Branstad to Honor Iowans Who Are Over 100 Years Old

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad delivers his Condition of the State address before a joint session of the Iowa Legislature, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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By Belinda Yeung

Story Created: Oct 19, 2012 at 4:28 AM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 19, 2012 at 4:30 AM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad and other state officials plan to take part in a ceremony honoring Iowans who have lived for a century or longer.

Branstad's administration announced Thursday that it would host the Centenarian Honors Reception on Oct. 23 at the Iowa Historical Building Atrium in Des Moines.

U.S. Census Bureau data shows that 846 Iowans are 100 or older, and the oldest is a 115-year-old Johnston resident.

Branstad says all Iowans should look to these individuals as examples of how to live their lives.

The event is open to the public at a cost of $20, which includes appetizers and desserts. More information is available through the Iowa Department of Aging.

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