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Guard members from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, are deploying to the city.

By Jason Taylor Jan 15, 2021 DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa National Guard says its been more involved in supporting the state in the past year than at any time since the 2008 floods. The guard held its annual Condition of the Guard Address at the Iowa Capitol, where it reported on its efforts during the pandemic and the August derecho. Its troops have been monitoring traffic at Test Iowa sites since the first drive-thru site opened in April. Its also assisted with food delivery during the pandem...

ERIN MURPHY DES MOINES — With reports of armed protests possible, steps are being taken to ensure the Iowa State Capitol remains a safe place in the coming days, state law enforcement officials say. An internal FBI memo warns of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, according to reporting from ABC News. One group has called for supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump to “storm” ...

By Jason Taylor Jan 15, 2021 IOWA - The Iowa National Guard is now sending 250 troops to Washington DC to help with security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week. Only 15 guard members were originally scheduled to go, but the state agreed to massively boost the number after last weeks riots at the U.S. Capitol. The Iowa guard troops are expected to arrive in Washington Saturday or Sunday. No troops are scheduled to help with security at the Iowa Capitol. Iowa National Guard...

Guard members from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, are deploying to the city.

Radio Iowa You are here: Home 250 Iowa National Guard members heading to DC Adjutant General Ben Corell. Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Ben Corell says 250 Iowa Guard soldiers and airmen are being deployed to Washington, D.C. to provide security for next week’s inauguration. “The goal is to get them on the ground, out in the national Capitol region, by this weekend,” Corell said late this morning. “…We will send an advance party out hopefully today so we can get leadership on th...

Guard members from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, are deploying to the city.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is sending 250 soldiers and airmen to Washington, D.C., in...