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Thursday, June 21, 2012  The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program offers vets a second chance for educational benefits.

Friday, October 22, 2010  New Veteran's Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, located at 1009 E. Pennsylvania Ave., in Ottumwa.

Monday, May 10, 2010  Fact Finder explores the increased focus on veterans issues in the midst of this primary election season.

Friday, April 16, 2010  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin has announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding $2.2 million in Recovery Act funds for improvements to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Friday, February 19, 2010  If you are a Veteran, widow, or widower who has not filled out your EVR and need assistance, please contact the Missouri Veterans Commission.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  After rocky start, VA more smoothly processing new GI Bill claims for Iraq, Afghanistan vets

Monday, January 11, 2010  APNewsBreak: Suicide rate rises significantly among male veterans ages 18 to 29

Monday, October 26, 2009  Gates says mental health ailments are 'widespread, entrenched and insidious' among troops

Tuesday, October 20, 2009  First lady Michelle Obama visits Veterans Affairs department, thanks employees for serving

Wednesday, September 16, 2009  The second of 21 listening posts across Missouri set up in Kirksville Wednesday night.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  The Missouri Veterans Commission in partnership with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a Veterans Town Hall/Listening Post at the Kirksville Primary School, 1815 East Hamilton on Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008  Veterans Affairs sued over Michigan Marine's suicide