National Hire A Veteran Day is almost here!
National Hire a Veteran Day, established in 2017, encourages employers nationwide to connect with and hire Veterans. While the official observance is July 25th, Iowa will host its events on July 23rd this year as part of Home Base Iowa’s 2nd Annual National Hire a Veteran Day Career Fair Series.
List of Hire a Veteran Day Career Fair Events Across Iowa (July 23, 2026)
All events are hosted at Iowa National Guard Armories.
Cedar Rapids
Location: IANG Armory, 1500 Wright Brothers Blvd W, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: IANG Armory, 1500 Wright Brothers Blvd W, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Council Bluffs
Location: IANG Armory, 2415 E. Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: IANG Armory, 2415 E. Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Des Moines / Johnston (Camp Dodge)
Location: Camp Dodge, Freedom Center, 7105 NW 70th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Camp Dodge, Freedom Center, 7105 NW 70th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fort Dodge
Location: Fort Dodge IANG Armory, 1659 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Fort Dodge IANG Armory, 1659 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Mason City
Location: IANG Armory, 1160 19th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: IANG Armory, 1160 19th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mt. Pleasant
Location: IANG Armory, 1000 S. Walnut St, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: IANG Armory, 1000 S. Walnut St, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Waterloo
Location: Waterloo IANG Armory, 3106 Airport Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50703
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Waterloo IANG Armory, 3106 Airport Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50703
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We hope to see you there! For additional information or questions, contact Home Base Iowa staff.
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