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- [Recent Donations](https://eihonorflight.org/donations/) - The Lensing Family donates $3200.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The Lensing Family, in memory of their father Bruno Lensing, donated $3200.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Bruno Lensing was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in World War II. Picture in the photo are Michael Lensing, Cindy (Lensing) Johnson,
- [Hiawatha Legion donates $1500 to the Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2026/07/14/hiawatha-legion-donates-1500-to-the-honor-flight/) - Joel Helle from the Hiawatha Legion spoke about a Veteran who went on the Honor Flight and wanted to have the legion donate some money to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. They are donating $1500 to the Honor Flight. Thank you, Hiawatha Legion, for the generous donation.
- [The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel donates $1758.25 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2026/04/24/the-doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-donates-1758-25-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The DoubleTree brought a check for $1758.25 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Homecoming. These generous donations make a difference. Thank you DoubleTree for your continued support.
- [St. Luke's Unity Point LifeGuard donates $2,000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2026/02/21/st-lukes-unity-point-lifeguard-donates-2000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you St. Luke's, Unity Point LifeGuard for your $2,000 donation to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Funds raised were from apparel sales. On this amazing LifeGuard crew of 21, there are five former military Veterans, Four pilots and one nurse/medic. This awesome crew will be assisting at the send off and return of our flights.
- [Cotton Creek Mill LLC Donates $8000.00 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2026/01/13/cotton-creek-mill-llc-donates-8000-to-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/)
- [Benefit the Vets donates $5000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2026/02/10/benefit-the-vets-donates-5000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you, Benefit the Vets, for the outstanding donation of $5000. Funds were raised by the amazing concerts in Worthington Iowa. This year the concert is August 8th.
- [LaVerne Loges family Donates $1,100.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2026/02/09/laverne-loges-family-donates-1100-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you so much LaVerne Loges family for your $1,100 donation from your father's Memorial. Loved hearing about your father. We appreciate you thinking of us.
- [Marion Legion Auxiliary #298 Donates $1000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2026/01/20/marion-legion-auxiliary-298-donates-1000-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you Marion Legion Auxiliary #298 for your $1000.00 donation from your poppy sales. What a fantastic fundraiser.
- [Swisher American Legion Auxiliary #671 Donates $1000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2026/01/13/swisher-american-legion-auxiliary-671-donates-1000-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - THANK YOU goes out to the Swisher American Legion Auxiliary #671 for their $1000.00 donation to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. We appreciate your donation and support of veterans.
- [FROG (Forest River Owner Group) donated $1,200 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/11/11/frog-forest-river-owner-group-donated-1200-to-the-honor-flight/) - FROG is made up of over 185,000 Forest River affiliated brand RV owners from all across the United States and Canada. Will and Lisa Brown are the owners of the affiliate. Thank you for donating to our Veterans. We appreciate you.
- [Teufelhund Anamosa Crew donates $2500.00 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/12/23/teufelhund-anamosa-crew-donates-2500-00-to-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Teufelhund crew from Anamosa donates $2500.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Your donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting our Veterans.
- [Vinton Lions Club donates $3000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/12/17/vinton-lions-club-donates-3000-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Vinton Lions Club held a Chili supper where they collected money for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. They raised 3000.00. Thank you for the donation and thinking of our Veterans.
- [Honor Side by Side ride donates $25,500 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/12/13/honor-side-by-side-ride-donates-25500-to-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The $25,500 was raised by Katie and Teresa Sackett organizing a Side-by-Side ride that starts at Central city and visits several small-town businesses. Thank you for the donation to our Veterans and supporting them.
- [Mortenson EWD Veterans Group donates $21,308.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/12/04/mortenson-ewd-veterans-group-donates-21308-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Mortenson EWD Veterans Group held an employee corn hole tournament and raised $21,308 for the veterans. They decided to donate it to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. We are so appreciative of this donation. This will help 40 veterans make the trip to Washington DC.
- [Boulder Peak Intermediate raises $2,614.02 for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/12/02/boulder-peak-intermediate-raises-2614-02-for-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you Boulder Peak Intermediate in Marion for your amazing donation to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. You raised $2,614.02 . Outstanding! We appreciate your donation!
- [American Legion #298 (Marion) donates $1000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/11/15/american-legion-298-marion-donates-1000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - We appreciate the $1000.00 donation from American Legion #298 (Marion), raised through their quilt auction. Thank you for donating to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.
- [Wicked Kreations Car Club donates $7,000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/11/15/wicked-kreations-car-club-donates-7000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - How amazing is this! Wicked Kreations Car Club donated $7,000 tonight. Funds were raised at their car show. Thank you so much for your donation!
