WASHINGTON, D-C  — The stories of 12 Iowa veterans from Polk, Linn, Dubuque, and Johnson counties have been archived in the Library of Congress through the efforts of Sen. Chuck Grassley and Kirkwood Community College students during a Veterans Day visit to eastern Iowa. KCCI-TV reports the Veterans History Project allows people to access personal accounts of American veterans so future generations can hear from them directly. Grassley said he has submitted stories from 95 Iowa veterans for this project.

“Veterans are an important part of our communities. The sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served our country should never be forgotten,” Grassley said.

Grassley is hoping to do another event in western Iowa. Anyone wishing to submit their stories can get in touch with Grassley’s office.