Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)
Fulfilling our nation's promise to Iowa's Veterans from 'Oath to Taps'
Got Your Back 'From Oath to Taps': Finding Veterans Services in Iowa
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First: Find Your County Veterans Service Officer
In Iowa your County Veterans Service Officers (CVSO) provide free help with Federal, State, and County Benefits & Claims
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Explore State Benefits & Programs
Iowa is dedicated to ensuring that all veterans and their dependents receive the benefits to which they're entitled.
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Get Help with Federal Benefits & Services
USDVA services are generous but complicated. Your CVSO helps you get these benefits you've earned from a grateful nation
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Iowa Veterans Benefits Office (IVB)
IVB runs your IDVA & inter-agency benefits, services, provides CVSO state funding, training, advocacy & expert back-up.
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Iowa Veterans Home (IVH)
When you're ready, IVH is rated among the nation's top long-term care facilities for Vets, spouses & Gold Star Families.
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Iowa Veterans Cemetery (IVC)
Pre-register for Your 'Taps' in the serene but accessible IVC. IVC is regulated by the same NCA standards as Arlington.
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Build Your Life and Honor Theirs: Start Your Health Care Career at IVH
At the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH), care is more than a job—it’s a mission. We need passionate individuals to join our team in Marshalltown & provide world-class care to Iowa’s heroes. Make a Difference!
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Veterans in Iowa
Iowa Veterans make a big difference in our lives and in our economies. Explore more data at the Iowa Data Center website.
177k
Iowa Veterans, or about 5.5% of the population.
~$2.6B
Yearly economic impact of Iowa veterans.
$45,000
Average individual income of Iowa veterans, as of 2022.
75%
Iowa veterans vote. They're also more likely to run for office, give to charity, and volunteer.
47,000
Iowa vets experience disability. Fewer than 97% of working age vets are employed.
1/3
Iowa veterans live in a rural area.