Exciting News for Veterans Day 2020
Join us for VIRTUAL VETERANS DAY! We're taking Veterans Day online this year, and we've got three ways for our vets to celebrate! World of Warships Virtual Fleet Week World of Warships will honor the U.S. Navy with a live virtual Fleet Week on November 9, 2020, just...
Annual Appeal 2020: Give Today To Build Tomorrow
Dear Friends and Supporters, We're heading toward the finish line of one of the most challenging years any of us has known. By now you're well aware that Battleship IOWA has faced daunting numbers - 75% of revenue lost as a result of a pandemic that has struck the...
CEO Update November 2, 2020
Surface Navy Museum and IOWA Family: This Tuesday November 3rd is Election Day, a day on which each of us (18 years or older) exercises our right to vote. The right to vote is a fundamental protected by the United States Constitution and fought for by generations of...
CEO Update October 27, 2020
Surface Navy Museum and IOWA Family: There is excitement abounding aboard Battleship IOWA with momentum building for the National Museum of the Surface Navy. The progress wouldn't be happening without your support and the dedication of our committed crew. There is no...
THE IOWAN: Battleship USS IOWA Fall 2020 Newsletter
CEO UPDATE Dear friends and supporters, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support you have shown throughout this devastating pandemic. We would not have our decks open today without your unwavering commitment to your ship, mission, and crew. It is...
Fall Newsletter: Full Volunteer Update
Whether front line or behind the scenes, volunteers have had an even greater impact than usual during the coronavirus pandemic. How they have risen to the challenges, additional training, safety protocols, and adjustments to the daily routine is both inspiring and...
CEO Update October 20, 2020
Surface Navy Museum and IOWA Family: I am excited to see the tremendous progress that the team is making on the National Museum of the Surface Navy and the work aboard the Battleship IOWA. The pandemic continues to impact our guest revenues significantly, resulting in...
National Museum of the Surface Navy Update
IOWA Family: As you may know, we received some exciting news about National Museum of the Surface Navy on Tuesday. Supervisor Hahn's office shared the press release that went out following the board meeting where our leadership team and community partners spoke in...
CEO Update September 29, 2020
IOWA Family: Today is the 245th birthday of the United States Navy, and it seems appropriate that we have some good news to share. Attendance has been slightly better in the last week, and there's been an exciting development with our quest to become the National...
CEO Update September 29, 2020
IOWA Family: Our week began with a board meeting where we discussed numerous items including the National Museum campaign, virtual programs, and our current status in weathering the pandemic. On behalf of the board(s) and our crew, we are deeply appreciative to each...