- [Center Point American Legion Auxiliary donates $1,050 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/11/11/center-point-american-legion-auxiliary-donates-1050-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Center Point American Legion held several events throughout the year including Poppy sales to raise the money they are donating. Thank you for supporting our Veterans.
- [Sons of the American Legion #572 Donates $629.50 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/11/04/sons-of-the-american-legion-572-donates-629-50-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you Sons of the American Legion #572 for your donation. Thank you for thinking of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight!
- [Honor Float donates 16,043.89 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/10/15/honor-float-donates-16043-89-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you to the Honor float team who consistently raises money and donates to the Honor Flight. We appreciate all the support for the Veterans. This year we also had a quilt donated by the Freedom stitchers and Eastern Iowa Heirloom quilters.
- [Cedar Rapids and Marion Hy-Vee stores raised $40,105.00 for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/09/09/cedar-rapids-and-marion-hy-vee-stores-raised-40105-00-for-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - During the month of August, the Cedar Rapids and Marion Hy-Vee stores sold paper airplanes at checkout to anyone who wanted to buy them. Thank you to all the wonderful customers who purchased them. Thank you also to Hy-Vee for coming up with this amazing fund raiser. We are overjoyed with the donation. Hy-Vee is
- [West Branch Lions Club Donates $500 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/09/09/west-branch-lions-club-donates-500-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The West Branch Lions club works a stand at the Hawkeye games, and they raised $500 through donations for the Honor Flight. Thank you for your support.
- [Timberline Manufacturing Donates $437.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/08/25/timberline-manufacturing-donates-437-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Timberline Manufacturing raised money during an event and wanted to donate the proceeds to the Honor Flight. Thank you for thinking of us and thank you for supporting our Veterans.
- [$1300.00 donated to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight from a Lemonade Stand](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/07/30/1300-00-donated-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight-from-a-lemonade-stand/) - Parker and Nora had a lemonade stand that raised $1300.00. They donated the funds to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you for thinking of the Veterans. This is amazing.
- [Daves Coffee Cakes raised $581.00 for Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/07/27/daves-coffee-cakes-raises-581-00-for-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Daves Coffee Cakes had a fund raiser at Wilson Road Hy-Vee where a portion of each coffee cake bought went to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you to everyone who bought a Coffee Cake. They are delicious. Thank you to Daves Coffee Cakes for holding the fund raiser and the donation.
- [Kevin Wherry family donates $1500.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/07/15/kevin-wherry-family-donates-1500-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you Kevin Wherry family for your generous $1500.00 donation. We appreciate you coming to the meeting tonight and sharing.
- [Solon American Legion Stinocher Post #460 donates $1509.00 to the honor flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/06/20/solon-american-legion-stinocher-post-460-donates-1509-00-to-the-honor-flight/) - Thank you Solon American Legion for the donation. This was from their 50/50 raffle during the annual Lent Fish Fry. Its greatly appreciated.
- [ORBIS Corporation donates $1500.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/06/11/orbis-corporation-donates-1500-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you ORBIS for your continued support. This donation will help us fulfill our mission to take Veterans to Washington DC to see Memorials and Monuments built in their honor.
- [David Gage Memorial donates $2100.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/06/10/david-gage-memorial-donates-2100-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - David Gage went on an honor flight in October of 2023. When he passed the family wanted to donate memorials to the Honor Flight because of the impact the day had on David. Thank you, Gage Family, for thinking of us. It is truly appreciated to keep our mission of taking Veterans to Washington DC
- [Farm Bureau Agent Association donates $12,000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/06/04/farm-bureau-agent-associates-donate-12000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you, Farm Bureau Agents, for holding the auction and choosing Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to be 1 of the recipients of the donation. This helps us with our mission to take Veterans to Washington DC to see the Monuments and Memorials build in their honor.
- [Teufelhund Veterans Group Donates $1000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/05/15/teufelhund-veterans-group-donates-1000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Teufelhund Veterans Group held several fund raisers over the past year. They are able to donate $1000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you for your donation. This helps in our effort to take Veterans to Washington DC to see Memorials built in their honor.
- [Honor and Respect LLC Donation of $100](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/05/12/thank-you-to-honor-and-respect-llc/) - Thank you so much Honor and Respect LLC for your $100 donation back to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. We appreciate all of you that ordered using the "EIHF" code. Be watching for other opportunities and teamwork with this great organization. Check out their website https://honor-respect.com/
- [Don Labs Memorial Donation of $1000](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/03/11/don-labs-memorial-donation-of-1000/) - Center Point Legion presented a check donation from the Don Labs Memorial fund. Thank you to the Don Labs family for thinking of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.
