Marshall County Veteran Affairs (Executive Director Kevin Huseboe; County Veteran Service Officer Shari Coughenour)

The office. The department's page: "Mission Statement - The mission of the Marshall County Veteran Affairs Commission is to assist all Veterans of Marshall County and any other veterans with their Veteran Disability Claims. The Marshall County Veteran Affairs assists Marshall County veterans and their legal dependents to apply for and maintain state and federal benefits including: Disability Compensation, Disability Pension, Widow/Survivor Benefits, Education/Vocational Benefits, Medical Benefits." Location "Annex Building, 101 E. Main St., Marshalltown, IA 50158" (the county's own map link names it "101 E MAIN STREET, VETERAN AFFAIRS, Marshalltown"); phone 641-754-6335, fax 641-754-4177, [email protected]; hours "Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am - 11:00 am." The team. "Kevin Huseboe, Executive Director ... Kevin Huseboe, Vietnam Era Veteran who has served as Marshall County Iowa Executive Director since 2021. Kevin directs the Marshall County Veteran Affairs office, focusing on helping our local veterans obtain all of the benefits they have earned. Kevin also led efforts to construct the Marshall County Veteran Memorial on the Courthouse Square, with completion in just a year and a half, thanks to generous community donations." And "Shari Coughenour, County Veteran Service Officer, 641-754-6335" - whose five-year service award the board's January 28, 2026 minutes record (see the board's entry). The commission. "Veteran Affairs Commission - Commission Members: Herschel Edwards, Commissioner, Army, Term Ends: 12/31/29; Jeff Grimes, Commissioner, Navy, Term Ends: 12/31/30; Dave Streets, Commissioner Chair, Air Force, Term Ends: 12/31/28. Term Length: 3 Years." The commission meets first Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.; its October 6, 2026 minutes record the transition - "Accepted Resignation of Commissioner Bob Grimes, Appointment of Jeff Grimes through 12/31/2030" - and a September 2, 2025 special 10:00 a.m. meeting was held "To Appoint Commissioner Herschel Edwards". Iowa's commission framework is Iowa Code chapter 35B (the State entry). The rides and the coffee. "Request a Ride: We have several Federally certified drivers who provide transportation for Veterans to their medical appointments at the VA Hospitals or other medical facilities. Veterans are required to call as soon as they know the date of their next appointment, time, and location. We like to have a 2-week notice if possible. Monday and Friday trips are reserved for the Iowa City area. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are reserved for the Des Moines area. ... A copy of the DD214 [is needed] ... our transportation is not handicap accessible." The FAQ adds the operational detail: "We need 5 business days notice due to volunteer driver scheduling. We reserve Mondays and Fridays for Iowa City or Ames trips ... Our van lease requires all riders to be able to get in and get out of the van without assistance. Our van does not carry wheelchairs. Veterans may have a rider with them by providing a written letter from the medical provider of necessity. Region 6 Resource Partners and Peoplerides provide public transit and regional transportation. For more information call them at 641-752-6202." And "Coffee & Camaraderie - A monthly get together for military veterans to support one another and bolster fellowship. Where: Harry C Harter VFW Post 839, 107 E Meadow Lane, Marshalltown, IA 50158. When: 7:30 am - 10:30 am, First Tuesday of the month. Sponsored by: Marshall County Veteran Affairs, Marshall County Home Base Iowa Committee, Harry C. Harter VFW Post No. 839." The DD-214 route. The Auditor & Recorder's Military Service Records page: "Veterans may record their DD214 discharge paper with the County Auditor & Recorder for permanant safekeeping and to help verify eligibilty for benefits and claims. The original DD214 must be presented for recording. A certified copy can only be issued after the document has been officially recorded. The DD214 must be recorded before a military exemption can be applied toward property tax reduction." And the confidentiality note: "Military records maintained by the County Auditor & Recorder are confidential under Iowa law, effective July 1, 2003" - viewable by the veteran, immediate family, a written designee, "a licensed funeral director caring for a deceased veteran", government agencies, a court, and "any requester if the record is more than 75 years old." The Auditor & Recorder's office is at the Courthouse, 1 E. Main St., Suites 360; 641-456-6323.