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Iowa Congressman Leonard Boswell spoke at Pella Corporation Wednesday afternoon as part of the company’s Veterans Day ceremony. The 3rd District Representative delivered a message on the importance of those who serve and have served our country, and thanked the troops and their families for their patriotism.

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The program also included the singing of the National Anthem by students from Pella Middle School. Employees of Pella Corporation who had also served in the armed forces spoke at the ceremony, including Myron Linn, Cindy Paris and Bill McDonald; and current Pella Corporation employees in who were veterans or currently enlisted were recognized as the service song of their branch was played. Congressman Boswell is himself, a veteran, having served over 20 years and rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army.