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Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs 2014 GOVERNOR TERRY E. BRANSTAD IOWA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS ROBERT C. KING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran/Military-Related Events in Iowa This event listing is compiled by Jill Joseph, Outreach Coordinator, IDVA. It provides information about veteran- related events as provided to the IDVA office. IDVA’s endeavor is to ensure that interested individuals and organizations are aware of these events. An updated listing will be distributed on the first and middle of each month. Please send details on events, including the 11 key pieces of information outlined below, to: [email protected]. We appreciate your efforts to put the information in the following order: 1. Name of Event, 2. Date of Event, 3. Time of Event, 4. Location of Event, 5. Address of Event, 6. City, 7. State, 8. Point of Contact, 9. POC’s Phone #, 10. POC’s email address, 11. Additional details/coordinating instructions Listed Chronologically 2014 ♦ Central Iowa Veterans Employment Summit, 22 May 2014, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa, Lindsey Meis, 515-699-5961, [email protected]. Note: Veterans employment summit leaders invited to attend: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa Workforce Development, and many other key employment and education stakeholders. ♦ 4th Annual Remembrance Run/Walk in Support of Siouxland Freedom Park, 23-24 May, 2014, 12:00 pm Friday – 12:00 pm Saturday), Bishop Heelan’s Memorial Field, 17th Street & Hamilton Avenue, Sioux City, IA (Woodbury Co), Marty Hogan, Race Director, 712-389-0017, [email protected]. Register online at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/register.php?event_id=9870. Note: Details available at Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages.Remembrance-Run-Walk/309933815703691; Webpage: http://www.siouxlandrun.org/Home.aspx. ♦ Memorial Day, 26 May 2014 (Last Monday in May annually) ♦ Memorial Day Ceremony, 26 May 2014, 8:00 a.m., Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Iowa Veterans Cemetery (at Van Meter) 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, IA 50003-3300, Jill Joseph, 515-727-2443, [email protected]. Note: Guest speaker will be Brig. Gen. Jennifer Walter, Chief of Staff, IA Air NG. ♦ Memorial Day at the Iowa Veterans Home, 26 May 2014, 10:30 am – 11:30 am, 1301 Summit Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158, Brad Shipley, Resident Services Bureau, 641-753-4536, [email protected]. Note: IVH will be hosting a Memorial Day ceremony that begins at 10:30 am and will include special music by the Marshalltown Men’s Chorus, guest speaker CSM (Ret) Steve Hyde, Iowa National Guard, remembrance prayers, the laying of the traditional wreath, and salute. The public is welcomed to attend. ♦ Memorial Day Ceremony – Veterans Memorial, 26 May 2014, 11:00 am, 833 5th Ave, Des Moines,(Polk Co), IA, Enzo Carannante, 515-564-8059, [email protected]. Note: Guest Speaker will be Vice-Commander 132nd Fighter Wing, Kevin Heer. I OWA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 800-838-4692 7105 NW 70TH AVENUE CAMP DODGE – BUILDING 3465 515-252-4698 JOHNSTON, IA 50131-1824 FAX 515-727-3713 1 ♦ Memorial Day Program – McCallsburg, Iowa, 26 May 2014, 10:00 am, American Legion Hall, 80 South 4th St, McCallsburg, (Story Co). IA, 515-434-2853 (Legion Hall), or Brett Mclain, 515.956.2625 , [email protected]. Note: Coffee & snacks will be provided beginning at 9:00 am. Guest speaker this year is Lance V. Mack, an Abraham Lincoln impersonator. Following the program, the ceremony will be continued at the Warren Township cemetery in McCallsburg, where the members of Post #334 American Legion will honor those who have served in the military from the Story County area. There will be a dinner served at the Bethany Lutheran Church in McCallsburg following the conclusion of the entire program. ♦ Mitchellville Memorial Day Ceremony, 26 May 2014, 9:45 am, Mitchellville Cemetery, 6th St NE & Vine St, Mitchellville (Polk Co), IA, Dean Brand, 515-252-4421, [email protected]. Additionally – social time with coffee, cookies at the American Legion, 111 Center, Mitchellville, IA. ♦ Military Honors Ceremonies, 26 May 2014, 1:00 pm, Oakwood Cemetery, W. 6th and Columbus Streets, Pella, IA, POC: 1/Lt. David M. Lamb, 49th Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry/SVR, 515-986-4825, [email protected]. Note: The Civil War uniformed Honor Guard for the Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will render full military honors to three Civil War veterans who have been at rest without gravestones for close to 100 years until recently when stones were issued and placed to mark their final posts. ♦ Clay County Memorial Day Services, 26 May 2014, 10:00 am, Riverside Cemetery, 1701 4th Ave E, Spencer (Clay Co), IA 51301, Joan Waller, 712-262-5547, [email