Posts With Keyword ‘Veteran’s Day’

History of Veterans Day

Posted: Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 6:26 am

Veterans Day is tomorrow, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.

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Veteran’s Day Bill Moves to Full House

Posted: Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 6:18 am

Iowa Veteran’s could be getting another paid day off work under a proposal in the State House.

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Veterans Day: Comments from a vet, and schedule of events

Posted: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 6:28 am

Today is Veterans Day. The national holiday can be traced back to the signing of the treaty that ended World War I.

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Riverside Vet’s Memorial Dedicated this Week

Posted: Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 6:45 am

The new Riverside Veterans Memorial will be dedicated this week during a special service in honor of Veterans Day.

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Busy Week for Local Vets Organizations

Posted: Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 6:44 am

Veteran’s Day is this week and there are a variety of local events planned to honor the men and women of the armed services.

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Highest Ranking American Legion Offical to Visit Washington

Posted: Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 6:21 am

Iowa’s highest ranking American Legion official is spending part of his Veteran’s Day in Washington.

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