Secretary Pate honors Black Hawk County Auditor Grant Veeder with NASS Medallion Award

DES MOINES - Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate honored longtime Black Hawk County Auditor Grant Veeder with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Award this week. Veeder, who is retiring at the end of his ninth term, served as Black Hawk County Auditor for 36 years.

Secretary Pate surprised Auditor Veeder with the award during a ceremony in Waterloo on Tuesday.

"It is my honor to recognize Grant today for his lifelong commitment to public service to the people of Black Hawk County and the entire state," said Secretary Pate. "Grant worked tirelessly to ensure Black Hawk County elections were conducted safely, smoothly, and with integrity for many years."

Auditor Veeder has been with the Black Hawk County Auditor's Office since 1981, having served as the deputy commissioner elections before being elected as County Auditor in 1988. During his time with the auditor's office, Veeder also dedicated much of his time to organizations such as the Iowa State Association of Counties and Iowa State Association of County Auditors - Auditor Veeder also served as president for both organizations. Secretary Pate also appointed Auditor Veeder to his statewide auditors' advisory group and the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission Standards Board.

"I'm very honored to receive this award, particularly from my good friend Secretary Pate," said Auditor Veeder. "It brings to my mind the many committed election professionals it has been my pleasure to know and work with through the years, including staff in the Secretary of State's Office, county auditors and election staff throughout Iowa and around the nation, and the office staff and precinct election officials in Black Hawk County. I'm proud to be a member of this community of dedicated and very professional individuals. I'm also proud to have served the citizens of Black Hawk County."

The NASS Medallion Award was created to honor individuals, groups, or organizations with an established record of promoting the goals of NASS in the areas of elections, civic education, service to state government, and a commitment to giving.

A photo of Secretary Pate and Black Hawk County Auditor Grant Veeder with the NASS Medallion Award is available for your use:

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