MARSHALLTOWN, IA – Marshalltown Community College invites community members, students, faculty, and staff to honor past and present military personnel at a special Veterans Day ceremony on campus. The event is free and open to the public as a space to recognize, reflect, and express gratitude for those who have served and continue to serve our nation.
The proceedings will begin with a formal Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. in DeJardin Hall. Opening remarks will be delivered by MCC Provost Dr. Matt Schmit, followed by the National Anthem performed by Theresa Orlovsky with Hector Flores Fernandez on piano. The ceremony program includes a presentation on the history of Veterans Day, a dedicated recognition of MCC veterans and military-connected students, the presentation of the Missing Man Table, and a keynote address by Dr. Andrew Goforth.
Following the ceremony at 11:45 a.m., a complimentary pasta and salad bar lunch will be provided free of charge to all attending guests. To conclude the program, MCC faculty, Danielle Kness will introduce a special screening of the PBS documentary featuring the Puppy Jake Foundation and service dogs.