America 250

34th Army Band to play in Fairfield on July 4 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

The 34th Army Band will bring the full concert band to Fairfield on Saturday, July 4th at 1O AM, at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center.

July 4, 2026 10:00 am - July 4, 2026 11:00 am

War of 1812 Cemetery Walk

Join the Marion County Pioneer Cemetery Commission to visit four cemeteries in the county where War of 1812 veterans are buried.

May 3, 2026 1:00 pm - May 3, 2026 4:00 pm

Hearts for Heroes and America 250 Night!

You're invited to this night of thanking God for 250 years of His good grace upon the United States of America!

April 30, 2026 6:30 pm - April 30, 2026 7:30 pm

What Do We Stand For

Join us for What Do We Stand For?, a presentation and discussion with philosopher Scott Samuelson.

April 23, 2026 6:30 pm - April 23, 2026 7:45 pm

250th Flag Day for Families

Bremer County invites families to join us for a morning to celebrate the founding of America.

June 13, 2026 9:00 am - June 13, 2026 12:00 pm

AvocaDays Community Celebration

Our AvocaDays Community Celebration is a three-day event over the 4th of July weekend.

July 3, 2026 4:00 pm - July 5, 2026 11:00 pm

The Wall That Heals - Manning

The Wall That Heals is coming to Manning.

July 23, 2026 12:00 am - July 26, 2026 12:00 am

The Wall That Heals - Council Bluffs

Pottawattamie County is hosting The Wall That Heals over Memorial Day weekend. This is an opportunity to honor the service members who served in Vietnam, an imp

May 22, 2026 6:00 am - May 25, 2026 2:00 pm

Fly Iowa Festival 2026

The 2026 Fly Iowa Festival is a statewide aviation celebration hosted at the Winterset Municipal Airport.

September 19, 2026 2:00 pm - September 19, 2026 9:00 pm

250th Anniversary of the United States

To recognize this historic milestone, we created a custom vinyl-wrapped grain trailer featuring the American flag.

March 12, 2026 12:00 am - July 31, 2026 12:00 am

America250 Tree Planting Initiative Kickoff Event

A kickoff event for a statewide, youth-focused tree planting initiative that aims to plant 250 trees across Iowa in 2026.

April 24, 2026 9:00 am - April 24, 2026 12:00 pm

Insights into Iowa’s Transportation History

Join Bill Whittaker, Brennan Dolan, Ray Werner, and Libby Wielenga for insights into Iowa’s transportation history.

May 1, 2026 2:30 pm - May 1, 2026 4:00 pm

Iowa and the Meskwaki Nation (1856–Present) with Jonathan Buffalo

Join Meskwaki staff for insights on history, culture, language, and natural resources. The Meskwaki Cultural Center will be open to attendees.

June 6, 2026 2:00 pm - June 6, 2026 4:00 pm

The Legacy of 4-H Premiere Screening at ISU

Join Iowa PBS on April 2 at 4:30 p.m. for an advance screening of The Legacy of 4-H.

April 2, 2026 4:30 pm - April 2, 2026 6:00 pm

Iowa State Fair Statewide Art Contest and Exhibition

Iowans are invited to take part in this historic milestone by sharing their creative expression and artistic talents with visitors at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.

August 13, 2026 7:00 am - August 23, 2026 9:00 pm

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America 250

34th Army Band to play in Fairfield on July 4 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

War of 1812 Cemetery Walk

Hearts for Heroes and America 250 Night!

What Do We Stand For

250th Flag Day for Families

AvocaDays Community Celebration

The Wall That Heals - Manning

The Wall That Heals - Council Bluffs

Fly Iowa Festival 2026

250th Anniversary of the United States

America250 Tree Planting Initiative Kickoff Event

Insights into Iowa’s Transportation History

Iowa and the Meskwaki Nation (1856–Present) with Jonathan Buffalo

The Legacy of 4-H Premiere Screening at ISU

Iowa State Fair Statewide Art Contest and Exhibition

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