DES MOINES, Iowa —

For Veterans Day 2025, KCCI aired a special salute to Iowa veterans — those still with us and those who have passed — as well as those who have made a difference in the lives of veterans and their families.

Watch the full special above, in which we tell the stories of emotional reunions, continuing traditions and finding new hope.

More from our 2025 Veterans Day special:

Family treasure: Cousins receive flag from Iowa Civil War veteran's final salute a century after he died

Help and hope: The resource central Iowa veterans say is helping them cope with trauma from their service

Family tradition: Iowan takes reins of wreath ceremony to honor grandfather, other veterans

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