Overview
Since 2007, each community in Pottawattamie County has raised funds so that every town in the county has an "Eagle of Honor", a hand-crafted bronze eagle sculpture to honor and thank all military veterans and their families. Each eagle is unique and features a variation on the theme of honor. The Eagles of Honor sculptures were made by artist Russell Christensen from Neola, Iowa. Russ and his wife Penny own and operate Penny's Visions Art Gallery in Neola.
The Eagle of Honor displays include:
- Avoca: "Pledge of Honor" (2011)
Located at Avoca City Hall: 201 Elm Street, Avoca, Iowa 51521 - Carson: "Decades of Honor" (2008)
Located at Carson City Hall: 316 South Commercial Street, Carson, Iowa 51525 - Carter Lake: "Reflections of Honor" (2009)
Located at Carter Lake City Hall: 950 East Locust Street, Carter Lake, Iowa 51510 - Council Bluffs: "Freedom with Honor" (2015)
Located at the RailsWest Museum: 500 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 - Crescent: "Road to Honor" (2009)
Located at the intersection of Old Lincoln Hwy and Sharon Dr., Crescent, Iowa 51526 - Hancock: "Call of Honor" (2008)
Located at Memorial Park: G30 onto West Delta Street, Hancock, Iowa 51536 - Macedonia: "Trails of Honor" (2012)
Located at School Park on Main Street, Macedonia, Iowa 51549 - McClelland: "Heart of Honor" (2010)
Located at City Park at Railroad Avenue and Main, McClelland, Iowa 51548 - Minden: "Stars of Honor" (2007)
Located at Main and Broadway Street, Minden, Iowa 51553 - Neola: "Colors of Honor" (2007)
Located at Neola Bi-Centennial Park: 305 Front Street, Neola, Iowa 51559 - Oakland: "Branches of Honor" (2009)
Located at 323 Oakland Avenue, Oakland, Iowa 51560 - Treynor: "Word of Honor" (2008)
Located at the Treynor Community Center: 11 West Main Street, Treynor, Iowa 51575 - Underwood: "Liberty by Honor" (2007)
Located at the U.M.B.A Hall: 300 2nd Avenue, Underwood, Iowa 51576 - Walnut: "Walk of Honor" (2010)
Located at Fireman's Park: 402 North Street, Walnut, Iowa 51577
*It was not possible to pinpoint all of the Eagles of Honor on Google Maps. However, each sculpture is located in a small town, which makes locating the Eagle of Honor easy.
The eagles are part of Pottawattamie County's Stars and Bronze Tribute Trail, a collection of memorials and art pieces honoring veterans and other public figures. Next Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, or 4th of July, hit the trail and view all of Pottawattamie County's eagles to celebrate and honor the lives of military veterans.
Phone: (712) 485-2618
Category: Attractions
