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Director briefs commission on Memorial Day plans, bench projects and outreach recruitment
Summary
Executive Director Kevin Huseboe reported on Coffee & Camaraderie meetings, Memorial Day programming (including a Quilt of Valor), a bench project coordinated with Fort Dodge prison, clinic name changes announced by Senator Ernst's office, RAGBRAI plans and ongoing recruitment for van drivers.
Executive Director Kevin Huseboe delivered the director's report, covering several outreach and program items. Huseboe said Coffee & Camaraderie meets the first Tuesday with good attendance and that Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial (3 p.m.) will include the award of a Quilt of Valor. He also noted outreach planning tied to the county's 250th‑year events.
Huseboe reported that Brian Brooks, the VA contact who assists incarcerated individuals, is coordinating with Fort Dodge prison to build two benches honoring SSGT Tovar and SSGT Howard, with family input on placement. The record also states that Senator Ernst's staff announced name changes for a local clinic to honor SSGT Howard and for the VA clinic on Army Post Road to honor SSGT Tovar. Huseboe noted Home Base Iowa website items and that advertisements for new van drivers continue.
