by Mike Colón
mcolon@cbs4qc.com
Iowa veterans can now get a "veteran" designation put on their
driver's license (DL) or non operator identification card (ID). The new law went into effect Tuesday.
The designation on Iowa DLs and
non operator IDs is a voluntary initiative designed to assist Iowa
veterans.
"There are thousands of businesses
throughout Iowa and the United States, including restaurants, hotels and even
home improvement stores that give discounts to veterans. Some of those
businesses require proof of veteran status" said Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division Director Mark
Lowe.
To get the designation, an honorably
discharged veteran must present a copy of their DD 214 at their county Veterans Affairs office.
Vets can speed up the process by
bringing a completed application form with them to the county Veterans Affairs
office, along with a copy of their DD 214.
The form is available online at: https://va.iowa.gov/.
