Mathias Baden of the Jordan Independent reports: 

Pfc. Joshua Anderson of Jordan died in Iraq, his family learned Thursday.

Anderson, a combat medic, was killed in the line of duty by an improvised explosive device. On patrol in Iraq, he was riding in the passenger seat of a fully armored Humvee when the bomb went off on his side of the vehicle.

Anderson, 24, was serving as an active duty member of the U.S. Army, and he arrived in Iraq two months ago. His parents are Keven and Lynn Anderson of Jordan. Keven works at Sam's Club in Shakopee.

A 2001 graduate of Jordan High School, Anderson leaves behind a wife and a 3-year-old daughter.

A funeral with full military honors will be held at Fort Snelling later this month.

Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan Independent. He can be reached at editor@jordannews.com.