Recent News & Updates
For the latest updates to The American Legion and The Department of Iowa
COVID-19 Update
In lieu of the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, several districts have asked the department to advise them concerning the upcoming District Spring Conferences. We have consulted with Department Commander James Kessler and we are in agreement that it is the...
2020 Department Convention Cancelled
By unanimous vote of the Department Executive Committee on May 2, the 2020 Department Convention, the commission and committee meetings preceding that convention, the Department Executive Committee meeting following that convention and the Color Guard competition...
Virtual Meeting Training
Virtual Meeting Training Offered The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted many events including The American Legion National Convention, many Department conventions and our District and Post meetings. Here in Iowa we have begun holding our Department Executive Committee and...
2020 National Convention Cancelled
Memorandum to: All Legion Leadership From: Daniel S. Wheeler – National Adjutant Subject: Resolution #3 – Cancellation of 2020 National Convention and awarding of 2026 National Convention Attached (click on the link) please find a copy of Resolution #3, originating...
COVID-19 CARES Relief
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that recently was enacted into law contains a provision that some of our posts and our members that own or work at a small business will find useful.This program is the Paycheck Protection Program. This...
2020 JSSP Results
The Department of Iowa Junior Shooting Sports Match was held on March 14 at Cam Dodge. Forty competitors from clubs ranging from Lake Park in NW Iowa to Muscatine on the Mississippi River were there to shoot. Department Chairman Gary Palas (l) and Department Commander...
2020 Oratorical Winner
The Department of Iowa’s High School Oratorical Contest was held Sunday, February 16, 2020, the last day of Mid-Winter Conference. Three o u t s t a n d i n g contestants gave their all to a full room and panel of 5 judges. Each contestant gave a prepared oration...
2020 National Commander’s Visit
The National Commanders travel to the Department of Iowa has been cancelled. The Department tour associated with his visit has also been cancelled.
2020 Mid-Winter Holiday Inn Restaurant Renovation
The Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport’s restaurant will be undergoing renovations during our Mid-Winter Conference. Throughout the years the Holiday Inn has done an exceptional job in providing a quality experience for our conference attendees. I anticipate this year...