Additional news for Iowa veterans

In August, a statewide community covenant was signed in a special ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. The covenant signifies the commitment of Iowans to protecting our military families while soldiers are deployed, welcoming returning veterans and helping them reintegrate to civilian life.

The Iowa Veterans Cemetery recently completed its first year of operation. Located 10 miles west of Des Moines near Van Meter, it’s Iowa’s first state-owned and operated veterans cemetery constructed with federal funds. Nearly 400 Iowa veterans and family members have been laid to rest there, and more than 3,300 applications for burial have been processed. Learn more at www.iowava.org/vetcemetery.

If you know a volunteer who has gone above and beyond in service to Iowa veterans, consider nominating them for an Iowa Veteran Volunteer Certificate of Recognition. For more information, contact Jill Joseph at 515-242-1824 or jill.joseph@iowa.gov.