- [Bill Seely Family donates $2378.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight in memory of Bill](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/02/11/bill-seely-family-donates-2378-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight-in-memory-of-bill/) - Chad and James Seely presented a check for $2378.00 from the Bill Seely memorial fund. Thank you Seely family for this donation. Its greatly appreciated.
- [Honor Float in Central City donates $19,662.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2025/01/03/honor-float-in-central-city-donates-19662-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - This was the 6th year for the Honor Float. It raised an amazing $19,662,00 for the Honor Flight. Money is raised by an organized float down the Wapsipinicon River. Thank you for all you do for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.
- [Stuff etc. Cedar Rapids location donates $2600 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/12/20/stuff-etc-cedar-rapids-donates-2600-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - On Veterans Day, November 11th, 2024, 10% of total sales went to the Eastern Iowa Honor. Thank you Stuff etc. for thinking of our Veterans and donating to the Honor Flight.
- [Hawkeye Labor Council donates $5000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/12/19/hawkeye-labor-council-donates-5000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you Hawkeye Labor Council for the donation of $5000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. We extremely appreciate your donation.
- [Wicked Kreations Car Club donates $3000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/12/19/wicked-kreations-car-club-donates-3000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Wicked Kreations Car Club donated $3000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor flight. These funds were raised when they held a car show. Thank you for your donation and thinking of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to donate these funds to.
- [Vinton Lions Club donates $2195.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/12/19/vinton-lions-club-donates-2195-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Vinton Lions Club holds a Chili supper each year. The funds donated were raised during this event. Thank you, Vinton Lions club, for the donation. It is greatly appreciated.
- [Farmers State Bank donates $4000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/12/19/farmers-state-bank-donates-4000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Farmers State Bank donates $4000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. This donation will help with sending veterans to Washington DC to see the Monuments and Memorials built in their honor. Thank you for the donation.
- [Don Kirburger memorial fund donates $1000 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/12/19/don-kirburger-memorial-fund-donates-1000-to-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Karen Kirburger presented a check to the Eastern Iowa Honor flight from her husband's memorial fund. Thank you for donating the $1000. It is greatly appreciated.
- [Honor Side by Side donates $13,720 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/12/15/honor-side-by-side-donates-13720-to-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - $13,720 was raised this year during the annual Coggan Honor SxS event. This money was donated to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you, Katie and Theresa Sackett, for organizing this event and supporting our Veterans.
- [The Solon American Legion Stinocher Post #460 donates $1219 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/11/14/thanks-to-the-solon-american-legion-stinocher-post-460-for-a-generous-1219-donation/) - Thank you to Adam Hopp of the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post #460 for a generous $1219 donation to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Funds were raised during their annual Fish Fry. The fish fry will be taking place again during Lent.
- [Springville American Legion post #331 donates $7,500.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/11/12/springville-americal-legion-post-331-donates-7500-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Springville American Legion post #331 held their annual golf outing and raised $7,500.00 for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you for your donation. This is truly appreciated.
- [American Legion #298 in Marion donates 1,800.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/11/12/american-legion-298-in-marion-donates-1800-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Marion American Legion 298 held a quilt raffle in which they raised $1,800 which they donated to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you for the donation. It is truly appreciated
- [Midway Bombers football team donates $1000.00 to the Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/09/18/midway-bombers-donates-1000-00-to-the-honor-flight/) - The Midway Bombers football team held a raffle that raised $1000.00. They are donating this to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you for your wonderful donation. This will help with our mission to send veterans to Washington DC to visit the Monuments and Memorials built in their honor.
- [Steve Barth Memorial donates $750 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/10/15/thank-you-to-steve-barth-memorial-for-your-generous-donation/) - Thank you to Steve Barth Memorial for your generous donation to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. We appreciate it! Steve was a Vietnam Veteran and was able to attend an Honor Flight.
- [Beautiful quilt donated to a lucky veteran on flight #52](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/09/18/quilt-donated-to-a-veteran-on-our-september-17th-honor-flight/) - Flight #52 was sponsored by Honor SXS Ride and Honor Float. This year's Honor Float event had a raffle and silent auction. The patron that won this beautiful quilt, donated it back and asked that it be given to one of the veterans on this flight. A raffle ticket was given to each veteran while
- [Walker Legion Post 376 donates $500 to the Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/09/10/walker-legion-post-376-donates-500-to-the-honor-flight/) - The Walker Iowa Legion Post 376 donates $500 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you for your donation. This will continue to help us with our mission of sending veterans to Washington DC to visit Memorials and Monuments built in their honor.
