Location
Courthouse
610 Iowa Ave. · Annex Basement
Onawa, IA 51040
Driving Directions
Mailing Address
610 Iowa Ave
Onawa, IA 51040
Contact Information
Brandon East, Veterans Affairs Director (712) 433-3710
[email protected]
Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Holiday Closures
Veterans Affairs
The Monona County Veterans Affairs Office offers assistance for a wide range of benefits to our veterans, service members and their families. This includes Federal and State benefits, as well as temporary county benefits to qualifying indigent veterans and their families.
Events:
Veteran’s Appreciation Event - Sat August 29th, 5 pm - Timber Ridge Lodge - Castana, IA - All Veterans Eat for Free
Eligibility for county benefits:
County assistance benefits for qualified applicants include rent, utilities, food, and burial expenses.
- The individual must be a legal resident of Monona County and maintained residency for 30 days.
- Have been discharged from the US Armed Forces under "Honorable Conditions"
- Must meet Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG)
Veterans Affairs Commision Meeting Schedule 2026
Dates:
- January 26, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- March 16, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- June 15, 2026
- July 20, 2026
- August 17, 2026
- September 14, 2026
- October 19, 2026
- November 16, 2026
- December 14, 2026
Note:
- All Meetings are Scheduled for the 3rd Monday of each Month at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise noted).
- The Meetings are Open to the Public.
- Meetings are held in the VA Conference Room, Courthouse basement.
- The General Public is Welcome to Attend any of the Meetings.
- Please call or email prior to the meeting you would like to attend to verify meeting time & location.
- Please Contact Brandon East, Veterans Affairs Director, 712-433-3710 office, 712-420-1245 mobile,
Email: [email protected]
Veterans Affairs Commission
Robert Haack 712-420-0390
Don Thompson 952-465-2734
Christine Craig
