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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Iowa Veterans Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Wreaths Across America and MCEC Unite to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism Among Military-Connected Youth
As the back-to-school season begins, Wreaths Across America, in collaboration with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), is spotlighting the importance of adopting proactive, research-based strategies to raise awareness of the unique attendance-related challenges faced by highly mobile students.
Out of the Shadows: Teaching the Korean War Through Veteran Voices, Inquiry, and Memory
Some stories come too late. That’s why the Out of the Shadows project matters so deeply.
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In Memory Of for David D. Schrader, United States Military, Born 08/22/53, Passed On 06/18/25, Honored by Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Dad/Pa,We love you and miss you so much! You are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts.Love,Kristina, Tyler, Lukas and Eva
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In Memoriam
by Darrell F. Bissen for Francis John Bissen, Honored by Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Check out 227 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.
Location Information
34024 Veterans Memorial Dr
Van Meter Exit
Adel, IA 50003, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
Parking Instructions
There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
IA0018P - Midwest Honor Flight
Welcome to IA0018P - Midwest Honor Flight! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 9 locations and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
IA0003 - Iowa Veterans Cemetery Family Support
Welcome to IA0003 - Iowa Veterans Cemetery Family Support! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Iowa Veterans Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
17 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.
