Will host 'Holiday Mail for Heroes` card writing event in Ottumwa

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will mark his 500th in-state event for the year in Ottumwa.  This Saturday, December 1st, Loebsack will join employees at the Ottumwa North Hy-Vee to write Holiday cards to the troops serving overseas.  Cards will be provided at the event and then distributed through the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Click here for additional information about the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. The public is invited to stop by and give the troops a "touch of home" for the Holiday season.

This event will also be the 500th event Loebsack has held in Iowa since January 1st, 2012.  Media are invited to attend.

Holiday Mail for Heroes Event

Saturday, December 1st

2:30pm

North Hy-Vee

2453 North Court

Ottumwa

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