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13 Dec 2014
A statewide organization of county officials has honored Jackson County Supervisor Larry “Buck” Koos for his actions during the Courthouse shooting incident in September.
The Iowa State Association of Counties recognized Koos during the general session of the association’s 50th anniversary celebration and fall school of instruction, held last month at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center that is part of the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
Koos was presented with a plaque whose inscription recognized “your heroic act during the courthouse shooting on September 9, 2014.” (full article...)
Maquoketa Sentinel Press, Douglas Melvold, Sat Dec 6, 2016
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