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25-03-2025
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Iowa veteran embarks on Appalachian Trail journey
WHO 13 NEWS – An Iowa veteran is on a six-month mission to hike what many have attempted but only the toughest have completed. Joedy VanVelzen is hiking the Appalachian Trail: an expedition that extends nearly 2,200 miles between Georgia and Maine and passes through 14 states. 'It's been on the bucket list for years,' VanVelzen said. 'And for it to come together so quickly almost kind of caught me off guard because I wasn't expecting it.' Last year, VanVelzen applied to be a part of a team of veterans to hike the Appalachian Trail through the non-profit Warrior Expeditions. More stories: Veterans' Voices Out of 400 vets who applied and interviewed for the 'Warrior Hike' program, he was one of 20 to make the cut. 'And basically, what they do is they're providing the why,' VanVelzen said. 'It's for veterans that have had at least one or multiple combat deployments, and it's a way to just rebalance yourself and kind of reconnect after being in the service for so long.' Vanvelzen's 40 years of military service included multiple overseas deployments. 'When I first got in, I was a combat medic,' VanVelzen said. 'And then after a couple of years, I've had the opportunity to attend flight school and I flew Blackhawk helicopters for the majority of my career.' Now, this retired veteran is on a new mission to hike more than 2,000 miles over the next six months. 'I feel great about it. I feel like I'm in probably some of the best shape I've been in my entire life,' VanVelzen said. 'And 62 years old and working out at least probably two to three hours a day, at least for the last couple of months since January. I'm physically ready to do this.' His goal is to get up to two miles an hour for 10 hours a day, going four to five days at a time before taking a 'zero day.' That's when he will shower, rest, and resupply. Last Iowa veteran to serve in Vietnam also served in Iraq Warrior Expeditions is providing the clothing, shoes, and supplies he needs to make the long-distance expedition. VanVelzen, with help from his family, is posting updates on his progress on his Facebook page: On the Appalachian Trail with Joedy. 'It is a great motivating factor to have that kind of support that I never knew was out there,' VanVelzen said. Support for a trek that will test him physically and mentally. An outdoor exploration that will make him dig deep on the inside. 'They say this is a life-changing event and your life will be forever different once you complete the trail,' VanVelzen said. 'If you can do this, you can probably do about anything that you set your mind to.' We will post updates on VanVelzen's progress every Tuesday morning on Today in Iowa during the Veterans Voices segment. Iowa veteran embarks on Appalachian Trail journey Iowan sues makers of Jeep Wrangler 4xe due to risk of battery fire or explosion Tractors line Highway 14 to honor longtime Jasper County farmer Iowa Barber Coalition urging lawmakers to approve bill to allow training on the job Iowa Senate amends, approves Governor Reynolds' school cellphone restriction bill Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
- General
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Tractors line Highway 14 to honor longtime Jasper County farmer
JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — Tractors lined Highway 14 to honor a longtime Jasper County farmer who died in early March. Charles 'Chuck' Wayne Osborn died on March 16 at the age of 90. According to his obituary, he was born on February 8, 1935 in Marshalltown, where his family lived until they eventually moved to what became their family farm just north of Newton in 1940. Chuck was drafted into the US Army and stationed in Germany where he served as a water treatment specialist from 1957 to 1959. When he returned home, he and his late wife, Rachael Rollstin, got married. Ankeny officials to share ideas for city revitalization According to his obituary, he had a love for building things; including making toys that ranged from farm equipment to Jeeps. He also made jewelry out of silver and loved restoring old tractors. On Monday, the community came together to honor Chuck by lining up tractors along Highway 14 into Baxter, the same route the procession took to the cemetery where Chuck was laid to rest. 'He was 90 years old and very highly respected in the neighborhood, all of the surroundings, and when you have a tractor show out like it has, there's a lot of respect for the family and so forth of Chuck and Rachael,' said Richard Hageborn, a Jasper County farmer who knew Chuck. Chuck is survived by his three children, multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and siblings. Iowa News: Tractors line Highway 14 to honor longtime Jasper County farmer Iowa Barber Coalition urging lawmakers to approve bill to allow training on the job Iowa Senate amends, approves Governor Reynolds' school cellphone restriction bill Skylar Vann and Oklahoma easily dispatch Iowa from women's NCAA Tournament, 96-62 WHO 13 Farm Report: Monday, March 24th Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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Iowa Barber Coalition urging lawmakers to approve bill to allow training on the job
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Monday, outside of the Iowa State Capitol building, the Iowa Barber Coalition held a press conference urging lawmakers to support House File 711. Iowa Senate amends, approves Governor Reynolds' school cellphone restriction bill The bill passed out of the Iowa House last week with bipartisan support. The proposal would allow those wanting to get into barbering to gain experience while working in a barber shop. The way Iowa code is currently set up, those looking to get into the industry have to get a license through a cosmetology school. The bill is an alternative to the traditional route. Licensed shop owners would be able to hire workers and provide supervised training. Licensed barbers would need to take a two hour educational class to be eligible to train and supervise people coming to work in their business. April 4 is the second funnel deadline for Iowa lawmakers, so in just a couple of weeks the group will know the fate of the legislation they are pushing for. Iowa News: Tractors line Highway 14 to honor longtime Jasper County farmer Iowa Barber Coalition urging lawmakers to approve bill to allow training on the job Iowa Senate amends, approves Governor Reynolds' school cellphone restriction bill Skylar Vann and Oklahoma easily dispatch Iowa from women's NCAA Tournament, 96-62 WHO 13 Farm Report: Monday, March 24th Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
