Events

Check out our upcoming events from USO Iowa!

Upcoming Events

  1. Memorial Day BBQ 

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

    BBQ for training soldiers at Camp Dodge. Volunteers support us by cooking lunch for our soldiers. Outdoor recreation games will be utilized as well.

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

  2. Unit Support: Iowa Sustainment training Center (STC) Staff Family Day 

    USO staff and volunteers will support the training staff and families for their unit family picnic. We will support as a youth program with a bounce house and kid’s activities such as Lego building and yard games

    May 28th, 2025 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

  3. Deployment Support: Troop Send Off 

    he 168th regiment has a send off ceremony on 5/28 at 4 pm at the new armory in West Des Moines. The USO will have a table handing out flags/glow sticks to friends, family and people in the community to send off the troops/ and snack/activity bags f…

    May 28th, 2025 3:30 PM CDT (1530R)

  4. 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 29th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

  11. 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)

  12. 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)

  13. Unit Support: Family Day 

    Nebraska unit family day. USO volunteers will support with light drinks and snacks as well as USO resource material and some outdoor activities

    Jul 19th, 2025 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

  14. Special Delivery 

    705 Nelson Drive Bldg. 323C, Room 206 OFFUTT Air Force Base, Nebraska 68113 United States

    Special Delivery

    Jul 24th, 2025 8:30 AM CDT ( 830R)

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  15. 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)

  16. Unit Support: Back to School Bash 

    We will be on hand for the Lincoln Back to school bash as we support military kids stationed on and around base. We will set up an activity station with outdoor games, freeze pops, cold drinks, and Lego building stations. Staff and volunteers will…

    Jul 26th, 2025 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

  17. Unit Support: Des Moines MEPS Org Day 

    Des Moines MEPS Staff ORG Day event. We will supply with yard games, a table set up with kid’s activities, small snacks and drinks, and music.

    Aug 1st, 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)