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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the IA0002P - Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am, IA0002P - Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol will be helping Iowa Veterans Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the IA0002P - Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
34024 Veterans Memorial Dr
Van Meter Exit
Adel, IA 50003, United States
Click here for the Iowa Veterans Cemetery Page
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.
Our Locations
IAVCA - Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Welcome to IAVCA - Iowa Veterans Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
Group Members
Gabriel M's WAA Page (IA0002P - Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol)
Welcome to my personal fundraising page for Wreaths Across America. I am working hard to support Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol and Iowa Veterans Cemetery in our joint effort to fulfill WAA's mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. Please click "View" to learn more about me and my effort and to help me cover as many graves on Wreaths Across America day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 12:00 PM.
Kirkland K's WAA Page (IA0002P - Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol)
Welcome to my personal fundraising page for Wreaths Across America. I am working hard to support Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol and Iowa Veterans Cemetery in our joint effort to fulfill WAA's mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach. Please click "View" to learn more about me and my effort and to help me cover as many graves on Wreaths Across America day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 12:00 PM.
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