When I moved to Des Moines, I looked for a place where local veterans could come together — not just for formal events, but for real connection. Information sharing. Camaraderie. The kind of bond that only people who have served truly understand.
I did not find exactly what I was looking for — so I built it.
The Greater Des Moines Veterans Community is a Facebook group and growing local network for veterans, active duty service members, and military families in the Des Moines area.
A running list of restaurants, retailers, services, and entertainment venues in the Des Moines area that offer veteran discounts — so no one misses out on what they've earned.
VA Benefits & Resources Federal and Iowa state veteran benefits — including VA loans, education, disability resources, and property tax exemptions. Know what's yours.
VA Loans & Homeownership Guidance on buying a home as a veteran in the Des Moines market, including how to maximize your VA loan benefit.
Camaraderie & Connection Events, meetups, and simple connection — because brotherhood and sisterhood don't end when the uniform comes off.
The Facebook group is live — come join us.
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