protected]. ♦ Memorial Day Service – Fredericksburg, Iowa, 26 May 2014, 10:00 am, Rose Hill Cemetery (off Jackson Street & Roanoake Ave), Fredericksburg, IA, Dave Jacobsen, 641-394-3232, [email protected]. Note: All Vietnam Veterans will receive a certificate and pin in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Fredericksburg’s four remaining World War II veterans will receive a certificate and a ruptured duck pin. Roll call of veterans buried in Rose Hill Cemetery will be read. The Middle School Band will play patriotic music. ♦ Memorial Day at the Museum with Van & Bonnie, 26 May 2014, 5:00 am – 1:00 pm, Iowa Gold Star Museum, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA, Sherrie Colbert, Museum Director, 515-252-4531, sherrie.colbert2iowa.gov. Note: Special Guest – WHO Radio’s Van & Bonnie, who will be broadcasting LIVE from the Museum from 5 am to 9 am. Free Military S.O.S. breakfast for the first 1,200 people provided by Hy-Vee and donuts served by Donut Dollies provided by Casey’s General Stores. Plant a flower in honor of a military service person: free petunias courtesy of Goode Greenhouses and Piney Ridge Greenhouses. Military re-enactors, vendors, crafts, freebies, and lots of fun for the whole family. ― Sheels is sponsoring a fly-over of a WWII Stearman Airplane. The museum curator, Mike Vogt, will be the co-pilot. ― Operation Barnabus will have a tent at the foot of the museum for non-perishable donations for veterans. Come out and celebrate our military service men and women at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. ♦ 83rd Annual Service of Remembrance Memorial Day Service, 26 May 2014, 11:00 am, Resthaven Cemetery, 801 19th St., West Des Moines, IA, Cheryl Tancreti, Resthaven Cemetery, 515-225-7225, www.mclarensresthavenchapel.com. Note: Lunch will be provided following the ceremony. The ceremony will begin with military honors performed by American Legion Hispanic Post #731, West Des Moines VFW #8879, and Boy Scouts Troop #280 and will include musical performances by Sacred Hearts Knights of Columbus. ♦ Memorial Day Parade and Program, 26 May 2014, 10:00 am, Warren County Admin Building, West Clinton Avenue & North Buxton Street, Indianola (Warren Co), IA, Kathy Fensterman, 515-961-1045 or 515-961-0127, [email protected]. Note: Entries should arrive between 9:00 and 9:30 am; no registration is required. The parade will travel south on Buxton, east on Salem, then south on Hwy 65/69 to IOOF cemetery. The program will honor those who have died in service to our country. Guest speaker will be Master Sergeant Ed Vos. ♦ Memorial Day Service – Larry Nehring Detachment, Marine Corps League, 26 May 2014, 10:00 am, Monument area – south of the Iowa State Capitol, site of Korean and Vietnam Memorials, Commandant Carl Wong, 515-291-6824, [email protected]. Note: Opening prayers, laying of wreath at both memorials and traditional firing of three volleys followed by the playing of taps. ♦ Principal Charity Classic Complimentary Skybox Tickets for Military, May 30, 31, & June 1, 2014, Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 5 , Des Moines, (Polk Co), IA, www.principalcharityclassic.com. Note: Complimentary admission for active duty, retired, and reserve military along w/ their dependents – show a valid ID card at the entrance gate. Access to the Patriots’ outpost (Friday-Sunday) – a complimentary hospitality venue for military with a prime view of the 18th green as well as complimentary snacks and drinks. Sunday will be recognized as Military Appreciation Day with a special ceremony to honor our military on the 18th green during the trophy presentation. 2 ♦ VFW Post 9668 Monthly Meeting, Urbandale/Johnston VFW, 2 June 2014, 7:00 pm, VFW Department of Iowa State Headquarters, 3601 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310 (Polk Co.), Robert Forbes, Post 9668 Commander, 515-778-6165, [email protected]. ♦ World War II 70th Anniversary D-Day Tribute, June 5-June 8, Ottumwa, Iowa, multiple locations, 641-683-1836 for more information or Jennifer Boyenga, 641-683-5111 ext. 1812. Note: June 5, 7:00 pm, 1940s era music – Ottumwa Municipal Band, Central Park (641-777-8753); June 6, 7-9 am, WWII D-Day Tribute – patriotic breakfast & photo display at Bridge View Center $8 w/ reservation/$10 at door – D-Day speaker, retired Lt. Col. Conrad Wiser at Bridge View Center; June 7, 4:00 pm, IHCC Library – WWII movie: ”Ike – Countdown to D-Day” – free; June 8, 5-7 pm, cookies, punch, & WWII photos at IHCC Library – free and at 7:00 pm – Music on the Green “USO Show” sponsored by Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra – free, Mary Dodd Stage, Indian Hills Community College. Throughout June – WWII Book Display at Ottumwa Public Library; Shanpshots from Normandy Invasion – WWII Museum at Indian Hills Library; Grant Wood Lithographs of the 1940s at American Gothic House Center, Eldon, Iowa.
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