- [Lyness Fest donates $5500.00 to the Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/08/30/lyness-fest-donates-5500-00-to-the-honor-flight/) - In memory of Carl Steffen from Ryan Iowa, Lyness Fest donated $5500.00 from the event they hosted. Thank you for your donation. This will help in continuing our mission to send veterans to Washington DC to visit monuments and memorials built in their honor.
- [Benefit the Vets donates $5000.00 to the  Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/08/27/benefit-the-vets-donates-5000-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Benefit the Vets donates $5000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. This will assist in continue to send Veterans to Washington DC. We appreciate your donation. Thank You
- [Thank you to the Estate of Keith Romstad for the Donation of $125,000 to the Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/08/13/thank-you-to-the-estate-of-keith-romstad-for-the-donation-of-125000-to-the-honor-flight/) - We are speechless. Thank you to the estate of Keith Romstad for the huge donation of $125,000.00 to the Eastern Iowa honor Flight. With this donation it will get a plane full of Veterans and Guardians to Washington DC to visit the Memorials built in their honor. This is so generous and greatly appreciated from
- [Up Dog Campground donates $2500.00 to the Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/08/13/up-dog-campground-donates-2500-00-to-the-honor-flight/) - Thank you, Up Dog Campground, for the donation of $2500.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. This money was raised during RAGBRAI when they filled all their camping spots. Your support to the Honor Flight is greatly appreciated. This will go a long way in sending Veterans to Washington DC to visit the memorials built
- [West Branch Lions Club donates $500.00 to the Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/08/13/west-branch-lions-club-donates-500-00-to-the-honor-flight/) - Thank you to the West Branch Lions Club for the donation of $500.oo. These funds were raised from working the concession stand at Iowa sporting events. We appreciate the generosity.
- [Orbis powered by Menasha Corporation donates $1,700.00 to Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/08/13/orbis-powered-by-menasha-corporation-donates-1700-00-to-honor-flight/) - Thank you Orbis powered by Menasha Corporation for the donation of $1,700.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. This will go towards sending Veterans to Washington DC to visit memorials built in their honor.
- [Marshalltown Lions Club donates $500.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/08/09/marshalltown-lions-club-donates-500-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you, Marshalltown Lions Club, for the donation of $500.00. This will help get a Veteran to Washington DC to see the Memorials built in their Honor.
- [Van Horne Lions club donates $500.00 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/07/19/van-horne-lions-club-donates-500-to-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you Lions Club! Pictured are chapter President Lou Albers and Treasurer Theresa Thompson. Roger Uthoff accepts the Donation on behalf of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you so much Van Horne Lions club!
- [Wired Production Group donates $500.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/05/22/wired-production-group-donates-500-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you Wired Production Group for the donation of $500.00. Its greatly appreciated.
- [Center Point American Legion Post 297 Donates $525.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/05/14/center-point-american-legion-post-297-donates-525-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Center Point American Legion Auxiliary Post 297 donated $525.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you for your donation, the kind words you shared and the stories of the Veterans in your life that have gone on an Honor Flight. Thank you for all you do for the Veterans as well. This will
- [Stuff Etc. donates $772.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/05/13/stuff-etc-donates-772-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you Stuff Etc for donating funds collected during the 4th quarter through your Donation Box at your Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Coralville stores. Staff also added to the funds. This is greatly appreciated and will help with getting future veterans to Washington DC.
- [Starmont School Donates $1000.00 to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/04/20/starmont-school-donates-1000-00-to-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The high school and middle school student council members took some time out of their busy spring to pop down to Cedar Rapids to deliver money collected for yard signs to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. This donation will go towards future flights to Washington DC. Thank you Starmont Stars for donating to the Eastern
- [Reta Kerdus family donates $450 from her Memorial Fund](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/03/12/thanks-to-beth-jones-in-honor-of-reta-kerdus/) - Thank you, Beth Jones, for sharing about your wonderful mother Reta Kerdus who served as a surgical nurse during the Korean Conflict. We appreciate your generous $450 donation in her honor.
- [Solon Fish Fry donates 50/50 raffle to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/02/26/solon-fish-fry-donates-50-50-raffle-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Make the Solon American Legion your family dining tradition every Friday night during the Lenten season! And make sure you get in on the 50/50 raffle when you come through the ticket booth, with proceeds going to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight!
