Veterans Caucus 

Chair: Terri Wollenberg

Email: [email protected]

Who We Are

The Iowa Democratic Veterans’ Caucus is the recognized voice for veterans and their families within the Iowa Democratic Party and IDVC acts as the voice of Democrats in the Veterans’ community by helping to craft the IDP legislative and policy agenda for issues affecting Veterans, their families and their communities

Our Values

We support a strong and smart national defense strategy.

We know our Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard members are necessary fot the security and safety of our state and the nation.

We have a sacred, moral responsibility to keep faith with all who serve, who have served, and their families.

We push for more educational benefits and job training, work to end cronic hmelessness and sucide, prmoite family-friendly policies and champion efforts to care for our military family members.

Our Issues

National Security

Ending the forever wars

Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons

Combating the spread of disinformation and the rise of violent extremism

Giving the best an equal opportunity to serve

Reversing climate change, which threatens global security.

Economy, Jobs, and Healthcare

Support an economy that creates jobs for Veterans

Support veterans and our families’ ability to obtain high-quality, affordable health care.

Oppose privatization of our Department of Veterans’ Affairs health care system.

Democracy and Voting Rights

Oppose attacks on voting rights and support pro-democracy reform efforts to ensure all Americans can exercise their right to vote.

Our Vision

Veterans can return to civilian life in a country that honors the VA’s mission statement, “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors”.

Our Meetings

We meet virtually every 2nd Thursday of the Month via zoom.  Email us at [email protected] to receive an invitation.

Voter Registration/Voting for Military

Find information at Military and Overseas Voters

Honor A Veteran

Honor a Veteran is a program that honors the sacrifices that Veterans have made throughout history to protect our freedoms and our sacred right to vote. Please Honor a Veteran by leaving a personal message for a military member today and by wearing your Honor a Veteran pin on Election Day. (click on link above)

If you are contemplating suicide, please call the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988. (option 1)

https://988lifeline.org/ is the website.