17 Jun 2026

Heroes in Conversation: Honoring Service at Rock Island Arsenal

By Hayley Smith

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2026) — Community members heard from Soldiers and Veterans this morning at Heritage Hall on Rock Island Arsenal as part of "Heroes in Conversation." The event is a dedicated storytelling and community-building event designed to honor the legacy of the American Soldier and service members, bringing together veterans and active-duty military from a multitude of generations and backgrounds to discuss their experiences firsthand.

27 May 2026

Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Hosting 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium 06/02-03 at Vibrant Arena

By Maggie Stahl

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2026) — The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3, at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois.

15 Dec 2025

Two Iowa Guard Soldiers Killed in Attack in Syria, Three Others Wounded; Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Two Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers and one US civilian were killed and three others were injured in an enemy attack Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria. The attack occurred while the Soldiers were conducting a key leader engagement as part of their assigned mission in the ongoing counter-ISIS and counter-terrorism efforts in the region.

02 Dec 2025

America’s Four Military Aid Societies Call on All Americans to Help Raise Critical Funds for Service Members and their Families in Need on #GivingTuesday

By Merit Pages

LANHAM, MARYLAND (December 2, 2025) — For #GivingTuesday, 

24 Nov 2025

Join #MakeGivingYourSuperpower for the Heroes Who Serve Our Country Every Day

By missionGIVE.us

LANHAM, MARYLAND (November 24, 2025) — For #GivingTuesday, 

06 Oct 2025

Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual “Help a Hero” Campaign to Raise $1.35 Million for Veteran Scholarships

By Dana Berry

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS (October 6, 2025) — Sport Clips Haircuts launched its 2025 “Help a Hero” scholarship campaign today in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). The campaign runs through November 15 and aims to raise $1.35 million to fund the nation’s largest scholarship initiative of its kind for military veterans and service members.

During the promotion, anyone can support the scholarship program by donating during a Sport Clips visit.

25 Apr 2025

Honoring our Military and Raising Awareness on Substance Use

By Jody Boulay

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — As Memorial Day approaches, Americans nationwide prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies will be held, flags will be flown at half-staff, and families will gather to pay tribute. But amid the solemnity and gratitude lies a quieter, often overlooked truth. Many of our heroes return home not to peace but to a new battlefield, one waged within.

27 Nov 2024

America’s Four Military Aid Societies Are on a Mission to Raise Essential Funds for Service Members and their Families with #MissionGIVE on #GivingTuesday

By Mac Mckeever

LANHAM, MARYLAND (November 27, 2024) — For #GivingTuesday, 

19 Nov 2024

#GivingTuesday: Military Aid Societies Come Together to Raise Essential Funds for America’s Military and Their Families

By Mac McKeever

WASHINGTON DC (November 19, 2024) — The combined forces of 

16 Nov 2024

National Grange Honors Veterans with Quilts of Valor

By Lindsey Row MBA

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 16, 2024) — The National Grange’s 158th Annual Convention continues at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf.

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