Veteran Affairs

The services we provide include completion of forms, referrals, follow-up services, assistance as needed, free of charge to veterans and their dependents. Our caseworkers are nationally accredited by the Federal Department of Veteran Affairs.

The Commission of Veteran Affairs Department provides two programs:

• Veteran Emergency Assistance, County Assistance
• Veteran Services, Federal Assistance

Summary of Veterans Benefits

Commissioners:

• Skyler Dooley | Chairman
• Holly Collins | Secretary
• Jesse Shea | Member
• Ellen Fritz | Member
• Michael K. "Mick" Guttau | Member

Application Form for Boards Commissions

Commission Guideline

Veteran Affairs Staff:

• Nick Jedlicka | Director
• Peggy Becker | Case Worker III
• Paul Rosenberg | Case Worker II
• Pamela Wilke | Case Worker II
• Brenna Maher | Case Worker I
• Jess Boese  | Receptionist

Helpful Links

In Remembrance

This site is intended as a place to remember and honor American service members lost in Afghanistan and Iraq.

There is a profile for each service member based on available information. Obituaries received from Legacy.com newspaper affiliates are also included. Information is updated daily. In addition, there is a Guest Book for each service member. All Guest Book entries are free and are posted after being reviewed for appropriate content.

Home Base Iowa

Home Base Iowa’s mission is to provide veterans and transitioning service members and their families with opportunities and benefits for a successful transition in Iowa — a place to call home. Visit their website to learn more about those opportunities in Pottawattamie County.

Pottawattamie Commission of Veteran Affairs Updates:

Iowa Veterans Home
Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Department of Veteran Affairs
National Resource Directory