Bravo to Sprague, medal recipient

Bravo to Sprague, medal recipient

The Jamestown Sun hands out these bravos this week: Bravo to Irene Sprague of Steele, who received a Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal, the country's highest civilian award, on April 11. Sprague, who turned 100 on April 8, was honored for her work in the defense industry during World War II, according to a story by the North Dakota Monitor. She received the medal in Dawson at a special event for her, which included U.S. Sens. John Hoeve…