Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

05/30/2026

IT'S HERE!! Helecopter is available for viewing until 5.

05/30/2026

The helicopter should leave State Center at 10:00. Touch down at Camp Dodge approximately 10:20!

05/30/2026

Due to the rain and limited visibility, the helicopter will be arriving late morning. Keep checking back for updates.

05/29/2026

Thank you all for making our Memorial Day even more meaningful!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Don't forget to attend our Vietnam Living History Event.
Saturday, May 30- 9-5 and Sunday, May 31- 9-1.

05/26/2026

On this day in 1907- Motion-picture actor John Wayne, who embodied the image of the strong, taciturn cowboy or soldier, was born in Winterset, Iowa.

05/22/2026

We are closed on Saturday, May 23. We are setting up for our Memorial Day Event. Please come and visit us again.

05/21/2026

Coffee Drive For Veterans!
Who? YOU!! The Des Moines Veterans Hospital needs your help!

What? Coffee!! Veterans LOVE their coffee. The Hospital has a small coffeebudget and a large demand. They need our support!

•All brands and varieties welcome!
•Both Regular and Decaf
•Cans or sealed bags (no pods or k-cups)

Where? Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge
•While at Camp Dodge enjoy a free “Military Style” breakfast.
•May also make monetary donations via IowaMilitarySupport.org

When? Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 – From 6 - 9 AM
•Operation Barnabas will have a tent set up in front of the Museum.
•Drive-by or walk up to drop coffee donations.

Sponsored by:
Operation Barnabas of Des Moines.
Find more information at
IowaMilitarySupport.org