Garold Hayes’ family was overjoyed when they received the Purple Heart that had been stored in his safe deposit box and left ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Garold Hayes’ family was overjoyed when they received the Purple Heart that had ...

The Purple Heart medal is awarded to U.S. military members who are wounded in service. It is the nation’s oldest military award, introduced by General George Washington in 1782. Nancy Clark ...