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 LIBRARY & RESEARCH CENTERThe Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Library and Research Center is located in the
Brig Gen Ed Bird Memorial Library, in the museum building at Camp Dodge.
Visitors should ask the receptionist for assistance to work within the research center. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment.
Researchers traveling to the museum may want to call in advance.
Postal Address: Iowa Gold Star Military Museum & Education Center
Telephone: 515-252-4531 FAX: 515-727-3107
The Gold Star Museum is an active member of the area community. The museum hosts school tours, veterans group meetings, commemorative events, special programs and participates in activities sponsored by its governing agency, the Iowa National Guard. The museum specifically works with the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs to coordinate veterans support and honor activities. The message of the Gold Star Museum is one of affirmation. The Museum recognizes, acknowledges and affirms the role of state veterans who have served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. We make a special effort to maintain the history of the Iowa National Guard. We believe that our programs, exhibits, and services contribute to the quality of life Iowa citizens enjoy. Iowa Veterans Populations
Estimates of Iowa's Veterans Populations as of
30 September 2003
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| Total number of veterans living in Iowa | 481,000 |
| Word War I | 0 |
| World War II | 41,922 |
| Korean War | 35,402 |
| Vietnam War | 84,106 |
| Persian Gulf War | 34,411 |
All researchers are asked to register each visit. For security purposes, personal belongings are checked at the front desk. Researchers may bring only pencils, paper and laptop computers into the library research center.
