Vietnam era veterans living in Winneshiek County will be getting a present in November.
The Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs Office in the Courthouse is planning an open house from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29th, at the Courthouse.
Around 250 copies of the156-page book "Vietnam War 50th Commemoration A Time to Honor: Stories of Service, Duty and Sacrifice" will be handed out to vets on that date. The book offers first-hand stories and pictures about the war effort. In the back of each book is a DVD copy of the 68-minute documentary "The Journey Home." Some 40,000 copies of the book are being distributed to Iowa veterans. All will receive the "Iowa Edition," which includes a special 10-page Iowa-focused introduction.