Marshalltown and Marshall County, Iowa, are widely known as the “Veterans Capital of Iowa” (or the “Red, White, and Blue Capital of the State”) due to a deep-rooted historical and ongoing commitment to military service members and veterans.
Home to the Iowa Veterans Home, one of the nation’s premier veteran care facilities, the community continues its long-standing tradition of uplifting those who have answered the call to serve.
During this Veterans Day, community members are asked to keep our past, current, and future military members in their thoughts and prayers as we count on them to make our communities a safe place to raise our families.
Residents are encouraged to consider attending one of the many local Veterans Day celebrations, bringing their families to help instill the importance of military service and sacrifice in the next generation. From local ceremonies to community displays, these events offer a powerful opportunity to show unified gratitude for our nation’s heroes.