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Iowa National Guard general eyes scholarship expansions, facility improvements

  • Gen. Stephen Osborn requested lawmakers to expand the Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship to include non-traditional education paths, aiming for modernization of benefits for service members.
  • In 2024, nearly 1,000 service members utilized the scholarship program, costing about $6.5 million total, according to the Iowa National Guard 2023 annual report.
  • Osborn announced plans for new facilities, including a $24 million Readiness Center and a $95 million runway replacement, funded federally and by the state.
  • The Iowa National Guard has improved recruitment, with over 400 new soldiers since October 2024, attributed to dedicated efforts and a $1 million state incentive program.
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