Iowa Department of Public Safety
Eugene T. Meyer, Commissioner
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Telephone Number: (515) 725-6182
Facsimile Number: (515) 725-6195

GOVERNOR CULVER PRESENTS LIFESAVING AWARDS AT IOWA STATE FAIR

Des Moines, IOWA --- Today, nearly two dozen individuals were recognized for performing a heroic act in an attempt to save someone's life, or unselfishly assisting others in an emergency situation.

Governor Chester J. Culver, along with Department of Public Safety Commissioner Eugene T. Meyer, honored 23 Iowans with awards for their valiant efforts in working to save a life. Awards presented include the Governor's Lifesaving with Valor Award, Governor's Lifesaving Award and the Governor's Meritorious Service Award. Below are photos from the awards presentation.

Pictured below with the recipients are, Governor Chester J. Culver, Commissioner Eugene T. Meyer of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Col. Ptrick J. Hoye of the Iowa State Patrol and 2008 State Fair Queen Ashley Quade of Manson. When multiple award recipients are pictured, their names are listed as they are pictured, from left to right.

Dan Davis, Badger, Iowa - Lifesaving with Valor

Toby Ames, Runnells, Iowa - Lifesaving with Valor

(L to R) Jason Oglesbee, Des Moines, Iowa - Lifesaving with Valor; Joe Lowe, Topeka, Kansas - Lifesaving; Chad Coalbank, Indianola, Iowa - Lifesaving; Bobby Karpan, Topeka, Kansas - Meritorious Service; Dave Arp, Topeka, Kansas - Meritorious Service (Not Present: Shawn Tough & Kevin Brammer of Topeka, Kansas - Meritorious Service)

Jim Keho, Allerton, Iowa - Meritorious Service (For medical reasons, Mr. Keho was unable to attend. His sister Sharon Ripperger, pictured above, accepted the award on his behalf.)

Dakota Mullen, Armstrong, Iowa - Meritorious Service

(L to R) Chad Blanchard, Parkersburg, Iowa; Edwin Blanchard, New Hartford, Iowa; Brian DeBower, Aplington, Iowa; James Hansel, Parkersburg, Iowa; Jesse Lamp, Grundy Center; Connie Reynolds, Aplington, Iowa. All received the Governor's Lifesaving Award.

Eric Bottorff, Newton, Iowa - Lifesaving

Patrick Kelly, Monticello, Iowa - Lifesaving

Mark Dirks, Belmond, Iowa - Lifesaving

(L to R) Wendy Sharlau, Des Moines, Iowa - Lifesaving; Phil Skrdlant, Des Moines, Iowa - Lifesaving

Linda Davis, Tama, Iowa - Lifesaving

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