AFSCME gives to Freedom Flight campaign

Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) representing employees at the Newton and Mitchellville correctional facilities recently donated $1,000 to the Freedom Flight project, intended to send veterans to Washington D.C. to view the monuments. Pictured (from left) are Adam Swihart, AFSCME Iowa; Joe Halberstadt, treasurer, AFSCME Local 451; Sarah Zaruba, recording secretary, AFSCME Local 451; and Doug Bishop, Freedom Flight coordinator. Bishop said the Freedom Flight committee is very appreciative of the support of the county’s local veterans. Donations to the Freedom Flight can be sent to Freedom Flight, c/o American Legion, 1101 W. Fourth St. S., Newton IA 50208.