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North Iowa Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Down
September 27, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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North Iowa Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Down to be held on September 27, 2025
MASON CITY, IOWA – The North Iowa Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Down will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City, Iowa. The event, which is open to all Veterans, is established to provide support, resources, goods, and assistance to those who have served in the military, and to their families.
Veterans are invited to meet at the North Iowa Event Center: 3700 4th Street SW in Mason City, Iowa. The Event will be open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Veteran Stand Down offers a wide range of resources. Agencies will be on site to aid any Veteran who is insecure about housing, food, clothing, employment, physical health, mental health, alcohol and/or substance abuse. Veterans can also receive free food, clothing, personal care items, educational information, financial counseling, and legal advice.
Services available include medical evaluations, battlefield acupuncture, flu shots, haircuts, chiropractic care, massage therapy, dental care, hunting and fishing license registration, plus more. There will also be Bingo, trivia games, live music, a root beer garden, an ice cream social, and many raffle prizes will be given away.
The North Iowa Southern Minnesota Stand Down is a collaborative effort between local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private businesses. It is open to all Veterans and their family members and is free of charge.
Visit the event website at www.OperationGoldenHawk.com
“We are proud to host the North Iowa Southern Minnesota Stand Down for Veterans,” said event organizer, Peter Bieber. “It is a privilege to be able to give back to those who have served our country, and we are committed to ensuring that all Veterans have access to the resources they need to succeed.”
For more information about the North Iowa Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Down, please contact Greg Benedict, at (641) 430-5614 email: [email protected]
Committee contact: Peter Bieber, President North Iowa Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Down (641) 220-0252 email: [email protected]
Donations accepted year-round though the website or contact Angelyn Lander, Treasurer at (641) 512-2470 email: [email protected]