NDVA State Service Office

September 19-21, 2025
Holiday Inn and Convention Center
110 2nd Ave, Kearney

Join us for our 4th annual Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium as we bring together Nebraska's women veterans, experts from state and federal VA agencies, veteran service organizations, veteran advocates, and more for a weekend of networking, education, and fun. 

Agenda

Breakfast and lunch provided Saturday. Breakfast provided Sunday. VFW Post 759 hosting potluck Saturday 6-8pm (details below).

• Friday, September 19
  • 4:00-6:00 pm - Early Check-in
• Saturday, September 20
  • 7:30-8:30 am - Check-in
  • 8:30 am-5:00 pm - Symposium Day 1
  • 6:00-8:-00 pm - BBQ at Kearney VFW 759
  • 7:00-9:00 pm - Movie Night
• Sunday, September 21 
  • 8:30 am-1:00 pm - Symposium Day 2

Presenters and Topics

• Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs - benefits and services
• Veterans Health Administration - healthcare and eligibility
• VA Women Veterans Program
• Veteran Readiness and Employment
• VA Whole Health
• New Century Art Guild
• PTSD/Trauma
• Suicide Prevention
• MOVE Program
• plus activities and more

Thank You to Our Event Supporters

If you are interested in supporting the 2025 Nebraska Women Veterans' Symposium, please use our donation page. 

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When: March 22, 2021 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Where: BigShots Indoor Range, 399 Sun Valley Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68528

The Lincoln Vet Center and Mobile Vet Center are hosting an event for women veterans at BigShots Indoor Range.

Services Available Include Cost Free, Confidential Counseling for:

• Individual and group counseling for Veterans, Service Members, and their families
• Family counseling for military related issues, including bereavement counseling
• Outreach and education, Communities resources and referrals, employment assessment and referral, VBA benefits explanation including referrals
• Military sexual trauma therapy

For any questions, call the Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center Lincoln Team - Ken Colson, Veteran Outreach Program Specialist at 402-476-9736

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Location: Wilber, NE (Court House - west side parking lot)

Veteran Services Outreach - Veteran Benefits (VA Healthcare Eligibility, Disability Claims Assistance, State Veteran Benefits, Employment Development questions answered)
Veteran Service Officer will be on site.

Location: Fairbury, NE (Court House Square)

Veteran Services Outreach - Veteran Benefits (VA Healthcare Eligibility, Disability Claims Assistance, State Veteran Benefits, Employment Development questions answered)
Veteran Service Officer will be on site.

Location: Diller, NE in front of Diller Locker (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.), Plymouth, NE, Main Street by the City Office (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Veteran Services Outreach - Veteran Benefits (VA Healthcare Eligibility, Disability Claims Assistance, State Veteran Benefits, Employment Development questions answered)
Veteran Service Officer will be on site.

Where: Sterling, NE - Jet Stop Convenience Store/Truck Stop

When: June 25th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Veteran Services Outreach - Veteran Benefits (VA Healthcare Eligibility, Disability Claims Assistance, State Veteran Benefits, Employment Development questions answered)
Veteran Service Officer will be on site.

Location: Courthouse Square, Tecumseh, NE

Veteran Services Outreach - Veteran Benefits (VA Healthcare Eligibility, Disability Claims Assistance, State Veteran Benefits, Employment Development questions answered)

Veteran Service Officer will be on site. 

Location: Legion Memorial Park, Auburn, NE

Veteran Services Outreach - Veteran Benefits (VA Healthcare Eligibility, Disability Claims Assistance, State Veteran Benefits, Employment Development) questions answered.

Veteran Service Officer will be on site.

Claims clinic and Open House - Veterans and survivors will be able to file disability claims, submit evidence, get updates on their VA claims or Appeals, speak with a claims processor, and speak with Regional Office Leadership. In addition representatives from Veterans Health Administration will be available to answer questions. Lincoln Regional Office Director will hold a town hall meeting from 10:00am to 11:00am.

Lincoln Regional Office
3800 Village Drive
Lincoln, NE 68516

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The VA will be hosting a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the Vietnam War. The ceremony will be held at the American Legion Post #52 in Kearney, Nebraska. Come join us as we honor the brave men and women who served in Vietnam. During the ceremony Vietnam Veterans will be honored with a special lapel pin commemorating their service. A VA benefits representative will be available to answer questions.

Ceremony Information:
Who: Vietnam Veterans, their families, and survivors
When: March 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Where: American Legion Post # 52
1223 Central Ave
Kearney, NE 68847

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