Station yourself
in Iowa

Where service becomes a skillset

In Iowa, your military service is valued. Now it’s time to put that experience to work in a place that rewards leadership, honors character and makes starting the next chapter easier than ever.

Here, “what comes next” is real opportunity, strong communities and more room to create a life you love.

You served us, now let us serve you

Keep more of what’s yours

Lower taxes means more in your wallet
Iowa offers tax exempt military pensions and property tax relief

Stretch your dollars further
Ranked #1 in Affordability

(Common Sense Institute, 2025)

Live well within your means
#1 State for Housing Affordability

(WalletHub, 2025)

A Bright Future for Military Experience

CAREER GROWTH

Put your experience to work

From advanced manufacturing to finance, insurance and innovation-driven industries, Iowa offers real career paths for people who know how to lead, adapt and get the job done. Your résumé already stands out. Here, it can take you even further at companies and businesses that are looking for your brand of experience.

COMMUNITY

Solid ground for your next pair of boots

The uniform may change, but the values don’t have to. Iowa is home to veterans like you who live in thriving communities with familiar values and people who understand commitment, service and showing up for one another. A place where camaraderie carries over. With that hometown esprit de corps you’re looking for.

Lifestyle

"At ease" is an understatement

A lower cost of living, more attainable housing and tax advantages can make your benefits go further in Iowa. So put some breathing room in your budget, in your schedule and in the life you’re building after service. You won’t find another place with more peace per square foot.

Home Base Iowa: Here to Help

Your next chapter shouldn’t feel like starting over. It should feel like moving forward. Home Base Iowa helps transitioning service members, veterans and their families connect with veteran-friendly employers, career support and community incentives that make Iowa the perfect place to call home.