- [Eugene "Bud" South memorial donation](https://eihonorflight.org/2022/06/30/eugene-bud-south-memorial-donation/) - Eugene “Bud” South was drafted to the United States Army and proudly served his country with active duty in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged. Bud passes away on May 21. 2022 at the age of 90 years old. He attended the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight in 2018 with his granddaughter Megan as his
- [Knights of Columbus 1506 Victoria Council donate $7319.00.](https://eihonorflight.org/2022/07/05/knights-of-columbus-1506-victoria-council-donate-7319-00/) - On Sunday April 10th, 2022 The Knights of Columbus 1506 Victoria Council from Victor, Iowa held a fund raising pancakes breakfast with the proceeds going to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Business’s from Victor, Marengo, Brooklyn, and Hartwick donated time and food to make the breakfast a success. The propane and grills were donated by
- [Wellman American Legion donates $20,000.00](https://eihonorflight.org/2022/07/23/wellman-american-legion-donates-20000-00/) - Pictured from left to right are: Danna Fanatia, Adjutant, Chuck Singleman, Commander.
- [The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council donated $21,000 from the 12th annual Solidarity Ride.](https://eihonorflight.org/2022/08/12/the-cedar-rapids-iowa-city-building-trades-council-donated-21000-from-the-12th-annual-solidarity-ride/) - Thank you to the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council who donated $21,000 to our Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The funds were raised from the 12th annual Solidarity Ride held on Saturday, July 30th. Thank you to the sponsors of the event, Built by Pros and Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. Pictured in the photo
- [Wild Hogs donate to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.](https://eihonorflight.org/2022/10/31/wild-hogs-donate-to-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you to our friends at Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery for their generosity from their annual Hogs for Heroes events to support our mission!! 🇺🇸They raised $8200 for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight and $8200 for the Teufelhund Veterans Group. 🎉
- [AM Vets Post #37 donates $16,000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2023/10/30/am-vets-post-37-donates-16000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you to the AM Vets Post #37 for your generous donation to help support our mission.
- [Taco Johns Edgewood Road and Swisher Womens Legion Auxiliary donate $550 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2023/10/30/swisher-womens-legion-auxiliary-donates-550-dollars-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Thank you to the Swisher Womens Legion Auxiliary and Taco Johns Edgewood Road for the Donation to support our mission.
- [ITC Midwest donates $4000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2023/11/11/itc-donates-4000-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight-to-help-offset-cost-of-sending-veterans-to-washinton-dc/) - Thank you ITC-Midwest, for donating $4000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to help offset cost of sending Veterans to Washington DC.
- [Farm Bureau Donation](https://eihonorflight.org/2023/10/29/farm-bureau-donation/) - Big thank you to Farm Bureau for their generous donation of $12,225 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight!!! Thank you so much Farm Bureau!!!
- [Springville American Legion donates $10,000 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2023/11/14/springville-american-legion-donates-10000-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Springville American Legion raised $10,000 during a golf outing, 50/50 raffles and a meal. Thank you for donating to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to help offset cost of our flights to Washington DC for the Veterans.
- [Ohnward Bank & Trust, Marion location donates $350.00](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/01/07/ohnward-bank-trust-marion-location-donates-350-00/) - Wesley, Terri, Sue and Caleb from the Marion location pooled their Pay it Ohnward funds to make a $350.00 donation to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Thank you for your donation. Each donation helps with sending Veterans to Washington DC to visit Memorials and Monuments built in their honor.
- [Vinton’s Lions Club Donates $3,000](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/01/12/vintons-lions-club-donates-3000/) - Vinton’s Lion Club raised $3,000 for Eastern Iowa Honor Flight during a Soup Supper. Thank you for the donation.
- [Manchester Legion's Club donates $500](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/01/19/manchester-legions-club-donates-500/) - Thank you to the Manchester Legion for your $500 donation!
- [Darrell, Jacque, & Connie, a musical group from Manchester raised $3330](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/01/19/darrell-jacque-connie-a-musical-group-from-manchester-raised-3330/) - Thank you to Darrell, Jacque, & Connie, a musical group from Manchester who did a holiday concert in Manchester with free will donations going to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight and raised $3330!
- [Schimberg Company donates $740.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2024/02/13/schimberg-company-donates-740-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The owners of the Company declined Boss’ Day gifts instead encouraged the staff to give a donation to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. What a great ideal and thank you for the donation.
