Category Archives: Veterans

Senate Republicans Obstruct Passage Of Veterans Jobs Bill

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

maddowblog.msnbc.com Veterans won’t be getting a new, billion-dollar jobs program, not from this Senate. Republicans on Wednesday afternoon blocked a vote on the Veterans Job Corps Bill after Jeff Sessions of Alabama raised a point of order — he said … Continue reading →

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Think Twice, Then Think Again

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today we have another guest post from Larry Hodgden. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. Family, … Continue reading →

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Rep. Loebsack Announces Funding For Homeless Veterans Assistance in Davenport

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02)Announces More than $247,000 to Prevent Homelessness Among Veterans in Davenport Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. in Davenport will receive $247,543 in funding from the Department of Veterans … Continue reading →

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'Days' by Don Place

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s note: Following is a chapter from the new book “Days” by Don Place. Don wrote this book partly to get his message about Vietnam out, a voice he felt was not being adequately expressed. His stories from 1967 and … Continue reading →

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Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day, 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”  –  Joseph Campbell  

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The Courtney Report

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

2012 successes for jobs, education, economy The 2012 session resulted in some significant successes for Iowans. We’ve once again balanced the state budget without raising taxes. And we’ve approved measures that will move this state forward, create jobs, grow our … Continue reading →

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Tom Courtney Holding Public Meetings This Week On Education Reform

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Everyone welcome at education reform discussions How can we help our students do even better? Which of Gov. Branstad’s education reform ideas will help our local schools—and which might hurt? I want to know what you think. I’m organizing public … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day Events Honoring Those Who Serve

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs would greatly appreciate your assistance in spreading the word of these events, celebrations, observances, and ceremonies taking place throughout the Great State of Iowa on and around Veterans Day. This is a great opportunity … Continue reading →

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Veterans For Peace Plan Armistice Day Event

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bfiaedflaherty

Local groups, including Veterans for Peace, Friday will recall the hopes of peoples for an end to war when the Armistice ending World War I on the Western Front was celebrated 93 years ago on Nov. 11, 1918. Bells rang … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2011

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Memorial Day 2011 From Iowa Senator Bob Dvorsky Iowa is currently experiencing its largest deployment since World War II, with about 2,800 Iowa soldiers in Afghanistan alone. It’s a powerful reminder this Memorial Day that freedom comes at a cost. … Continue reading →

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