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    Veterans Day is approaching, which means companies across the country will be giving back to the more than 20 million U.S. military personnel with deals and discounts.

    Call your local business or restaurant ahead of time to make sure they offer a discount at their location, and don’t forget your valid military ID or honorable discharge card as proof of service.

    Restaurants and stores in Iowa offering Veterans Day deals

    Here are some local restaurants and shops where veterans and active duty military can grab a bite to eat, enjoy a treat, or save some money:

    Arcadia Polk City

    On Sunday, November 10, veterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy a free meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Big Grove Brewery

    This Veterans Day, Big Gove invites all veterans, active duty members and Gold Star families to enjoy a free meal. The free meal options include hot beef, a four-cheese sandwich or a chicken Caesar salad. Free meals are available at all Big Grove locations from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m

    More: Iowa breweries win awards for brewing excellence at the Great American Beer Festival

    Empty Park Zoo

    From Saturday, November 9 to Monday, November 11, the Blank Park Zoo will host Salute to Our Heroes, offering all veterans and active duty military members free admission to the zoo and half price for up to four people. guests.

    More: Blank Park Zoo’s $18 million renovation gets city approval. View the latest plans

    Captain Roy

    Enjoy a free breakfast on November 11 at 9am

    Casey’s

    On November 11, veterans can receive free coffee or fountain drinks of any size. Active duty military personnel and on-duty uniformed first responders can take advantage of this offer year-round.

    The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

    Veterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy free admission to the gardens from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Parting

    On November 11, Fareway is offering a 15% discount to all military personnel, active or retired.

    More: As he opens a larger headquarters, Fareway’s CEO also wants a bigger footprint for the supermarket chain

    Happy Joe’s pizza and ice cream

    Happy Joe’s is offering veterans and active duty military personnel a free lunch smorgasbord on November 1, including a drink and a free small pizza. The offer is only available in select locations.

    Hy-Vee

    Enjoy a free dinner breakfast for veterans and active military members on November 11 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Veterans and active military members can also get 15% off groceries in-store and online on Veterans Day.

    Kum & Go

    On November 11, veterans and active duty military personnel can get a free Bean-to-Cup coffee, up to size, at all Maverik and Kum & Go locations nationwide.

    More: Maverik will rename all Kum & Go stores and bury the Iowa icon

    The Poke Company

    The Poke Company’s Des Moines location offers a 20% discount year-round for veterans, active duty military and first responders.

    Pilot flying J

    On November 11, active or veteran military personnel and their families can enjoy a free meal up to $12 through Pilot’s myRewards Plus app at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 Fuel Network locations.

    Prairie meadows

    Attend a celebration ceremony on Monday, November 11 at 11am at the Prairie Meadows Casino & Racetrack. Enjoy a free lunch, live music and military demonstrations.

    Smokey D’s BBQ

    This Veterans Day, enjoy a free lunch platter at Smokey D’s with proof of military ID.

    Ziggi’s coffee

    On November 11, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to enjoy a free 16-ounce drink at Ziggi’s. A 10% discount for military members year-round with military ID.

    National chains offering Veterans Day deals

    Numerous national chains with a presence in Iowa also offer deals to honor veterans. Here are some of what you can find:

    7 Make coffee

    At all 7 Brew stands nationwide, veterans will receive a 25% discount on any drink when they present a valid military or veteran ID to employees on November 11th.

    Apple bees

    On November 11, Applebee’s will be serving free meals to veterans and active duty military members nationwide. With proof of service, they can choose from seven entrees, dine-in only.

    Proof of service includes US Uniformed Services ID card, US Uniformed Services Retired ID card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (e.g. American Legion, VFW), photo of yourself in uniform, wearing uniform, DD214 and citation or praise.

    Buffalo wild wings

    Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for veterans and active duty military personnel on Veterans Day. Offer only applies to dining with a valid ID and orders at the counter at Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations.

    Caribou coffee

    On November 11, veterans, active duty military and their spouses with valid ID can receive a small hot coffee of the day or a cold press, excluding nitro.

    Chick-fil-A

    Show your military or veteran ID for a free chicken sandwich at participating locations.

    Cracker barrel

    Veterans and active military personnel receive a free slice of Coca-Cola double fudge cake with their meal. The offer runs throughout the month of November.

    Denny’s

    Veterans and active military personnel will receive a free Build Your Own Grand Slam for dinner only on November 11 from 5 a.m. to noon.

    Dunkin

    Veterans and active duty military personnel can receive a free donut of their choice at participating locations on November 11, in-store only.

    Fazolis

    Fazoli’s is offering veterans and active duty military members a free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce at participating locations on November 11 with valid proof of service. Dine or use the online code: Vet24.

    Freddy’s

    Veterans and active duty military personnel visiting participating locations on November 11 will receive a meal card valid for a free combination meal of their choice. The cards must be redeemed before December 31, 2024.

    Grimaldi’s pizzeria

    All active, veteran and retired military personnel with ID can enjoy a 25% discount at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria on November 11. The chain offers service members and veterans a 15% discount year-round.

    IHOP

    On Veterans Day, receive a free Red, White and Blue Pancakes or a Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with dinner service only. Military ID or proof of military service is required.

    Krispy Kreme

    Veterans and active duty military personnel can start their Veterans Day with a free breakfast at Krispy Kreme, including a donut of your choice and a small cup of coffee.

    Little Caesars

    Veterans and military personnel can get a free lunch combo at participating Little Caesars locations between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

    Olive garden

    On November 11, Olive Garden will host a free Veterans Day meal for all active duty military and veterans, including an entree from a special menu paired with breadsticks and salad or soup.

    Perkins

    Veterans and active duty members receive a free Magnificent Seven Breakfast on Veterans Day.

    Red Cancer

    Red Lobster is offering free shrimp and chips to veterans and active duty military members with proof of service. The meal consists of six hand-breaded, buttered and lightly fried shrimp, fries, coleslaw and a drink. Taxes and gratuities are not included. No substitutions or changes are allowed.

    Scooter coffee

    Veterans and active duty military personnel can receive a free medium drink with any drink on the Scooter’s Coffee menu on Veterans Day. Mobile pre-ordering is not available.

    Starbucks

    The coffee chain is offering veterans, active duty service members and their spouses a free 12 oz coffee at participating locations on November 11.

    Sonic

    On November 11, veterans and active duty members can enjoy half-price shakes in any size and flavor at participating Sonic locations.

    Subway

    Veterans and active duty service members can receive a free 6-inch sub sandwich or a 10% discount sub sandwich at participating locations.

    Wendy’s

    Active duty military and veterans get a free breakfast combo at participating Wendy’s locations on November 11 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

    Do you know of an offer that we have missed? Send us a message at [email protected] for consideration.

    Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him at X @CooperAWorth.

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