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Black Hills Energy pledges support of Guard and Reserve to honor Veterans Day
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To honor Iowa state’s military forces and Veterans Day, Shirley Welte, vice president of operations for Black Hills Energy and Becky Coady, Iowa Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Chair, signed a Statement of Support on Friday, Nov. 13.

Signing this Statement of Support is a way for Black Hills Energy to show our commitment to strengthen our network within the communities we serve and be an advocate of employee participation in the military.

Ms. Coady, stated, “Throughout its history, Black Hills Energy has made community a priority for their company. Today is one more tangible example of that commitment. We thank Black Hills Energy for understanding and supporting its National Guard and Reserve military members.”

In closing, Shirley said, “We are proud to have several veterans and service members in the Black Hills Energy family and many serving right here in Iowa.”

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