98.1 KHAK First Responder Friday Honors Jessica Eilander

Every Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., 98.1 KHAK's Brain & Courtlin pay tribute to an Eastern Iowa first responder during our 'First Responder Friday' segment! The weekly honoree receives a $25 gift card to Wild Hogs Saloon and Eatery in Walford and a $25 gift card to Honor and Respect.

Today we're honoring Jessica Eilander, who was nominated by David Eilander! The entry reads:

"Jessica is an EMT with Belle Plaine EMS and a firefighter for the Blairstown Fire Department. She is the type of person who will do anything for anybody, especially her patients. She truly has a heart of gold and loves to help people. She doesn't even consider running on the ambulance as work because she loves what she does so much. In addition to her service, Jessica is a wife, a mother of two boys, and works full-time as a construction worker. We are incredibly thankful to have her in Benton County."

Congratulations to Jessica! We thank you for your dedication and service to our community!

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