairs said it plans on removing abortion and related healthcare services from its coverage. | Veterans Group Slams Ariz. Sen. Gallego in Ad Blitz - WPRO ... veterans as he prepares for a high-profile visit to Iowa, Breitbart reported. Veteran Action, a grassroots organization that promotes “America ... Veterans Group Slams Ariz. Sen. Gallego in Ad Blitz - KTUC-AM - KTUC-AM |
WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, but he thinks it should ... |
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Great River Health partners with Home-Base Iowa - Mississippi Valley Publishing This award is presented to employers that have shown a commitment to supporting the veteran community in Iowa through programs, incentives, and ... | IowaWORKS to host ninth Quad-Cities Success Fair ... Iowa coordinator and a military veteran. “We want to help those people ... veteran career planner for IowaWORKS. “The community is also ... |
'It made me proud': Army veteran connects with child who saluted on his doorbell camera 'It made me proud': Army veteran connects with child who saluted on his doorbell camera ... Eastern Iowa woman arrested after driving with missing car ... | VFW Comes Home for its 126th National Convention The nation's largest and most established combat veteran service organization returns to the city where it all began ... Iowa, the first woman to ... |
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Why Arizona's Sen. Ruben Gallego is 2028 presidential longshot as he heads to Iowa Gallego, at 45, is relatively young, Latino and a military veteran from a presidential battleground. It's the kind of background that could be ... | Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA - NPR WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, but he thinks it ... |
Meet The 2025 VA Student Trainee Experience Program (VA-STEP) Graduates - VA.gov Megan Hollis. According to Robert Laws, Nurse Educator and program coordinator at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (NWIHCS), The VA- ... | Iowa veterans share perspectives on Hiroshima's impact | Top Stories | kwwl.com WATERLOO, Iowa — A solemn reflection on history took place in Japan as a memorial ceremony marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of ... |
Operation Front Porch: Atlantic Veteran Rallies Support for Deployed Soldiers with Yellow Ribbons ... (Atlantic) An Atlantic man and Navy Vietnam Veteran is asking residents to show support for the brave men and . ... (Underwood, IA) -- The Western Iowa ... | VA terminates most of its union contracts, appearing to disregard OPM guidance Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks during a hearing on March 6. Workforce ... veteran health care is more expensive and results in worse outcomes for ... |
Linn County Veterans Services outlines budget and outreach efforts for veterans support Thanks to Scribe from Workplace AI , all articles about Iowa are free for you to enjoy throughout 2025! ... Veteran Affairs, highlighting budgetary ... | Willis Dady receives $50K Lowe's Hometowns grant to make veteran housing ADA accessible “Now we won't have to turn anyone away that is in a wheelchair,” Willis Dady Veteran Program Manager Shannon Fay said in the release. ... Iowa DOGE Task ... |
VA drops contracts, says unions aren't helping veterans | National | thecentersquare.com Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan ... veteran policies of this administration," AFGE National President ... | Commissioners send Veteran Services local option levy to voters | | thenewsguard.com The Lincoln County Veteran Services Office is available to support approximately 5,200 military veterans ... Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine ... |
Congress Looks To Ease Restrictions on Veterans' Use of Non-VA Clinics and Hospitals WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, but he thinks it ... | Marshalltown veterans Jeff Heiden, Joe Latham share history of F-4 Phantom fighter jet ... Originally, it was suggested to place it on the Iowa Veterans Home campus, but Heiden envisioned a more public location. “I drive by the airplane ... |
Traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial makes its way into city of Nevada - KCCI NEVADA, Iowa —. The Wall that Heals, a cross-country traveling replica of ... | Hill sworn in; Run for Veterans to return | North Scott Press “You come out and celebrate all that the veterans have done for the community and the county and everything else in Eastern Iowa. I think it's ... |
Founding father of Iowa Lakes Community College passes away - Kossuth County Advance The 95-year-old farmer and lifetime resident of Dickinson County was a veteran of World War II. His three years of military service included time with ... | Trump administration wants to end abortion coverage through Veterans Affairs - Ottumwa Courier The Department of Veterans Affairs posted the proposed rule change ... Iowa Area Crime Commission, Eddyville Water Department. View salaries ... |
Iowa veteran surpasses 2000-mile mark on Appalachian Trail - WHO13.com WHO 13 NEWS – Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen is making his way through Maine at the Kennebec River Crossing in Caratunk. It's the final state of the ... | Iowa World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Perry - YouTube Iowa World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Perry For more Local News from KCRG: https://www.kcrg.com/ For more YouTube Content: ... Iowa World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday in Perry - X - X Iowa World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Perry - NewsBreak - NewsBreak |
