In this interview clip from the Grout Museum District's "Voices of Iowa," oral history project, Brigadier General Beth Behn, an Iowa veteran and trailblazer, shares her powerful story about serving under—and beyond—"Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell." “‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ was repealed in the fall of 2011,” Behn said. “I was able to add our kids to all of our military insurance coverage and medical care. I was able to put, finally, a picture of our family on my desk like everyone else had. And we went back to work." From silence to visibility, Beth reminds us how policy change can make a difference. You can learn more about Brigadier General Behn on the Museum's Blog: https://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/about/news/cedar-falls-soldier-to-receive-generals-rank.aspx Behn's full "Voices of Iowa" interview is also available in the Museum's library. #PrideMonth #LGBTQVoices #Pride #PrideMonth2025 #oralhistory #museum 🏳️‍🌈 (fb)

@followers! Join us and the Black Hawk County Astronomy Club tomorrow, Saturday, May 31, in Prairie Grove Park, for a Star Party! Beginning at 9PM, experience the wonders of the night sky with us! Explore the provided telescopes or bring your own! Star Parties are held the last Saturday of the month through September and are always free of charge! https://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/calendar/star-party-2025-D05312025.aspx (fb)