Events

Check out our upcoming events from USO Iowa!

Upcoming Events

  1. Morale Monday Coffee and Movie Trivia 

    Holding short Trivia contests for small USO prizes to boost morale on a Monday morning. Offering coffee and donuts as well

    May 5th, 2025 9:00 AM CDT ( 900R)

  2. Deployment Support: IA NG Food & Beverage and Gaming 

    USO support at a deployment processing building for IA national guard deployment overseas. USO supporting with light snacks, beverages, playing cards, and rapid response gaming kit

    May 9th, 2025 7:00 AM CDT ( 700R)

  3. Deployment Support: IA NG Food & Beverage 

    USO support at a deployment processing building for IA national guard deployment overseas. USO supporting with light snacks, beverages, and playing cards

    May 10th, 2025 8:00 AM CDT ( 800R)

  4. Military Spouse Appreciation: Coffee and Canvas 

    Appreciating military spouses with coffee/tea/pastries while painting canvas

    May 10th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  5. Deployment Support: IA NG Food & Beverage 

    USO support at a deployment processing building for IA national guard deployment overseas. USO supporting with light snacks, beverages, USO resource material and playing cards

    May 11th, 2025 8:00 AM CDT ( 800R)

  6. Military Spouse Appreciation: Self Care Workshop 

    Military spouses come together to talk about challenges and victories they have faced. Discussion with transition assistance advisors on base as well as snacks and beverages.

    May 16th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  7. Canines and Ice Cream 

    7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States

    Canine event with comfort dogs and Ice cream at the USO center

    May 20th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

  8. Brushes and Battle Bites 

    Celebrating Memorial Day weekend. Art Session with Iowa national guard. Canvas and brushes and paint provided for military members to have a snack and paint a picture at lunch hour

    May 27th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

  9. Morale Monday Lunch and Canines 

    Bringing out the support animals to JFHQ on Camp dodge for a morale boosting event for lunch during break time. Pizza is served

    Jun 2nd, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

  10. USMEPCOM Military Member of the Year 

    7105 NW 70TH Ave, Bldg. S-71 , United States

    Supporting Des Moines MEPS Military member of the year program with a cake and some drinks

    Jun 3rd, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

  11. Mil Kids Camp Lincoln Air Base 

    Military Kids camp with youth activities and games. snacks and beverages provided

    Jun 11th, 2025 8:00 AM CDT ( 800R)

  12. Fathers Day: Paint with Pops 

    Celebrating Father’s Day with paint and canvas for fathers/parents and children. snacks and refreshments provided

    Jun 14th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  13. Mil Spouse Art Workshop: Camouflage and Color 

    Art kits provided to Military members and spouses to create their own design. snacks and drinks provided

    Jun 21st, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  14. Cones and Cards 

    Board games and card games during lunch hour at the 132 wing. Ice cream cart provided for a sweet treat

    Jun 24th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

  15. BBQ and Games on the Lawn 

    7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States

    BBQ and recreational games such as cornhole, axe throwing, ladder ball toss, and spike ball

    Jun 26th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

  16. 132nd Wing Murph Challenge 

    3100 McKinley Ave Bldg 4132 Des Moines, iowa 50321 United States

    Fitness event at 132nd air wing. Participants will conduct the Murph challenge and then USO will be there to provide a drink and snack. USO will have recreational equipment available for participants as well.

    Jun 27th, 2025 2:00 PM CDT (1400R)

  17. BBQ and Games on the Lawn 

    7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States

    BBq and recreational games including cornhole, axe throwing, ladder ball toss, and spikeball

    Jul 24th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

  18. BBQ and Games on the Lawn 

    7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States

    BBq and recreational games for soldiers to utilize during lunch like cornhole, axe throwing, ladder ball toss, and spikeball

    Aug 28th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)