Veterans Memorial Commission Information
Members, meeting details, and link to documents archive
The Veterans Memorial Commission (VMC) is responsible for the management, development, operations and maintenance of the Veterans Memorial Building, and All Veterans Memorial Park. The Veterans Memorial Commission works closely with the Cedar Rapids Ball Club to maintain Veterans Memorial Stadium (home to the Cedar Rapids Kernels).
The VMC consists of not more than 7 members who are appointed by the Mayor (an ex-officio member) and confirmed by the City Council. All members shall be honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, or coastguard members and must be residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Current VMC Commissioners:
Constance Arens (2024)
Tim Nash (2025)
Mayor O'Donnell, Ex-officio
Scott Olson, City Council Liaison
Commission Meetings
The VMC meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building*,
50 2nd Avenue Bridge, 4th floor conference room, Cedar Rapids, IA.
*unless assigned elsewhere
