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Governor says trip to Iraq was more than a “photo op”

by O. Kay Henderson on March 3, 2010

in Military, Politics & Government

Governor Culver visiting the Iowa National Guard 294th Area Support Medical Company in Iraq.

Governor Culver visiting the Iowa National Guard 294th Area Support Medical Company in Iraq.

Governor Chet Culver is defending his recent, two-day trip to Iraq. Jonathan Narcisse, a Democrat who announced this weekend that he’s challenging Culver’s reelection, called the trip nothing more than a “photo op” for Culver.

Culver says this weekend’s trip was “absolutely” justified. “I am the commander-in-chief of the Iowa National Guard and have a duty and an obligation to support our troops,” Culver says.

“And as far as I’m concerned that means being there with them, on the ground, in combat, to show my support and my commitment to doing all I can to help.”

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First Lady encourages Iowans to lend a hand to families of soldiers

by Dar Danielson 03/1/10 3:07 AM

The Iowa National Guard is preparing to send some 3,5oo soldiers to Afghanistan in the largest deployment since World War Two. Iowa First Lady Mari Culver met with some guardmembers and their families Friday to talk about the resources available to help the families once the soldiers are deployed.
Culver says the families also wanted to [...]

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Governor Culver visits Iowa soldiers in Iraq

by Dar Danielson 02/26/10 1:10 PM
Governor Chet Culver (file photo)

Iowa Governor Chet Culver is in Iraq visiting soldiers today. The governor talked about that trip in a noon conference call with reporters.
Culver says he met with guardsmen and reservists from Iowa to learn about the things they are doing. “It was a wonderful day, I really had a chance to sit down and visit [...]

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Lawmakers consider military child visitation bill

by O. Kay Henderson 02/23/10 1:16 PM

Iowa lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow parents who’re in the military to transfer their visitation rights to other family members during deployment. The move comes as more than 3,500 Iowa National Guards members are preparing to leave for Afghanistan this fall.
Senator Steve Warnstadt, a Democrat from Sioux City, is a member of the [...]

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Camp Dodge has new anti-terrorist entryway

by Pat Curtis 02/19/10 8:48 AM

The Iowa National Guard’s 83-acre facility near Des Moines has a new entry way designed to prevent terrorist attacks. Guard officials spent $1.5 million in federal money to enhance security measures at the main entrance to Camp Dodge in Johnston.
Adjutant General Tim Orr says the most noticeable change involves the roadway. It’s no longer a [...]

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Respite pay for Iowa National Guard members getting closer

by Dar Danielson 02/18/10 8:37 AM

Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley, a Democrat from Waterloo, says overdue payments to some 800 Iowa National Guard members should soon be on the way. The pay is called “respite leave.” Braley says if a soldier is required to serve in a combat area longer than the designated period, then you are eligible for time off [...]

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Senate Democrats, three from GOP endorse reorg plan

by O. Kay Henderson 02/1/10 9:30 PM

The Iowa Senate endorsed a state government reorganization plan tonight. After nearly four hours of debate, all the Democrats in the senate along with just three Republican senators voted for the bill.
Senator Staci Appel, a Democrat from Ackworth, was co-chair of a committee that started crafting the plan this past summer.
“This task was daunting, but [...]

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