CLINTON COUNTYIOWA

"I transitioned into Clinton County, Iowa after serving 11 years in the United States Air Force. Fast forward the clock five years, and I have to say that this is one of the best

decisions I have ever made. The community welcomed me with open arms, and Clinton is

now my home.

~ Andy Sokolovich Clinton, Iowa 

Why consider Clinton County, Iowa?Reimbursement of expenses up to $275 per visit to interview with a business in Clinton CountyA one-time home purchase closing cost reimbursement of up to $1,500 for a home located in Clinton CountyA first-year waiver of the Clinton County Business license fee for a veteran opening a business. 

For more information on Clinton County Home Base Iowa incentives, contact the County Auditor's office at (563) 244-0568

O U R C O M M U N I T I E S S U P P O R T V E T E R A N S

CLINTON & CAMANCHE DEWITT- 50% tax abatement for three years through the City of Clinton Urban Revitalization Plan.- Other commercial property tax abatements as authorized I the City of Clinton Urban Revitalization Plan.For more information contact: Administrator, Clinton

- Waive family Fitness Center membershipand family Aquatic Center membership feesfor up to 12 months.- Any qualifying veteran constructing ahome for his/her residence will have up to$1,000 of their building permit fee waived.- Any qualifying veteran doing a homeimprovement project(s) to his/her residencewithin 18 months of residence will have up to$500 of their home improvement permitfee(s) waived.For more information contact:Administrator, DeWitt(563) 659-3811

WHEATLAND & DELMAR- Will waive the required utility deposit fornew renters or owners and 100%forgiveness of city utilities, including water,sewer and garbage for a period of one year.Fore more information contact:City Clerk, Wheatland(563) 374-1289City Clerk, Delmar(563) 574-4256

Incentives apply to qualified veterans relocating into Clinton County.

Does not apply to veterans currently residing within the county limits.

(563) 242-2144Administrator, Camanche(563) 259-8342

CHARLOTTE- Qualified veterans will have feeswaived for water, sewer, and garbagefor one year.For more information contact:City Clerk, Charlotte(563) 677-2710

LOST NATION & GRAND MOUND- A one-time $500 Utility Bill creditto be applied to the Utility Bill accountthrough the City of Lost Nation or theCity of Grand Mound.For more information contact:City Clerk, Lost Nation563-678-2114City Clerk, Grand Mound(563) 847-2190

I O W A S U P P O R T S V E T E R A N S

INJURED VETERANS GRANT

STATE EMPLOYMENT

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

This grant provides up to $10,000 to service members or discharged veterans who sustained serious or very serious combat-related injuries in a combat theater of operations after 9-11-2001. (Injury categories are defined in DOD Joint Publication 1-02.)

Veterans get five percentage points added to their grade or score attained in qualifying examinations for appointment to positions. Five additional percentage points are added to the grade or score if the veteran has a service-connected disability or is receiving compensation, disability benefits, or pension from the VA. Exclusions include promotions and appointments of chief of the police department and chief of the fire department.

VETERAN LIFETIME HUNTING & FISHING LISENCEVeterans who are Iowa state residents and have at least a 0% service-connected disability rating from the VA for a disability related to their military service can get a lifetime hunting or fishing license for $7.00.

This benefit reduces a veteran's assessed home value for property tax purposes by $1,850. In order to qualify, a service member must have served on active duty during a period of war or for a minimum of 18 months during peacetime.

HOME-OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCEThis $5,000 grant is available to a service member who is buying a home in the state of Iowa. Members must have served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 and purchased a home after March 10, 2005. Eligibility has been expanded to include service members who served 90 days of active duty between August 2, 1990 and April 6, 1991.

INCOME TAXThis enacted legislation (2014) exempts federal retirement pay received for military service and survivor benefits from state individual income tax.

For more information visit www.va.iowa.gov/benefits

VETERANS AFFAIRS

CONTACT YOUR CLINTON COUNTY VET REP

Commission of Veterans Affairs Clinton County Administration Building

1900 N 3rd Street P.O. Box 2957

Clinton IA 52733-2957 (563) 242-1151

Visit our new satellite office at 226 11th St., DeWitt, IA.

DeWitt Office Hours are Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. thru 12:00 p.m.

or by Appointment (563) 212-9302

RECEIVE QUALITY VA HEALTHCARE

Iowa City VA Healthcare System 601 US-6, Iowa City, IA 52246

Phone: (319) 338-0581 Approx. 80 minutes from Clinton County

Quad Cities Veterans Clinic 2979 Victoria St, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Phone: (563) 332-8528 Approx. 35 minutes from Clinton County

VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 406 Ave C, Sterling, IL 61081

Phone: (815) 632-6200 Approx. 28 minutes from Clinton County

job opportunities

Medical Associates of Clinton, Iowa, PLC Mercy Medical Center Wild Rose Casino & Resorts Custom-Pak, Inc. Clausen Companies Clinton Engineering Co., Inc. Howes and Jefferies Realtors LLP Iowa American Water Air Control, Inc. Rail.One USA Corp. Rastrelli's Restaurant Hy-Vee

Alliant Energy Clysar, LLC Cost Cutters

Naeve Inc Professional Building Services

Citizens First Bank Eastern Iowa Community College

Colony Brands, Inc. Nestle Purina

BNSF Railway DeWitt Chamber & Development Company

Black Cat Blades LLC Archer Daniels Midland Company

Companies listed above have pledged to hire veterans through the Home Base Iowa Initiative.

H O M E B A S E I O W A B U S I N E S S P A R T N E R S

adult EDUCATION

Clinton Community College offers in-state tuition for all veterans and their dependents, a Student Veterans Association organization, scholarships for veterans, and a

Veterans Facilitator to assist students in their planning and transition to college.

