Veterans Day on the Hill

On January 21, the Statehouse hosted the annual Veterans Day on the Hill. It was a great opportunity for the senators to talk with hundreds of veterans from across the state about their concerns and ideas.

The families of Iowa soldiers in our communities often speak of the stress they experience when a spouse or parent is called to active duty. 

This year, we’re making relocating easier for Iowa’s military families. One proposal calls for ensuring that “trailing spouses” of active military members are eligible for unemployment if they have to give up a job; they won’t face withdrawal fees and penalties if they must leave college mid-term; and they’ll get the assistance they need to transfer professional certifications, including teaching certificates, to their new home state.

We’ll do all we can to make sure those who serve our country in the military have the tools and training they need to complete their mission, return home and re-enter civilian life.

Here are some of the photos from Veterans Day on the Hill:

Leaders from the North Central Iowa CAP Council visited the state capital on January 21 and discussed various labor proposals with Senator Bill Dotzler. From left to right: Lee Bedore of Waterloo from Post 838, Senator Dotzler, JJ Keene of Dubuque from Post 94, and Mike Bigley of Cresco from Post 120.

Senator Jack Kibbie (left) and Senator Daryl Beall (center) meet with a visitor during Veterans Day on the Hill.

On January 21, Representative McKinley Bailey (right) joined Senator Rich Olive (left) to meet with Lee Ayers of Webster City, IA, who serves as Vice Commander of the 8th district of the Iowa American Legion. It's always great to have our Iowa veterans at the Statehouse.

Among those on hand for Veterans Day on the Hill on January 21 were Jim and Brenda Stotser from Iowa Falls.