Events

Check out our upcoming events from USO Iowa!

Upcoming Events

  1. JFHQ Iowa vs Iowa State Tailgate 

    Iowa vs Iowa State football tailgate at JFHQ Iowa National Guard HQ. Soldiers will be released early and attend a tailgate in the parking lot. We will bring snacks, drinks, popsicles, yard games such as volleyball, pickleball, spikeball and other …

    Sep 5th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

  2. 155th refueling Wing Family 

    We will set up a table with kids activities, snacks, drinks, games, coloring books, and lego building kits

    Sep 6th, 2025 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

  3. Lincoln, NE JFHQ 5K 

    We will support the base 5k event with a table with small USO items, Unit support request flyers, drinks, and small snacks

    Sep 6th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  4. Army vs Air Force Lazer Tag 

    we will hold a competition of lazer tag between Army and Air force units in the Des Moines area. There will be a Pizza lunch first with small snacks and drinks and then a lazer tag tournament.

    Sep 13th, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)

  5. Couples Art Class: Halloween Decor 

    Couples are welcome to come to a fun Halloween art class where they can paint Halloween themed pictures to take home. music played and Halloween themed snacks and drinks provided

    Oct 3rd, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  6. Military Self Care Art Class 

    Military members and spouses are welcome to come paint a picture and discuss military life with other spouses and connect and share ideas in a stress free environment with snacks and drinks

    Oct 11th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  7. Mil Spouse Art Class: Spooky Pictures 

    Military members and spouses are welcome to come paint a halloween themed picture and listen to music with Halloween themed snacks and drinks

    Oct 24th, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)

  8. Lincoln NE Haunted Armory 

    USO will attend the Haunted Armory event at Lincoln Ne air guard base. We will set up a haunted table with Halloween candy and pass out Halloween themed items to kids

    Oct 24th, 2025 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)