Bartow announces retirement from veterans services
Local News, News
November 6, 2025
Executive Director of Union County Veterans Services Dale Bartow, pictured above at left, poses with senior veterans service officer Andrew Stahl, right, after announcing his retirement from the executive director position at the county agency. Bartow has named Stahl his successor at the position and will officially retire on April 1, 2026. (Photo submitted)

Bartow announces retirement from veterans services

By Kyle Meddles 

Editor’s note: This is part of a collection of stories and photos that ran in the Journal-Tribune’s 2025 Veterans Day edition on Nov. 6.

Dale Bartow has announced his retirement as the Executive Director of Union County Veterans Services after serving in the role for over 17 years.

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