- [Lensing Family donates to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2022/02/13/lensing-family-donates-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Lensing Family donates $3200.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The Lensing Family, in memory of their father Bruno Lensing, donated $3200.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Bruno Lensing was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in World War II. Picture in the photo are Michael Lensing, Cindy (Lensing) Johnson,
- [Vinton Lions Club donates $8000.00](https://eihonorflight.org/2021/12/06/vinton-lions-club-donates-8000-00/) - Vinton Lions Club donates $8000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Funds were raised from the 11th annual chili supper sponsored by the Lions Club. Pictured are from left to right: Dennis Lavsar, Lions President, Roger Utoff Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, Jason Brandon Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Vice President, Mary Seely Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
- [Wild Hogs hold annual Hogs for Hero’s events.](https://eihonorflight.org/2021/11/01/wild-hogs-hold-annual-hogs-for-heros-events/) - Wild Hogs did their annual Hogs for Hero’s events. They raised $8500 for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight and $8500 for the Teufelhund Veterans Group.
- [Eastern Iowa Honor Float donates $7300.00](https://eihonorflight.org/2021/09/25/eastern-iowa-honor-float-donates-7300-00/) - Amvets Chapter Post 37 hosted their 3rd annual Eastern Iowa Honor Float in July, 2021. More than 300 kayaks and canoes floated down the Wapsipinicon River in July, 2021.
- [7 year old donates $350.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2021/09/22/7-year-old-donates-350-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Jack donates $350.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight for his 7th birthday to honor of his great grandfather who served in the US Army 2nd Division, 91st Chemical Mortar Battalion during WW2. The donation is presented to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Funding Coordinator Mary Seely at the "Welcome Home" event for Honor Flight 39.
- [Hawkeye Labor Golf Event](https://eihonorflight.org/2021/09/13/hawkeye-labor-golf-event/) - Rick Moyle presents a check for $11,000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The donation was raised from the annual Hawkeye Labor Golf Event. Pictured in the photo are (from left to right) Jason Brandon, Rick Moyle, and Allen Stekl.
- [Solidarity Ride Donation](https://eihonorflight.org/2021/09/13/solidarity-ride-donation/) - The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building and Construction Trades Council donates $22,000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The funds were raised from the 11th annual Solidarity Ride held on July 31st, 2021. The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight thanks the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building and Construction Trades Council for their continued support to our cause. Pictured
- [Stevens Family Donation](https://eihonorflight.org/2021/08/16/stevens-family-donation/) - Beverly Stevens donates $2020.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight in memory of her late husband Bill Stevens. The funds were raised from citizens of Croton, Iowa. In the photo are (from left to right) Dick Bell, President, Beverly Stevens, Mary Seely, Funding Coordinator.
- [American Legion Auxiliary #264 in Urbana donates to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight](https://eihonorflight.org/2021/03/05/american-legion-auxiliary-264-in-urbana-donates-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - Barb Henry (volunteer) presents donations in the amount of $750.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor flight. The donations were raised by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 264 in Urbana. Pictured from left to right are Jason Brandon, Barb Henry, and Allen Steckl.
- [Wild Hogs Donate $12,500](https://eihonorflight.org/2020/11/21/wild-hogs-donate-12500-2/) - Wild Hogs of Walford, Iowa donate $12,500 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The donation was raised from their annual fundraiser .
- [Quaker Valor Employees host Labor Day Weekend Golf Tournament](https://eihonorflight.org/2020/09/26/quaker-valor-employees-host-labor-day-weekend-golf-tournament/) - Forty-Two companies, groups and individuals pledged donations or participated in the 5th Annual Quaker Valor Golf Tournament held on Friday, September 4th at Brown Deer Golf Course in Coralville. Thanks to their donations $29,000.00 was raised for the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Those donating are: HB Fuller, Liebe Trucking, Allied Packaging, Heartland Express, DA Bunch,
- [The Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Building Trades Unions donate $20,000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.](https://eihonorflight.org/2020/09/12/the-cedar-rapids-iowa-city-building-trades-unions-donate-20000-00-to-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Building Trades held their 10th Annual Solidarity Ride on July 25th, 2020. We had a great day with over 150 motorcycles and 240 people attending. This year is the 4th year we have donated our proceeds to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight bringing the 4 year total donations to
- [Whirlpool Employees donate $2047.00](https://eihonorflight.org/2020/03/18/2317/) - In a four hour period, Whirlpool 1st shift employees raised $2047.00 from the sale of cupcakes and ice cream treats. Pictured (in no particular order) are Jeff Bolander, Nino Juan, Tracy Gorvin, Jill Yount, Jeff Odell, John Marks, Brooke Armstrong, John Haines, Melissa G. Garcia.
