THANK YOU FOR SERVING.
Here's how Southwest Iowa serves you back.
Mills County is home to more than a thousand veterans, and Glenwood sits less than 15 miles from Offutt Air Force Base. Whether you're PCSing to Offutt, retiring here, or buying with your VA benefit, these are the local resources we point veterans to first.
The county Veterans Affairs office helps eligible veterans and their families apply for county, state, and federal benefits, including VA health care, compensation and pension, military records, and more.
Call ahead for an appointment.
Worth Knowing
Iowa offers eligible veterans benefits that can make buying and owning a home more affordable, including a $5,000 homeownership assistance grant, a military retirement pay tax exemption, and property tax credits. Eligibility rules apply, so check with the Mills County Veterans Affairs office or the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans in Mills County are served by the Omaha VA Medical Center, the Bellevue outpatient clinic, and the Shenandoah outpatient clinic.
VA loans often require no down payment. We'll pair you with a lender who knows VA loans and help you write an offer that works with VA requirements, even on a tight PCS timeline.
Buying with a VA LoanIn Our Community
Every November since 2019, we host a Veterans Day Breakfast at American Legion Post 141 in Glenwood. Co-hosted with Rachel Pierce of One Goal Mortgage, with Glen Haven Home, Inc. and American Legion Post 141. It's simple: coffee, breakfast, and a chance to say thank you.
Every summer since 2018, we partner with the Mills County Veterans Affairs office on a picnic, with live music, hot dogs, giveaways, and local vendors sharing resources for veterans and their families.
Emily Swinford completed the 50-Mile March from Lincoln to Omaha, which raises awareness and funds for veterans facing homelessness and mental health challenges, and our team continues to volunteer and donate.
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The Mills County Veterans Affairs office is in the Mills County Annex at 403 Railroad Ave. in Glenwood, Iowa. Call 712-527-5621 or email va@millscountyiowa.gov to set up an appointment.
Glenwood is less than 15 miles from Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska, which makes Mills County a popular choice for military families who want small-town living close to base.
Yes. Eligible veterans and service members can use VA loans throughout Southwest Iowa, often with no down payment. We'll connect you with a lender experienced in VA loans and help you find homes that meet VA property requirements.
Square Deal Real Estate hosts a Veterans Day Breakfast each November at American Legion Post 141 in Glenwood and partners with the Mills County Veterans Affairs office on the Dog Days of Summer for Veterans picnic each summer. Join our veterans event list to hear about upcoming dates.
Last updated: October 2026