- VA Approved- Each campus has a staff member that handles certification for VA and Tuition Assistance.- Utilizes ACE credit recommendations with faculty input to award credit for military training and courses.- Has relationships with the Rock Island Arsenal, local National Guard Units and Local Reserve Units.- Provides in-state tuition (Board Policy 507) to military, veterans and their dependents.- Provides advising, financial aid, and job/career placement services to military and veteran students.- Offers some scholarship opportunities through foundations specific to military and veteran students.

C L I N T O N C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

For more information contact: CCC Veteran Facilitator, (563) 244-7075 or visit www.eicc.edu/future-students/veterans-and-military

1000 Lincoln Blvd, Clinton, IA 52732

The Clinton County Region is in close proximity to other Community College options, as well as four-year universities.

adult EDUCATION

A S H F O R D U N I V E R S I T YC L I N T O N C A M P U S

Students and alumni in the area who are veterans may take advantage of the Veterans Service Center located on the Clinton Campus. Just some of the services available to veterans include:

- Military Community Newsletter designed as a way for you to learn and share community events,resources, and key topics relevant to service members, veterans, and their families nationwide.Student Veterans Organization (SVO) LinkedIn group serves as a source of knowledge, support,representation, and camaraderie.- SALUTE is the first honor society created for student veterans and military at two-year and four-yearhigher education institutions nationwide.- CHAMPS military mentoring to promote success by providing support and guidance and being positiverole models for new students.

If you have questions or to make an appointment, please email VeteranServices@ashford.edu.

1310 19th Ave NW, Clinton, IA 52732The Clinton County Region is in close proximity to other Community College options, as well as four-year universities.

k-12 education

CAMANCHE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTwww.camanche.k12.ia.us

CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.central-csd.org CENTRAL DEWITT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.clinton.k12.ia.us

CALAMUS-WHEATLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTwww.sites.google.com/a/cal-wheat.net/calwheat

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTwww.northeast.k12.ia.us

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

www.st-joseph-dwt.pvt.k12.ia.us

PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOLwww.prince.pvt.k12.ia.us

The State of Iowa offers 0pen Enrollment. Open Enrollment is the process by which parents/guardians residing in an Iowa district may enroll their children into another Iowa school district under the terms and conditions of

Iowa Code section 282.18 and 281--Iowa Administrative Code 17.

HELPFUL LINKS

CITY OF DEWITTwww.cityofdewittiowa.org

CITY OF WHEATLANDwww.cityofwheatland.org

CITY OF CAMANCHEwww.camancheia.org

CITY OF CLINTON

CITY OF CHARLOTTEwww.charlotteia.com

CITY OF DELMARwww.delmaria.org

www.cityofclintoniowa.us

www.dewittiowa.org DEWITT CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT CO.

CLINTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEwww.clintonia.com

CLINTON COUNTY www.clintoncounty-ia.gov

CLINTON CONVENTIONS & VISITORS BUREAU

www.clintoniowatourism.com

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

va.iowa.gov

CLINTON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP.www.clintondevelopment.com

www.cityofgrandmound.org CITY OF GRAND MOUND

CITY OF LOST NATIONwww.lostnation-iowa.com

For more information on Clinton County please contact the Clinton Regional Development Corporation at (563) 242-4536

CLINTON COUNTY, IOWAVision: Iowa is the “State of Choice” for veterans

and transitioning service members for employment, education and/or continued service; and service members are valued in communities which are welcoming, affordable, safe and family-friendly.

Mission: Provide veterans and transitioning service members and their families with opportunities and

benefits for a successful transition in Iowa — a place to call home.

"It’s quiet with friendly people. There is no place like home!" Kent Brix, Veteran, Grand Mound, Clinton County, IA

For more information on Clinton County & Home Base Iowa, contact the

Clinton County Vet Rep at (563) 242-1151 or visit www.HomeBaseIowa.gov

Home Base Iowa

Application Form

Clinton County The Clinton County Home Base Iowa Program is available to Honorably Discharged U.S. Veterans.

Please submit this Application Form and required documentation to: Clinton County HBI; Clinton

County Auditor’s Office; P.O. Box 2957; Clinton, IA; 52733-2957.

For more information, please contact Clinton County Veteran Affairs at 563-242-1151

□ JOB INTERVIEW EXPENSE REIMBURSMENT

(This is a reimbursement of up to $275 per visit, up to two times a year, for a qualifying veteran living outside of Clinton County to

interview with a business in Clinton County)

Please provide the following with this completed application:

_____ A signed letter from a company official confirming the job interview took place

_____ Any receipts to be considered for reimbursement

_____ Proof of current residency

_____ A copy of your DD-214 Military Discharge

□ HOME PURCHASE CLOSING COST REIMBURSEMENT

(This is a one-time reimbursement for a qualifying veteran living outside of Clinton County of closing costs up to $1,500 for a home

located in Clinton County while engaging a loan institution and legal counsel based in Clinton County)

Please provide the following with this completed application:

_____ Copy of the Deed

_____ A signed letter from the attorney affirming the attorney assisted with the closing of the real estate transaction.

_____ Proof of residency before the purchase of the home in Clinton County

_____ A copy of your DD-214 Military Discharge

□ WAIVER OF THE CLINTON COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE FEE

(This is a first-year waiver of the Clinton County Business license fee for a qualifying veteran starting a business in an unincorporated

area of Clinton County)

Please provide the following with this completed application:

_____ A completed Clinton County Business License application

_____ A copy of your DD-214 Military Discharge

Veteran’s Name: __________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_____________________ email: ________________________________

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