The Wall That Heals - Nevada, IA 2025
THE WALL THAT HEALS. BRING OUR HEROES HOME. The Wall That Heals is a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The exhibit features The Wall and a mobile Education Center. Local heroes will be honored and daily ceremonies and programs will be available. Check out this short video on the visitor experience. Watch Now DATES: August 7 - 10 (closing at 2pm on the 10th) TIME: Viewing is open 24/7. The Wall will be lit at night. Check schedule for ceremony times. COST: Free. LOCATION: SCORE PARK. 1545 Fawcett Parkway in Nevada, IA. For questions, contact us at: ZGlyZWN0b3IgfCBtYWluc3RyZWV0bmV2YWRhICEgb3Jn SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, August 5th - Escort Ride - See more info below. Thursday, August 7th - 10AM - Opening Ceremony *Welcome, Presentation of Colors, Bagpipes, National Anthem, Speaker, TAPS Saturday, August 9th - 8:30PM - Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony and orange lighting of the wall *Welcome, Speaker, TAPS Sunday, August 10th - 1:30PM - Closing Ceremony *Thank you, Speaker, TAPS ESCORT RIDE Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Meet Location: Iowa Veterans Home (1301 Summit St.- Marshalltown, IA) Check in open: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Restrooms and Food Trucks available) Ride Briefing/ announcements: 1:15 pm Blackhawk Flyover: 1:45 pm Kickstands up at: 2:00 pm Escort ends at: Score Recreation Complex- 1453 Fawcett Parkway- Nevada, IA More information on the route and where to watch from will be available soon. To register to ride, sign up here. Route and Places to Watch listed here. VOLUNTEER Many hands are needed to host The Wall That Heals. Groups are welcome to volunteer together. To volunteer for this event, please use the sign-up button below. Sign Up to Volunteer HONOR YOUR VETERAN Honor your loved one through the In Memory Program. If your loved one does not meet the criteria for the In Memory program, please contact dmluY2VudGhlYXZ5NzQgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== to have them recognized as a Hometown Hero. In Memory Program SPONSORSHIPS We would not be able to bring our heroes home without the help of our sponsors. Thank you to our hosting sponsors: Allen L. Kockler Co. Burke Corporation Weiss Tree Service State Bank & Trust Co. Rex Gross Story Medical South Story Bank & Trust American Legion Post #48 American Legion Post #48 Auxiliary McFarland Eye Clinic Erickson Family The Connect Chiropractic Quality One Cleaning NuCara Wirtzy Construction American Legion Post 307 (Roland, IA) Mike's Garage Nevada Community Historical Society All-American Car Wash Rotary Club of Nevada To become an event sponsor, please contact us at: RGlyZWN0b3IgfCBtYWluc3RyZWV0bmV2YWRhICEgb3Jn LEARN ABOUT THE WALL THAT HEALS Click here to learn more about The Wall That Heals, through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.