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(Mondamin, Iowa/KCCI-TV)  — A community in western Iowa is rallying behind a Vietnam War veteran trying to get back on his feet after losing his home.  During last week’s blizzzard, Mondamin resident John Bell lost power to his home and fired up a wood-burning stove to stay warm. Then his house caught fire. The 79-year-old Bell was able to escape with his dog, “Baby,” but lost everything else, including his books and photo albums from his tour in Vietnam and letters from the buddies he served with.

Neighbors took him in. Bell is currently residing now set up in a motel in Harrison County. Those same neighbors also started a GoFundMe to help Bell get a permanent place to stay. As of today (Wednesday), a little more than $6,900 had been raised.