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Local nonprofit pays off firefighter's mortgage as he battles Stage 4 cancer
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Local nonprofit pays off firefighter's mortgage as he battles Stage 4 cancer
Firefighter Mike Broderick has spent his whole life helping others. Now, his community and a local nonprofit are working to help him and his family.
Military News
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs data shows Iowa's veteran suicide rates above national average
The total number of veteran suicide deaths in Iowa decreased by 1 in 2021, but the veteran suicide rate in Iowa is higher than the national average.
Local News
WesleyLife celebrates Indianola veterans with flag raising, presentation
Indianola's WesleyLife senior facility chose to honor those who served their country one day early on Friday, even highlighting a special veteran in the community.
Veterans
Waukee Fleet Farm honors Memorial Day with taps
The official military call is traditionally played by a single bugle or trumpet during flag ceremonies and military funerals.
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Iowans observe Memorial Day to honor veterans
Gov. Kim Reynolds honored veterans at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Meanwhile, in West Des Moines, McClaren's Resthaven Chapel and Cemetery held it's own observance.
Local Sports
National Veterans Golden Age Games come to a close
The games featured more than a dozen events that veterans 55 and older from across the country competed in.
Local Sports
Local veterans prepare for Golden Age Games
The National Veterans Golden Age Games are designed to promote an active and healthy lifestyle among veterans.
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Local veterans prepare for Golden Age Games
The 37th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games will take place in central Iowa May 20-25.
Local News
Volunteers lay more than 4,000 wreaths across Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Wreaths Across America volunteers braved the elements to leave a token of their gratitude for the state's veterans.
The Big Story
Volunteers lay more than 4,000 wreaths across Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Wreaths Across America volunteers braved the elements to leave a token of their gratitude for the state's veterans.
Veterans
Iowans observe Memorial Day 2022
Organizations across Iowa marked Memorial Day with various events, including hikes, concerts and funeral ceremonies.
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