- [2019 Donors](https://eihonorflight.org/2020/03/18/2019-donors/) - Acme ElectricAlliant Energy ALPHAAMS SteamAltar and Rosary of St. Patrick’sAmerican Legion and Auxiliary UnitsAmerican Legion RidersAtkins ElementaryBergan KDVBlahnik ConstructionBuilt to SuitCCB Packaging, Inc.CR FeedsCedar Rapids JayceesCedar Rapids RealtorsCentroChad MarionCoe College Athletics DepartmentCollins AerospaceCombat Vetrans Motorcycle Assoc.Coots QuarryCrystal GroupDA Bunch Co.Dans Overhead Door and MoreDuane Arnold EmployeesESCO GroupFidelity Bank and Trust Co.Hawkeye Labor CouncilHeartland ExpressHills Bank

## Pages

- [Home](https://eihonorflight.org/) - Honoring the service of World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War and other Veterans of Eastern Iowa The mission of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is to provide veterans with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in their honor for the sacrifice and service they made for our freedom. All
- [Contact us](https://eihonorflight.org/contact-us-2/) - For General Questions: easterniowahonorflight@gmail.com or (855) 344-3435 Ext 1. For Donation or Fund raising Questions: easterniowahonorflight@gmail.com or (855) 344-3435 Ext 4. For Veteran Questions: eihf.veteran@eihonorflight.org or (855) 344-3435 Ext 1. For Guardian Questions: guardian@eihonorflight.org or (855) 344-3435 Ext 2. For Volunteer Questions: eihf.volunteers@gmail.com or (855) 344-3435 Ext 1. For Letters to Veteran's Questions: eihf.letterstovets@gmail.com or
- [New Guardian Application](https://eihonorflight.org/new-guardian-application/) - Guardian Application If you do not have a specific Veteran to travel with please fill out a volunteer form and your name will be added to our list. One of the most important responsibilities on any Honor Flight is that of the Guardian. From the time we board the plane at Cedar Rapids in the
- [Photo Gallery](https://eihonorflight.org/photo-gallery/) - Welcome to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Photo Gallery Browse through our photo gallery to visit memories from previous flights. See the sights our veterans and guardians see as they tour Washington DC. All photos in the Flickr album are free to download and share with family and friends. To download an image, click
- [Veteran Testimonials](https://eihonorflight.org/veteran-testimonials/) - Read what veterans are saying about their Honor Flight experience. I would like to thank you and the staff for the outstanding trip to DC yesterday. The trip was very meaningful and I met a lot of great people. Being chosen to participate in the laying of the wreath was an extreme honor. Thanks to
- [Fundraising](https://eihonorflight.org/fundraising/) - Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Campaign Policy Third-Party Fundraiser Guidelines and Agreement The mission of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is to give veterans the opportunity to visit Washington DC to see the memorials built in honor of their dedication and sacrifice to our country. This would not be possible without the financial support and fundraising
- [Get Involved](https://eihonorflight.org/get-involved/) - There are many ways to show your support to our organization, and each way makes a difference in the life of a veteran. Our number one mission is to fly veterans, but we stay busy year-round through fundraisers, events and various other community functions. Fundraising Please consider helping us fly our local heroes by hosting
- [FAQ's](https://eihonorflight.org/faqs/) - FAQ’s Q: How are you handling COVID related Issues? A: We wipe down equipment while in Washington DC. If you want to wear a face mask, we encourage you to. Q: Who is eligible to go on an Honor Flight?A: All veterans are eligible to go on our flights. Priority is given to WWII, Korean,
- [How to Donate](https://eihonorflight.org/how-to-donate/) - The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is an all volunteer organization. No volunteers are paid which means every dollar raised goes to the support the cause of our group. The Honor Flight receives NO government funding. We are considered a nonprofit 501(C)3 organization. Please consider supporting our mission through your donation. We rely on individual, corporate
- [New Veterans Application](https://eihonorflight.org/new-veterans-application/) - Veteran Application All veterans are encouraged to apply. Priority is given to World War II Veterans, Korean Conflict Veterans, and Veterans with advanced health concerns followed by Vietnam Veterans and Veterans from other conflicts. Even if you did not serve in combat you are still eligible to apply. Our mission is to take every veteran
- [Hotels](https://eihonorflight.org/hotels/) - STAYING OVERNIGHT BEFORE & AFTER THE FLIGHT? Because your day starts early, and ends late, and if you are coming in to Cedar Rapids from some distance, we want to let you know that there are some hotels by The Eastern Iowa Airport that may offer discounted room rates for those going on the Honor
- [Guardian Application](https://eihonorflight.org/guardian-application-3/) - Guardian Application Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is working on making this an electronic application. Until that is done, please fill out the following form and mail it to the address located on the form. Click here to open the form.
