Memorial Program

Memorial Bench with the Iowa State Capitol in the background

The State of Iowa Capitol Complex grounds is home to many trees, benches and picnic tables serving as a memorials to special people. Memorials placed on the Capitol Complex are coordinated through GSE Customer Service by calling 515-242-5120 opt. 3.   

Guidelines 

  • Enhance the public’s use and enjoyment of the Capitol Complex.
  • Maintain the scenic public views to or from the Capitol Complex.
  • Compliment existing buildings and monuments on the Capitol Complex.
  • Compatible with the Iowa State Capitol Master Plan.

Memorial Bench or Picnic Table

  • Donor will order and purchase benches and/or tables for delivery to the Capitol Complex Maintenance offices.
  • Capitol Complex Maintenance will provide a list of metal benches and tables suitable for the Capitol Complex.
  • Capitol Complex Maintenance will work with the donor to determine location and timelines for installation.
  • Capitol Complex Maintenance will assemble the bench or table and install at agreed upon location.
  • Capitol Complex Maintenance will install a memorial plaque provided by the donor on benches and picnic tables.
  • Capitol Complex Maintenance will make every effort to properly maintain the bench or table. In the event of damage and/or age, the item will be removed. Replacement of the bench or table would be the responsibility of the donor.

Memorial Tree

  • Donor will order and purchase the memorial tree through local vendors.
  • Capitol Complex Maintenance will work with the donor to determine the appropriate tree, location, and timelines for planting.
  • Donor will arrange the services of the local vendor to plant the tree in the agreed location.
  • Donor will arrange the planting between April 15 - June 16 or September 15 – October 15.
  • Donor is required to follow the Capitol Complex Ground Penetration Process.
  • Capitol Complex Maintenance will install a memorial plaque provided by the donor.
  • Capitol Complex Maintenance will make every effort to help the tree get established. In the event of damage and/or age, the tree will be removed. Replacement of the tree would be the responsibility of the donor.

State of Iowa Capitol Complex Approved Memorial Trees

Suitable memorial trees to be planted on the Capitol Complex.

For more information send an email to GSE Customer Service or call 515-242-5120, Option 3.