(DES MOINES) – Speaker-Elect Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) today announced the final committee chairs for the 84th General Assembly.
Education, Environmental Protection, Government Oversight, Human Resources, Judiciary, Local Government, Natural Resources, Press Releases, Public Safety, Veterans Affairs | JillJ | November 18, 2010 | 
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Veteran’s Day is Thursday, November 11th, 2010. Join Iowa in honoring Veterans who have selflessly defended our country and freedom. Take time Thursday to thank the servicemen and women for their time, service, and dedication to our country.
Veterans Affairs | JillJ | November 10, 2010 | Comments (0)
Our nation’s history is dotted with wars that have shaped our country through different eras. Stories from those who served in those wars help keep our history alive and teach the next generation what freedom and sacrifice for one’s country really means. Unfortunately many of those stories go untold and are lost. The AIB College of Business hopes to help change that.
This upcoming Veterans Day, November 11, AIB is partnering with the Iowa and National Court Reporters Associations, the National Court Reporters Foundation, and the Library of Congress to host the 2nd annual Veterans History Project. The goal of the project is to collect and archive the personal recollections of U.S. wartime veterans so that their stories can be told to future generations. Veterans have given the ultimate sacrifice with their service and dedication to our country, and this is just one way to give back.
Veterans Affairs | admin | October 11, 2010 | Comments (0)
As the House adjourned the 2nd session of the 83rd General Assembly, the House Republican Research Staff put together an end of session wrap-up of notable bills in all committees.
National Guard Officers Look for Help with “Bear Hug” Project
The Iowa National Guard Officers Auxiliary (INGOAux) is putting the call out for help to fund their “Bear Hug” project, which they have been doing since 2001. The project involves assembling and distributing custom-made Teddy Bears for each child, under the age of 12, of a deployed Iowa soldier or airman. The Teddy Bear serves as a source of comfort and a link to the parent from whom children will be separated.
Veterans Affairs | admin | March 19, 2010 | Comments (0)
Veteran’s Day for 2009 is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th. The nation will celebrate like usual with sales and some having the day off of work or school. But there are a number of great ways to show your thanks to Iowa’s and the nation’s veterans.
Veterans Day events around the metro area include:
Veterans Affairs | admin | November 10, 2009 | Comments (0)
The House Republican Staff put together analyses on the Governor’s Across the Board cuts. They can be found under their respective committees in the Bill Analysis section of the site or clicked on from the list below:
10% Across the Board Cut Analyses
Administration and Regulation ATB Cut Analysis
Health and Human Services ATB Cut Analysis
Economic Development ATB Cut Analysis
Natural Resources ATB Cut Analysis
Transportation ATB Cut Analysis
Education ATB Cut Analysis
Budget, Economic Growth, Education, Human Resources, Natural Resources, Transportation, Veterans Affairs | admin | October 30, 2009 | Comments (0)
Join Iowa’s veterans on their special day, Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair, on Monday, August 17th. There will be a number of special events marking the day, including a parade, band performances, and various informational booths and displays.
Those who are at the Fair early can start the day off with “You Made a Difference: A Salute to America’s Veterans,” presented by Mike and Nancy Baethke of Indianola. The salute starts at 9 am and is located in the Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall.
Veterans Affairs | admin | August 14, 2009 | Comments (0)
A non-profit company out of Ohio called Honor Flights, Inc. works to raise money to send WWII and terminally ill veterans to Washington, DC. Two flights have taken Iowa veterans there already and a third one is going tomorrow on a large scale! You can attend the takeoff to show support for our veterans.
Hy-Vee offered to sponsor the latest flight, which will take place on Tuesday, August 11th and will leave from the Des Moines International Airport. The company donated $250,000 to make the flight a reality for the 350 veterans who will be flying there. They will be flying to DC on a 747, a much larger plane than the previous flights and a larger one than the Des Moines airport typically sees.
Veterans Affairs | admin | August 10, 2009 | Comments (2)
From the latest newsletter put out by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, the department is interested in recognizing the excellent volunteer efforts that Iowa citizens provide to veterans. They are asking for nominations. If you know of an individual who has gone above and beyond for Iowa veterans, please nominate them for recognition!
Send a letter to IDVA outlining the volunteer’s efforts, including their mailing address, and IDVA will send them a certificate honoring them. Nominations should be made for volunteer efforts, not for performing the duties of an individual’s employment. Nomination letters can be sent to:
Click to find out how to nominate someone and for volunteer opportunities…
Veterans Affairs | admin | August 4, 2009 | Comments (0)
