Upcoming Meeting Information

Fall Iowa Mayflower Society Meeting

The Iowa Compact Day meeting will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Machine Shed Restaurant, 11151 Hickman Road, in Urbandale at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetable of the day; the main course will be served individually plated. The fixins’ served family style, will be cottage cheese, coleslaw, and bread. Beverages included will be coffee, tea, milk, or soda. For those who want a gluten-free option, stuffing and gravy will not be included. The price of the meal will be $23 per person. Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m.
Following lunch, guest speaker Jeff Kluever will give a presentation about the Civil War. Mr. Kluever, who writes historical fiction, authored a book titled Marching Home: A Story of Love, War, and Freedom. Copies of the book will be for sale at the meeting. 
You are welcome to bring a guest.  Reservations by email are preferred. Email name(s) of attendees and number of gluten-free meals, if applicable, to IowaCaptain@iowamayflower.org or send a text message to 515-491-1270.  So that we can provide a final count to the Machine Shed Restaurant, we need your reservation by Friday, October 30, 2026.  We hope you’ll be able to attend.

Past Meeting Information

The Iowa Compact Day meeting was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Machine Shed Restaurant, 11151 Hickman Road, in Urbandale at 11:00

For a copy of the meeting minutes, Click Here.