ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (KCAU) — Tonight at the Estherville's VFW post 33-88 held a special ceremony honoring members of the Estherville community that make a difference.

A full house was in attendance as about 100-people were honored tonight, including "Gold Star" families.

There was also a special focus on women who served, including Iowa native Carol Whitmore, who is the first female VFW National Commander-in-Chief….

Whitmore was un-able to attend the ceremony; however, she did send a video message. Each person honored received either a plaque, medallion or roses.

"It gets the community together and uh, it honors people that do so much for the community that are over-looked all the time," said Post Commander Mike Dalen said.

This was the tenth year of the ceremony.

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