Due to the government shutdown effective October 1, 2025, the October ICAN military fairs planned for Ankeny, Sioux City and Council Bluffs have been canceled. We are sorry for this inconvenience and look forward to hosting additional events with the military sometime in the future.
Exploring Your Future?
Military service can open the door to education, leadership training, and career opportunities in nearly every field. Whether you’re looking for full-time service, part-time options, or a way to combine college and military training, there are many paths to consider.
At the ICAN Military Career Fair series, you can:
- Connect with representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Guard
- Learn about ROTC programs at colleges and universities
- Explore admission to the U.S. Service Academies
- Discover scholarships, training programs, and career fields available through military service
This is your chance to see how serving your country can also help you reach your personal and professional goals.
Pick the location that works best and join us to learn more about the opportunities to find your future and serve your country.
The following have been invited to participate:
- University of Iowa ROTC
- Iowa State University ROTC
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- Marines
- Merchant Marines
- Coast Guard
- Iowa Army National Guard
- Iowa Air National Guard
- US Army Reserves
- US Military Academy - West Point
- US Naval Academy - Annapolis
- US Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs
- US Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point
- US Coast Guard Academy - New London
2025-26 Events - Hosted by ICAN
Hiawatha (Cedar Rapids)
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 6-8 pm
Linn Regional Center - 1770 Boyson Rd
Burlington
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 6-8 pm
National Guard of Iowa Armory - 16815 US 34
Waterloo
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 6-8 pm
Hawkeye Community College - 1501 E Orange Rd - Tama Hall
Ankeny
CANCELED - Monday, October 13, 2025 | 6-8 pm
Sioux City
CANCELED - Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6-8 pm
Council Bluffs
CANCELED - Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 6-8 p.m.
Event Schedule
6 -6:50 p.m. - Information sessions presented by ROTC, Military Academies, and Direct Enlistment Options.
6:50 - 8 p.m. - Exhibit time - Visit the military branch, academy, or ROTC program of your choice and have one-on-one conversations. Ask questions, learn about different career opportunities, training options, and more.
Register
This event is free to attend. However please register so we can have a headcount to properly plan for each event.
(If you are a member of the military wishing to participate in the fair, click here)
