Traverse County approves $7,500 veterans services grant

Feb 22, 2026

The commission unanimously approved a $7,500 Veterans Services Grant to support Rainbow Rider, buy promotional items, update the VSO office and fund training and conference attendance for the county Veterans Service Officer.

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The Traverse County Commission accepted a $7,500 Veterans Services Grant for Veterans Services on a unanimous vote. Veterans Service Officer Jared Lamm told the board the grant will pay for Rainbow Rider service support, promotional items, upgrades to the Veterans Service Office and for the VSO to attend conferences and training. Commissioner Dwight Nelson moved to accept the grant; Commissioner Kayla Schmidt seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0.

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