County hears Home Base Iowa planner about steps to become HBI Community

Jul 13, 2026

Zachary Nelson of Home Base Iowa briefed the Board on program benefits and two formal requirements for designation: a Board resolution and installation of roadside HBI signage; the Board agreed to research nonfinancial incentive options for veterans.

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Zachary Nelson, Career Planner with Home Base Iowa (HBI), presented an overview of how the HBI program supports veteran recruitment and retention and described the procedural steps for Van Buren County to become a designated HBI Community.

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