Iowa veterans deserve our support

Senator Wilhelm met with a group of veterans from her district during the annual Veterans Day on the Hill.

On January 18, hundreds of veterans from around the state visited the Iowa Capitol to meet with legislators. We were pleased to welcome local veterans to the Senate and listen to their concerns and ideas.

Throughout the day, veterans had the chance to meet Adjutant General Timothy Orr of the Iowa National Guard, Commandant David Worley of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Todd Jacobus, chair of the Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs, and Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs executive director Jodi Tymeson.

In recent years, the Legislature re-established the Veterans Affairs Committee to ensure bipartisan work toward meeting the needs of those who serve. This year, we continue to explore opportunities to support Iowa veterans and their families, enhance existing services at the state and county levels, and help returning servicemembers make a smooth transition back to civilian life.

 Iowa troops who are in harm’s way and those who’ve served over the decades deserve our gratitude and dedicated support.