In celebration of February’s Black History Month, the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum will host a traveling exhibit from the African-American Museum of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, entitled “Unconditional Loyalty: The Military Service of African-Americans.”
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Unconditional Loyalty exhibit
Events, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | February 1, 2012 | 
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Budget, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | January 31, 2012 | Comments (0)
Gov. Terry E. Branstad announced today that he will sign Senate File 2007, the first bill of the 2012 legislative session, into law tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the governor’s formal office. Joining the governor will be Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Major Gen. Timothy Orr, head of the Iowa National Guard.
SF 2007 provides $1.3 million in additional resources for the National Guard Education Assistance Program, which covers tuition costs for returning service members at Iowa’s higher education institutions.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
10 a.m. Gov. Branstad signs Senate File 2007 into law
Governor’s formal office
Iowa State Capitol
Des Moines, IA
Budget, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | January 30, 2012 | Comments (0)
Maj. Gen. Tim Orr, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, addressed legislators in a joint session of the Iowa House and Senate this morning. To see the entire address click on the link below:
State of the Guard 2012
Veterans Affairs | JillJ | January 18, 2012 | Comments (2)
Happy Birthday to our service members of the United States Marine Corps-
November 10th, 1775.
Veterans Affairs | JillJ | November 10, 2011 | Comments (0)
We as a nation will honor our Veterans this year on Friday, November 11th. It is an opportunity to pay tribute to all American Veterans and give thanks to Veterans who served our country honorably during war and peace. I trust you will take the time with me to commemorate Iowa’s Veterans who have served our community, state,and nation throughout history.
Due to the three-day weekend, my thoughts turn to the history and the significance of Veterans Day. In an effort to promote tourism, Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill in 1968. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was included in that act to move certain holidays to Mondays. Due to the historical and patriotic significance of November 11th, our Congress returned the observance of Veterans Day to November 11th in 1976.
Opportunities abound throughout our communities statewide for all of us to pay tribute, honor, and salute our Veterans and fellow Warriors who have served and continue to serve selflessly around the world. I encourage you to attend an event in your community.
Have a safe weekend as you pay tribute to Iowa’s Veterans and those
continuing to serve our State and Nation.
Sincerely,
Timothy E. Orr
Major General, Iowa National
Click on the links below for Veterans Day events and appreciation meals on Friday:
VETERANS DAY MEALS
VETERANS DAY EVENTS
Events, Uncategorized, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | November 8, 2011 | Comments (1)
On Monday, April 18th, the House honored those Iowan’s who served in WW II. Representatives commemorated the 70 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor Deccember 7, 1941. The honorary events started with a proclamation honoring all World War II veterans and their service in the war read by several members of the House. Following the reading, the veterans were recognized in the rotunda by several speakers. Speakers included the Head of Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Brigadier General Derek Hill, Director of Veterans Affairs, Jodi Tymeson, Representative Royd Chambers, Senator Daryl Beall and Representative Jerry Kearns. The 50 some veterans in attendance veterans who accepted the applause of the elected members asked to also remember and honor those who lost their lives in the war.
Events, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | April 19, 2011 | Comments (0)
On Wednesday, April 13, Rep. Dwayne Alons attended the bill signing for the bill designating August 7 as Iowa’s Purple Heart Day. HF 474 will be a day for Iowans to recognize all veterans who have been killed or wounded in hostile actions and have received a Purple Heart Medal for their sacrifice during military service to the United States of America. The bill was the original idea of a constituent of Rep. Chris Hagenow (R-Polk). HF 474 was assigned to Rep. Dwayne Alons, member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, as sub-committee chair and floor manager.
“I am pleased and honored to be a part of this long overdue recognition that our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines deserve. Even though the day will not be an official holiday, it will be a great opportunity for veteran service organizations to keep the public aware of the high price of freedom that we all enjoy,” said Alons. If you would like more information about the Purple Heart, checkout this website: http://www.purpleheart.org/
Veterans Affairs | JillJ | April 14, 2011 | Comments (0)
(URBANDALE) – Gov.-Elect Terry Branstad today announced that retired Brig. Gen. Jodi Tymeson will serve in the Branstad/Reynolds administration as head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Tymeson, served in the Iowa Army National Guard from 1974-2007. While there, she graduated from officer candidate school and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1982. She served as platoon leader, company commander, battalion commander and troop command commander – responsible for 3,450 soldiers.
Press Releases, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | December 7, 2010 | Comments (0)
House Republican committee assignments are now assembled for 2011. Click the links below to view lists in PDF.
Agriculture, Commerce, Economic Growth, Education, Environmental Protection, Human Resources, Judiciary, Labor, Local Government, Natural Resources, Public Safety, State Government, Transportation, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | November 29, 2010 | Comments (0)
