Marshalltown Funeral Home Prepares for Service of National Guard Serviceman

Marshalltown funeral home prepares for service of National Guard serviceman

Just under a week after the death of two Iowa National Guard servicemen deployed in Syria, a Marshalltown funeral home is preparing to host the final service for one of the fallen.

Iowa senators lead resolution to honor fallen troops

Following the tragic deaths of two Iowa National Guardsmen in Syria last week, Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are leading a resolution to honor the fallen troops.

Iowa lawmakers create resolution to honor killed Iowa National Guardsmen

Iowa lawmakers are working to honoring and recognize Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar and Sergeant Nate Howard on Capitol Hill.

Iowa delegation introduces resolutions honoring National Guardsmen killed in Syria

Iowa’s congressional delegation has introduced resolutions in the U.S. House and Senate honoring two Iowa National Guard members killed in a weekend terrorist attack in Syria.

Iowa delegation introduces resolutions honoring National Guard members killed in Syria

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley are leading the Senate resolution recognizing the lives and service of Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown. Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, is sponsoring…

Ernst: The Legacy of These Heroes Will Never Be Forgotten

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a combat veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism, spoke on the Senate floor to honor the lives of Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar and Sergeant Nate Howard after escorting the bodies of these Iowa National Guardsmen back to the United States. Ernst’s full remarks: “This past weekend marked the 389th birthday of the National Guard. “The Guard was on the front lines in our figh…