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  • 1. What will be added in 2021?

    A: A Purple Heart monument and an Air Force monument standing over 15 feet tall will be installed in the spring of 2021. s.

  • 2.Who is listed on the memorial wall?

    A: The memorial wall lists all known Webster Co. veterans who died while in service back to the Civil War.  

  • 3. What distinguishes Veterans Memorial Park?

    A: It holds the first Gold Star Family monument installed in Iowa.  A Gold Star Family is the immediate family member(s) of a fallen service member who died while serving in a time of conflict. 

  • 4. How long is the walkway?

    A: Veterans Memorial Park has the longest stamped concrete walk in the state at over 1800 feet long with over 350 trees planted to honor veterans with Webster County connections.



  • 5. Who created this park?

    A. The Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma Club has designed, developed and provided the needed manpower to create the park. Businesses and individuals have sponsored the granite markers and pavers which honor those who served in the military. 

  • 6. What events are held at the Veterans Memorial Park?

    The amphitheater is the site of numerous weddings or gatherings each year and is available for rental.


Terry Moehnke Veterans Memorial Park

The Veteran’s Memorial Park is a quiet place to reflect on those who preserved the freedoms we enjoy. It is named in honor of local philanthropist and public servant Dr. Terry Moehnke, who championed the creation of this memorial space. The park contains artwork and monuments honoring those who served in the military.  The concrete pathway leading to Badger Lake is lined with over 350 flowering trees and engraved black granite markers. Overlooking the lake are flags from the military branches and an amphitheater with seating.  Open April - October.

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