2025 Cedar Valley Veterans Way Banner Applications Now Available
WATERLOO, IA – Applications are now available for the 2025 Veterans Way Banner program. This program honors and celebrates the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces and made significant sacrifices for our nation. All eligible individuals or sponsors are encouraged to apply and participate in this meaningful project.
Banners will be displayed along the Veterans Way Walk of Honor, which is located on sixteen blocks of the Fourth Street corridor in Waterloo, from the Grout Museum on Washington Street to Sullivan Park on Adams Street. Each banner features the name and photograph of an honored veteran. A digital tour (WaterlooVeteransWay.com) contains a biography of each veteran.
The Waterloo Veterans Walk is a place-based art and history setting with thematic elements honoring Waterloo's veterans' stories. It serves as a place to reflect and learn about the region's veterans and veteran history.
The Exchange Club of Waterloo, a local volunteer civic organization, is partnering with the City of Waterloo, Main Street Waterloo, and Experience Waterloo to provide the Veterans Walk of Honor banners. The Exchange Club of Waterloo will use all proceeds for veteran/military programs or grants.
The banners are $200 each available on a first-come-first-served basis. Exchange Club of Waterloo spokesperson Trent Hunter commented, "The overwhelming response from our community, the heartwarming stories shared, and the visible appreciation shown by all who pass by these banners are a testament to the importance of honoring our veterans. Looking ahead, we are excited to expand the number of banners available to reach even more of our local heroes."
Key program details:
- Eligibility: Veterans who have served in any armed forces branch and have a connection to Cedar Valley and/or Black Hawk County are eligible. This includes active-duty service members, veterans of past conflicts, and those who have served during peacetime.
- Application Period: Applications for a Veterans Banner will be accepted until March 31, 2025, or until locations are sold out.
- Application Process: Interested individuals can find more information or apply online at www.WaterlooVeteransWay.com Upon approval, applicants will be notified.
- Display Period: The banners will be displayed prominently along 4th Street in Waterloo from Memorial Day 2025 to Veteran's Day 2025.
The banners will be taken down after Veterans Day. Four area Exchange Clubs are planning a special recognition for the year's honored veterans and sponsors. At that time, each veteran and/or sponsor will be presented with a certificate of participation and a banner.
The Exchange Club of Waterloo is a nonprofit organization that embodies local people from all walks of life who are committed to the club's service programs. These programs focus on Americanism, Youth Programs, Community Service, and the National Project: the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Individuals, groups, or businesses seeking an effective way to give back to the community while having fun working with fellow Exchange members are encouraged to seek membership information at //exchangeclubofwaterloo.org/.
- Media Contact: William Kay
- Event Contact: Trent Hunter (319) 504-4614
- Organization name: The Exchange Club of Waterloo
- Mailing address: PO Box 1404 Waterloo, IA 50704