Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)
Fulfilling our nation's promise to Iowa's Veterans from 'Oath to Taps'
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Got Your Back 'From Oath to Taps'
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Your First Stop When You Hang Up the Uniform
Your CVSO will be your go-to, to get started on accessing Federal, State and County Benefits & Services
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Oath: Iowa Veterans Benefits (IVB)
IVB runs your IDVA & inter-agency benefits, services & more, providing your CVSO state funds, training & expert back-up
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Oath: Assistance with Federal Benefits & Services
USDVA services are generous but complicated. Your CVSO and IVB can help you navigate these gifts from a grateful Nation.
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Oath: 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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Taps: 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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Your future = baseline.
Your benefits and services are your objective. Your County Veteran Service Office is your POINT.
Just follow the map like the DI taught you.
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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.