Eastern Iowa residents rediscover family while honoring veteran of War of 1812 Keyes was born in New York, and lived in several locations — including bounty land in Indiana — following his military service. He relocated to Iowa ... Eastern Iowa residents rediscover family while honoring veteran of War of 1812 - X - X | Rep. Bobby Kaufmann elected as Iowa House majority leader But Windschitl is stepping down from legislative leadership role as the Missouri Valley veteran seeks election to the U.S. House. ... Jennifer Konfrst, ... |
New law seeks to help veterans struggling with homeownership | ABA Banking Journal ABA Banking Journal - American Bankers Association ... veteran obligated on the loan execute documents to ensure the VA ... Iowa targets crypto ATMs for role in alleged scams · FinCEN issues list ... | Vet Together to be hosted by IowaWORKS, partners - Enterprise Media - Spencer Reporter An idea spurred by Heather Warren, veteran career planner for Iowa Workforce Development, and a planning committee of regional veteran's services ... |
Calgary man home after cycling more than 500 kilometres across Iowa for veterans A Calgarian has returned home after an ambitious journey -- raising money for veterans. Last month, CTV News reported about veteran Geoff Low ... | Clay County Pheasants Forever hosts first-ever Heroes Hunt - Spencer Reporter Chapter board member B.J. Sikora, a six-year Iowa Army National Guard veteran, organized the event. ... military veterans. “It really is a way ... |
Council Bluffs museum looking to attract new generation to aid in preserving local history COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - Inside a Council Bluffs airplane hangar is decades of military artifacts. Many of the items come from directly from ... | Pate Encourages Iowans to Participate in 10th Annual Iowa State Fair Straw Poll ... veteran groups. The Iowa League of Heroes will also be in attendance, taking photos and promoting voter registration from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday ... |
New Prescription Option Puts Veterans In Control Of Refills | VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care Ask your provider if Park a Prescription is right for you. | LaFOY HONORED AS VETERAN CENTENARIAN - Enterprise Media - Dickinson County News World War II Army veteran Aubrey LaFoy got a ... A traditional summer event in the Iowa Great Lakes Region continues to grow and flourish. |
Giving back to a veteran - Storm Lake Times Pilot Giving back to a veteran. Wells: 'I never thought anything like this would ... Des Moines water woes highlight Iowa's chronic nitrate problem. | 96-year-old IVH resident Richard Huff, son Dave travel to D.C. for Cedar Valley Honor Flight For Richard, who resides at the Iowa Veterans Home and served from 1948 ... Richard, who was the oldest veteran on the flight, said he was ... |
Camp Algona open house honors Dwaine Lighter, Veteran of the Year - Messenger News Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Iowa, LLC | https://www.messengernews.net | 713 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 50501 | 515-573-2141. Notifications. | Vos: Sheldon's last Civil War veterans | Mail-sun - nwestiowa.com Shaffer died from a stroke on May 27, 1936, at the age of 93, making him Sheldon's last surviving veteran from the Civil War. ... Iowa Information, Inc. |
House Republicans Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Ending Abortion Services at VA House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) ... | Trump administration revokes Biden era abortion rule for veterans - The Hill Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa), Morgan Luttrell (Texas), Derrick Van Orden (Wis.) ... Veteran Affairs Veterans Affairs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar ... |
When is 'The Wall That Heals' in Nevada? More on the Vietnam memorial - The Ames Tribune The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be in Nevada from Aug. ... Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs ... | “KIOW Cares” w/John Emswiler of Moving Veteran's Forward/Friday August 1st Forest City, IA ... KIOW-FM signed on the air November 8, 1978 and is north Iowa and southern Minnesota's Information Station. Facebook · X ... |
Local Veterans Recognized for Military Service During Nordic Fest - Decorah News Community members wishing to nominate a veteran for a Quilt of ... Iowa City Driver Crashes on Drake Hill Road. Next. Back. Loading... View ... | Vietnam War Veterans to be Recognized During 50th Anniversary Commemoration at Iowa ... Email. veterans-parade-state-fair. Photo courtesy of Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs. The theme of this year's Veterans Day at the Iowa State ... |
Willis Dady receives $50,000 Lowe's grant for veteran housing renovations - KGAN CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Willis Dady Homeless Services has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Lowe's Hometowns project to renovate Westminster ... | From Iowa & Back, The Vietnam Era - Emmetsburg Reporter Democrat Sixteen Iowa Vietnam Veterans agreed to share their experiences and thoughts regarding the war. The film took the audience to when the young men ... |
Upper Iowa University Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designation FAYETTE, IOWA (July 30, 2025) — Upper Iowa University announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly School designation. Upper Iowa University Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly School Designation - Upper Iowa University | Trump Is Vetting Top General Nominees. It Could Be Seen as a Loyalty Test. | Military.com ... Iowa, July 3, 2025, at the 132d Wing in Des Moines, Iowa. (Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly/U.S. Air National Guard photo). Military.com | By Thomas ... |
