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Milford Man Honored By Governor For Rescuing Child From Blaze

November 22, 2014

(Des Moines)– A special honor is being bestowed upon a Milford resident for his rescue of a child from a fire year.

Rodney Stevenson is one of 18 recipients of this year’s Governor’s Lifesaving Valor Awards.

The honor was bestowed upon Stevenson and the other recipients during a ceremony this (Fri.) morning at the Iowa State Fair.

Stevenson was honored for his rescue of a child from a fire last year that claimed the life of another child at the Pioneer Trailer Court in Milford.

Stevenson was nominated for the award by Milford Fire Chief Jim Carpenter.