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🎖️North Iowa Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Down 2026🎖️

September 26 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Veterans and their families are invited to Operation Golden Hawk’s 2026 Veteran Stand Down! 🎖️

Join us for a full day of free services, resources, food, entertainment, and support for veterans and their families throughout North Iowa and Southern Minnesota.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 North Iowa Event Center
3700 4th Street SW, Mason City, IA

⏰ Schedule: Doors open at 8:00 AM, the Opening Ceremony begins at 10:00 AM, and the Closing Ceremony begins at 4:00 PM.

🤝 Free Assistance & Veteran Resources

Veterans can connect with organizations and professionals offering assistance with:

  • 🏠 Housing
  • 💼 Career Planning
  • 🎓 Educational Advice
  • 🍎 Food
  • ❤️ Physical Health
  • 💰 Financial Advice
  • 👕 Clothing
  • 🧠 Mental Health
  • ⚖️ Legal Advice

🎉 All Services Are FREE!

Come enjoy even more activities and services throughout the day, including hot meals, haircuts, BINGO, prize raffles, massages, the KILROY band, a DJ, military surplus distribution, and more!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The event is open to all veterans and their families.

📍 Communities Served

The Veteran Stand Down serves veterans from the following areas:

Iowa: Butler, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth, and Wright counties.

Minnesota: Faribault, Freeborn, and Mower counties.

🦅 Learn More About Operation Golden Hawk

🌐 Visit www.operationgoldenhawk.com for additional information about Operation Golden Hawk and the Veteran Stand Down.

🎧 DJ service donated by Mojo Productions DJ Service.

Please help spread the word and share this event with veterans and military families throughout North Iowa and Southern Minnesota!

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