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From Warship To Community Anchor

April 24, 2025 Dear Friends, As spring unfolds, we continue full steam ahead on a journey that is as much about the people as it is about steel and sea. Battleship IOWA, once a mighty warship, is now a powerful community anchor—a platform for education, remembrance,...

Halfway There

March 27, 2025 MAKE AN IMPACT - DONATE TODAY Whoooaaaa, We’re Halfway There It’s stuck in your head now, isnt’ it? Our excitement over the progress we’ve made on the refurbishment of the deck on the 01 admiral’s veranda combined with our...

A Victim of Surprise

February 19, 2025 Dear Friends, I recently celebrated my 50th birthday, and to my surprise, our crew gathered on a Friday morning to mark the occasion with treats and friendship. While I didn’t indulge in the treats, Cesar (Vicky’s manager) had me covered with egg...

Leaks, 2025, CONCERT!!!, and more

January 30, 2025 Dear Friends, This week begins with rain, marking the annual “find the leak” challenge for our crew. True to form, the team sprang into action Monday morning, cleaning up water and tracking the sources of the leaks. Fortunately, thanks to...

Iowans for IOWA

Iowans for IowaProtect the Enduring Legacy of Iowa’s Namesake DeckPreservation If you look at the history of battleships, you find photos of hundreds of sailors polishing the gleaming teak decks – an extraordinary image that stays with us always. Here...

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