American Legion is ready to cruise - Messenger News Army veteran Todd McCubbin said the Legion post asks its members to ... Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Iowa, LLC | https://www ... | |
What Americans think about Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll; WCF Courier
Wife of Marine Corps veteran released from ICE custody after advocacy from GOP Senator’s office; KWQC
Wounded vet confirmed to Veterans Affairs role as GOP slams Dems for slow-walking Trump picks; FoxNews
It’s official! Davis County is a Home Base Iowa community; Bloomfield Democrat
Iowa veteran makes it to Maine on Appalachian Trail; WHO TV
Former army vets trade combat boots for gardening shears: Sisters In Bloom QC to host grand opening; KWQC
D.C. Dispatch: Iowa lawmakers push water rule changes, judicial nominations; Iowa Capital Dispatch
RAGBRAI Riders On Mission For Veterans; KCAU
Lawmakers convene special hearing at veterans center to examine rural health care challenges; Stars & Stripes
Ratings system evaluates how veterans' charities use donations; KGAN
Mills County VA hosts annual Dog Days event; KETV
Congratulations to Deb Roe, Don Lewis, and the entire Veterans Mobile Food Pantry team!; Ottumwa Radio
QC Success Fair to assist veterans in job search; QC Buisiness
Veteran Recognition Ceremony set for July 26 at Warren County Fair; Independent Advocate (Indianola)
Hello Iowa: Helping veterans unleash independence; WHO TV
Iowa veteran almost to 1900 mile mark on Appalachian Trail; WHO TV
Iowa Celebrates National Hire a Veteran Day; Iowa Workforce Development
This 71-year-old Air Force veteran will compete in pickleball at the National Senior Games in Des Moines; We Are The Mighty
Washington County Fair Quilts of Valor Presentation Recognizes 12 Veterans; SE Iowa Union
QC Veterans Outreach Center invites crafters to support local veterans; WQAD
Daughter of late Tuskegee Airman talks about her father's journey to becoming one of the first Black US military pilots; Herald Times Reporter (Oshkosh, WI)
Former Governor, Ambassador to China Terry Branstad visits Iowa Veterans Home; Marshalltown T-R
New candidate’s slogan: ‘Make America Iowa’; KTIV
Army blames showers left ‘wet after use’ for mold in barracks; Task & Purpose
100-year-old veteran reflects on serving in three wars; KCAU
IowaWORKS hosting veteran job fair in August; Our Quad Cities
Local Veterans Honored with 4-H Quilts of Valor; KCII
'It puts a smile on my face': Local veteran competes in National Veterans Wheelchair Games; KIMT
Veteran Flagpole Initiative installs displays along RAGBRAI route; KIMT
Iowa veteran celebrates 100th birthday with friends, family, and special tribute; KTVO
Board sanctions VA therapist fired for incompetence and ‘hostile’ conduct; Iowa Capitol Dispatch
3 men from different branches of military tied together with a piece of patriotism; KWQC
Quilts of Valor leave veterans covered in love; FD Messenger
We The People: Vietnam Veteran working with Cedar Rapids Community School District and homeless children; KCRG
Vietnam vet gives RAGBRAI riders crosses as they exercise the freedom he says he fought for; DMR
Veteran Flagpole Initiative honors veterans during RAGBRAI; KCCI
Partially-paralyzed Navy veteran underway in the RAGBRAI; KCRG
Jake Larson, a WWII veteran who became a TikTok star as 'Papa Jake', has died at 102; IPR
Nunn Advances Key Bipartisan Amendments in FY26 Defense Bill; Western Iowa Today
D-Day veteran and TikTok star 'Papa Jake' Larson dies at 102; We Are Iowa Local 5
VA to extend caregiver support program eligibility for “legacy” Veterans, caregivers; EIN Presswire
DeWitt nonprofit helping Ukrainian refugees make new lives in Iowa; WQAD
Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl campaigns for Iowa’s 4th congressional district; KCCI
Iowa WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday; WHO TV
Dog Days of Summer for Veterans Returns July 24th in Glenwood; KMALand Radio
First Person Civil War events presented July 20 at Dover Museum; SE Iowa Union
Tama County Veterans Affairs to host appreciation dinner July 25; Tama-Toledo News Chronicle
How Iowa's Congress members voted on Trump's $9B cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid; DMR
Veteran sues feds after reportedly being detained at raid; The Center Square
U.S. Navy diver to ride RAGBRAI to help veterans become pilots; KCRG
Milford RAGBRAI: Honoring Veterans Before Historic Ride into Minnesota; NW Iowa Now
Forgotten Revolutionary War veteran added to Iowa memorial; Axios Des Moines
UI research funding advances health, science, community resilience; University of Iowa
Iowa veterans invited to join State Fair parade honoring Vietnam War; KWWL
Omaha home renovation program helps veterans, first responders; WOW TV
Retired four-star veteran to speak at ’25 Siouxland Chamber Annual Dinner; KCAU
America’s oldest living Marine veteran to celebrate 105th birthday; KCRG
Army veteran and US citizen arrested in California immigration raid warns it could happen to anyone; We Are Iowa Local 5
Iowa veteran makes it to New Hampshire hiking Appalachian Trail; WHO TV
Wine Glass Painting Event to Benefit Veterans Museum; WCF Courier
Veterans Voices: ‘Rangers lead the Way’: How a deceased Siouxland veteran made an impact in WWII; KCAU
Health Chairwoman Dr. Miller-Meeks Leads Hearing on Lifesaving Role VA Community Care Doctors Have in Delivering Specialty Care to Veterans; U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs
Honoring of local Veterans by Midwest Veterans of America includes oldest living Veterans and other special recognition ...; Waukon Standard
Army veteran, nursing school dean Kathy Dolter running for Congress against Ashley Hinson; DMR