Gov. Kim Reynolds praised the students and more than 120 other volunteers, ranging in age from high school students to people who have been donating their time for up to 50 years.
Their willingness to volunteer is the “driving force behind our communities and truly speaks to the very fabric of who we are as Iowans,” Reynolds said.
The recognition ceremonies are a 35-year-old tradition started by Robert Ray when he was governor.
“Volunteering your time is one of the most impactful ways that you can get involved,” Reynolds said. “It proves the strength of our character and the power of our values are alive and well in Iowa.”
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