S-N Editorial

May 19-25 marks National EMS Week, where Americans salute our quiet guardians who are there for us in our time of need. Here in rural Iowa, their presence is an immeasurable blessing.

This year marks National EMS Week’s 50th anniversary. It’s a time to show our gratitude toward EMTs and paramedics who provide lifesaving care across the nation every day. EMS Week is also a time to educate the public about EMS and the essential service it provides our communities.

Paramedics, EMTs and other EMS professionals work diligently to care for their patients and serve their communities in times of crisi...