Veteran help
Veteran Resources in Iowa
Help and community for veterans and military families in Iowa: the state veterans office, 8 VA care sites, 4 veterans cemeteries, 55 veterans posts and clubs.
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, Text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7 — you don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
State department of veterans affairs
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs
Iowa wants every veteran to make a successful transition back into civilian life and community. The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs is here to help all veterans obtain services and benefits that they and their families are entitled to. The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa Veterans...
- Address: 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston IA 50131
- Phone: 515-252-4698
- Website: dva.iowa.gov
State offices help with state benefits (tax exemptions, education, veterans homes) and can connect you with accredited service officers for VA claims. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA health care, Vet Centers & offices
Vet Centers offer free, confidential counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors and their families — often without a VA appointment. Always confirm hours by phone.
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| Coralville, IA VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic | Coralville |
| VA Clinic | near Davenport |
| VA Medical Center | Des Moines |
| Iowa City VA Health Care System Hours: 24/7 | Iowa City |
| Ottumwa VA Clinic | Ottumwa |
| Fort Dodge VA Outpatient Clinic Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30 | — |
| VA Clinic | — |
| US Department of Veterans Affairs | Cedar Rapids |
Find every VA location with current hours at VA.gov/find-locations.
Veterans cemeteries in Iowa
| Cemetery | City | Burials |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Adel | Open VA Grant |
| Oakdale Cemetery Soldiers' Lot National | Davenport | Closed |
| Keokuk National Cemetery National | Keokuk | Open |
| Keokuk National Cemetery Annex National | Keokuk | Open |
“Open” cemeteries accept new casketed or cremated burials; “Closed” ones may still accept burials in existing family gravesites. Eligible veterans and family members can pre-apply for burial through VA. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration.
Veterans posts, clubs & meeting places
Local VFW posts, American Legion posts, AMVETS, DAV chapters, Marine Corps League detachments and veteran-run cafés are where veterans meet, share a meal and get help with benefits. Most welcome visitors — call ahead or check the post’s website.
Posts & clubs (55)
Volunteer in Iowa
- At a VA medical center: escort patients, drive veterans to appointments or visit residents through VA Voluntary Service.
- At a veterans cemetery: join a volunteer honor guard, help with Memorial Day flag placements or lay wreaths in December with Wreaths Across America.
- With a local post: auxiliaries of the VFW and American Legion welcome family members and supporters.
- With Honor Flight: find the hub that serves Iowa at honorflight.org and escort a veteran to the memorials in Washington, D.C.
- More ideas on our volunteer page.
Map
Recipients from Iowa
67 recipients born in or credited to Iowa.
Places to visitWar memorials & museums
47 memorials and 4 military museums in Iowa.
Get involvedVeterans organizations
National groups with local posts and chapters.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (state offices, cemeteries), USO (center locations), OpenStreetMap contributors (posts, cafés and VA facilities; ODbL). Community-mapped details can be out of date — please confirm before visiting. Spotted a missing post? You can add it to OpenStreetMap.