(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs is getting a new executive director. Governor Kim Reynolds is appointing Todd Jacobus to the position. The retired Colonel of the U.S. Army and Iowa Army National Guard is also being named the Commandant of the Iowa Veterans Home. Jacobus served 33 years and completed three overseas mission for the state and country. Jacobus’ appointment is effective November 7th and needs confirmation from the Senate.
Governor Reynolds appoints Todd Jacobus to lead Department of Veterans Affairs
By Tom Robinson
Oct 26, 2022 | 5:51 AM
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