Avenue of Flags Spencer, Iowa

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Avenue of Flags Spencer, Iowa Started in 1964, the Avenue of Flags in Spencer, Iowa has grown to be one of the largest displays of American burial flags. The display can b

Over 1500 burial flags have been donated by families of veterans in honor of their military service to America.

NEWLY DEDICATED FLAGS.Each year, dedicated volunteers come together to build new flagpoles and attach the newly dedicate...
05/23/2026

NEWLY DEDICATED FLAGS.

Each year, dedicated volunteers come together to build new flagpoles and attach the newly dedicated flags. These flags are honorably dedicated by the families of veterans who have passed, many of them once draped the coffins of those who served.

It is an honor to display these flags in recognition of their service and sacrifice. This year, 14 new flags will be added, joining the 1,603 veterans already represented in this powerful and meaningful tribute.

05/23/2026

COMING SOON!

Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th at 7:00am and 7:00pm located at Riverside and Northlawn Cemeteries. Will you join us?

WOW! We asked for volunteers to step up and help with Memorial Day preparations.. and they did!An amazing group of volun...
05/22/2026

WOW! We asked for volunteers to step up and help with Memorial Day preparations.. and they did!

An amazing group of volunteers came out Sunday afternoon ahead of the storm and again tonight to help prepare our cemeteries for the Memorial Day display. Together we worked side by side, shared laughs, got a little dirty, and created meaningful memories along the way.

To each and every volunteer.... thank you! Your time, hard work, dedication, and heart mean more than words can express. You are truly the lifeline of this organization, and we are beyond grateful for your willingness to serve and support this important tradition.

From the bottom of our hearts... THANK YOU!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Today, we continue our preparations for the 2026 Avenue of Flags display.This evening at 6:00, vol...
05/21/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Today, we continue our preparations for the 2026 Avenue of Flags display.

This evening at 6:00, volunteers will gather at Riverside Cemetery to continue the behind-the-scenes work that helps bring this incredible tribute to life.

There’s plenty to do:
• Locating flagpole holes
• Preparing sections of the cemeteries
• Sharing stories and a few laughs along the way

Whether this is your first time helping or your fiftieth, there’s a place for you here.

Bring gloves, a long screwdriver, and your community spirit.

Help us carry the tradition forward.

Volunteer information: www.aof-spencer.com/volunteer

Honoring Those Who Honorably Served. One Flag. One Hero.

WE NEED YOU!Tomorrow, starting at 6:00 PM, we’ll be out at Riverside Cemetery getting things ready for the Avenue of Fla...
05/20/2026

WE NEED YOU!

Tomorrow, starting at 6:00 PM, we’ll be out at Riverside Cemetery getting things ready for the Avenue of Flags — and we’d love your help.

If your name starts with a letter and ends with a letter, consider this your official invitation.

The work is simple.
The people are great.
The mission matters.

Bring some gloves, maybe a long screwdriver, and come spend a little time helping honor over 1,600 heroes.

Can you only stay 30 minutes? Perfect.
Can you stay an hour? Even better.

We’ll share some laughs, get a little dusty, and be wrapped up by dark-thirty.

One flag. One hero.

Volunteer information: www.aof-spencer.com/volunteer

Why volunteer?First, because you get to make an impact. Second, because there’s just something special about a community...
05/20/2026

Why volunteer?

First, because you get to make an impact. Second, because there’s just something special about a community of people helping people.

Over the years, we’ve heard just about every reason why volunteering “doesn't work,” and honestly, we get it. Life is busy. Schedules are packed. Kids have activities. Everyone is tired.

So let’s talk about it.

Do you have kids? Bring them. They’re welcome.
Teach them the value of showing up and being involved in their community.

Are your kids young? That’s okay too.
Fresh air is good for everybody. Let them run around, ride in a stroller, or just explore a little. Either way, they’ll probably sleep pretty well afterward.

Do you have to work in the morning?
We’re willing to write a note to your boss if needed. (No promises it’ll work… but we’ll try.)

Sporting event conflict?
Email the coach and suggest moving the practice to the cemetery to volunteer. Kids will love it (less running). Coaches will love it (less whistle blowing).

Had a long day?
We’ll keep it fun. And if you ask nicely, Rick might even tell you a joke.

Whatever the reason standing in the way of volunteering, we understand.

If you can come for 30 minutes, great. If you can stay an hour, amazing. Every little bit helps.

And don’t worry, we’ll be done before dark-thirty.

Come help us honor over 1,600 heroes and continue a tradition that means so much to so many.

Honoring Those Who Honorably Served. One flag. One hero.

Volunteer information: www.aof-spencer.com/volunteer

The Tradition Continues.More than 60 years ago, a small group of volunteers raised 90 flags in honor of local veterans. ...
05/19/2026

The Tradition Continues.

More than 60 years ago, a small group of volunteers raised 90 flags in honor of local veterans. What began as a simple act of remembrance has grown into one of Spencer’s most meaningful Memorial Day traditions.

This year, more than 1,600 veterans will once again be honored with the display at Riverside and Northlawn Memorial Cemeteries. Each flag represents a life of service, sacrifice, and love of country.

But what truly makes the Avenue of Flags special isn’t just the display itself. It’s the people behind it - families who share their loved one’s story, volunteers who give their time, and a community that continues to remember

For generations, this tradition has reminded us that freedom is never free, and that those who served should never be forgotten.

Honoring Those Who Honorably Served. One flag. One hero.

Learn more, volunteer, or locate a flag at www.aof-spencer.com.

Why the Avenue of Flags?More than six decades ago, the founders of the Avenue of Flags had a simple but powerful idea: ...
05/18/2026

Why the Avenue of Flags?

More than six decades ago, the founders of the Avenue of Flags had a simple but powerful idea: A veteran’s burial flag deserved to be seen.

After military funerals, flags are carefully folded and presented to families as lasting symbols of honor and sacrifice. Too often, those flags are placed in drawers or closets—treasured, but unseen.

The Avenue of Flags was created so those flags could continue to fly proudly in honor of the veterans they represent.

As co-founder Jerry Dean once said:

“After the funeral, the flag is presented to the next of kin and is usually placed in a drawer somewhere. I thought, and my mother agreed, that I’d rather see my dad’s flag flying once or twice a year in his honor than packed away and forgotten.”

That simple idea became a tradition that now honors more than 1,600 heroes each Memorial Day.

Honoring Those Who Honorably Served. One flag. One hero.

Learn more at www.aof-spencer.com.

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