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Location Address
34026 Veterans Memorial Dr.
Adel, IA 50003
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IVC Office
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Welcome!
Our beautiful Iowa Veterans Cemetery is one of our greatest treasures. Commanding a Raccoon River Valley hilltop boldly visible to any eastbound traveller on I-80, it boasts panoramic views of the beautiful rolling hills and painted sunsets of rural Dallas County, along with the serenity our nation's heroes earned.
Eligibility for burial is the same as those for other cemeteries operated under the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs standards. Any service member honorably separated from the service, their spouse, and eligible dependent children may be buried at the cemetery. Please contact the cemetery to determine eligibility.
Our cemetery is also the host for the official State of Iowa Veteran Ceremonies on Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and partners with non-profits to host other high-profile recognitions such as Wreaths Across America, and The Final Salute's mission to find final resting places for unclaimed remains of veterans.
Memorial Day 2024 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery
2024 The Final Salute Internment Ceremony
Veterans Day at Iowa Veterans Cemetery
2024 Wreaths Across America
The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) began fundraising for the cemetery on Veterans Day 2004 with the sale of Bronze and Silver Iowa Veteran Commemorative Medals. In 2005, Iowa’s legislature gave IDVA the authority to “establish and operate” a state veterans cemetery. Early the following year, two generous donors contributed land parcels totaling 100 acres for that purpose. On this land, the Iowa Veterans Cemetery is constructed. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Veterans Day 2006. Construction began in late July 2007. The cemetery was dedicated on July 3, 2008.
Creating the Iowa Veterans Cemetery
The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) began fundraising for the cemetery on Veterans Day 2004 with the sale of Bronze and Silver Iowa Veteran Commemorative Medals. In 2005, Iowa’s legislature gave IDVA the authority to “establish and operate” a state veterans cemetery.
Early the following year, two generous donors contributed land parcels totaling 100 acres for that purpose. On this land, the Iowa Veterans Cemetery is constructed. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Veterans Day 2006. Construction began in late July 2007. The cemetery was dedicated on July 3, 2008.
Fallen Heroes Monument
Since President George W. Bush declared the War on Terrorism following the bombing of New York’s World Trade Center, current and former Iowans have been killed in conflict while on active duty. They, along with veterans of other conflicts and peace time service, now have the option to be laid to rest in a state operated military cemetery with military honors. Visitors can visit the Fallen Heroes Monument located on the property.
