(Atlantic) Members of Veteran Flagpole Initiative (VFI) installed a flagpole today in honor of Jim Tyler of Atlantic, a WWII veteran who passed away in March.
The flagpole is located next to the new Atlantic welcome sign on the corner of Highway 6 and Highway 71 on the east side of Atlantic.
Blaine Garrett, a member of Veteran Flagpole Initiative, said their mission is to install flagpoles for veterans across Iowa at no cost.
Garrett said their goal is to have at least one flag in all 99 counties. So far, they have flags installed in around 30 counties. More information on the mission, as well as a map of flag locations, can be found online at veteranflagpoles.org. If you are interested in volunteering or donating to the initiative, reach out via email or through the online contact page.