- [New Volunteer Application](https://eihonorflight.org/new-volunteer-application/) - Volunteer Application Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight? Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. If so, fill out the volunteer application and submit the application. If you have any special skills (photographer, computer skills, web coding) you feel can benefit the Honor Flight note them in the
- [New Applications](https://eihonorflight.org/new-applications/) - Please select one of the following applications: Veteran Application Guardian Application Volunteer Application
- [About Us](https://eihonorflight.org/about-the-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is a non-profit 501(C)3 charity dedicated to sending veterans to Washington D. C. to visit historical sites and memorials dedicated to their service. We proudly serve the veterans of Linn, Jones, Benton, Tama, Iowa, Johnson, Marshall, Jasper, Poweshiek and Washington counties. Veterans from surrounding areas are welcomed if they are able to
- [Volunteer Application](https://eihonorflight.org/volunteer-application-3/) - Volunteer Application Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is working on making this an electronic application. Until that is done, please fill out the following form and mail it to the address located on the form. Click here to open the form.
- [Letters to Vets](https://eihonorflight.org/letters-to-vets/) - “LETTERS TO VETERANS PROJECT” Eastern Iowa Honor Flight departs from The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids and takes World War II, Korean War, Vietnam and advanced health concerns veterans to Washington, DC to see memorials and monuments built in their honor. There are typically four flights each year with nearly 90 - 100 veterans
- [Iowans Who Have Served](https://eihonorflight.org/iowans-who-have-served/) - Go to World War II/Korea/Persian Gulf/Panama/Grenada Go to Afghanistan Go to Iraq When World War II broke out, 226,638 Iowa men and women answered the call to duty. Of those who served 8,398 died in the line of duty. But World War II would not be the last time Iowans would face danger in a
- [Donors](https://eihonorflight.org/donors-2/)
- [Staffing an Honor Flight.](https://eihonorflight.org/a-day-on-an-eastern-iowa-honor-flight/) - A behind the scenes look at the personnel that put an Honor Flight together. The mission of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is to take ALL veterans who apply on their “trip of a lifetime” to visit monuments and memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. To facilitate our mission we are an all
- [Honor your Hero](https://eihonorflight.org/honor-your-hero-2/) - Our Heros Do you have a family member, friend or someone who is a hero to you? If so, send us their pictures and we will post it here on our Hero's page.
- [2019 Donors](https://eihonorflight.org/2019-donations/) - Acme ElectricAlliant Energy ALPHAAMS SteamAltar and Rosary of St. Patrick’sAmerican Legion and Auxiliary UnitsAmerican Legion RidersAtkins ElementaryBergan KDVBlahnik ConstructionBuilt to SuitCCB Packaging, Inc.CR FeedsCedar Rapids JayceesCedar Rapids RealtorsCentroChad MarionCoe College Athletics DepartmentCollins AerospaceCombat Vetrans Motorcycle Assoc.Coots QuarryCrystal GroupDA Bunch Co.Dans Overhead Door and MoreDuane Arnold EmployeesESCO GroupFidelity Bank and Trust Co.Hawkeye Labor CouncilHeartland ExpressHills Bank
- [Donors](https://eihonorflight.org/donors/)

## Events

- [Central City AmVets Post 37 8th Annual Honor Float](https://eihonorflight.org/event/ams-post-july-11th-honor-float-8th-annual/) - Central City AmVets Post 37 will be hosting their "8th Annual Honor Float" with proceeds going to support the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights. Full Circle will be performing following the Float at the bandstand in Veterans Memorial Park from 3 to 7.Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy eating some great barbecue served by Meaders Meats
- [Honor Flight Number 58](https://eihonorflight.org/event/honor-flight-tuesday-april-21st-flight-number-58/) - Flight sponsored by Coots Materials
- [Tuesday October 13th, Flight Number 61](https://eihonorflight.org/event/tuesday-october-13th-flight-number-61/)
- [Honor Flight Number 59](https://eihonorflight.org/event/honor-flight-number-59/) - Memorial Flight
- [Tuesday September 15th, Flight Number 60](https://eihonorflight.org/event/tuesday-september-15th-flight-number-60/)
- [Benefit The Vets concert in Worthington](https://eihonorflight.org/event/benefit-the-vets-concert-in-worthington/) - Established in 2018, Benefit The Vets was formed by the Phil and Darlene Frasher family in Worthington, Iowa. With a long history of organizing Eastern Iowa events to raise funds for our local Veterans, the formation of Benefit The Vets was the next step and progression of their passion. The continued growth of Benefit The

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