Recent News & Updates
For the latest updates to The American Legion and The Department of Iowa
New 2022-2023 Department Commander
Department of Iowa, Thank you for electing me your Department Commander. I want to begin by giving a shout out to Ed Rohner. Contested elections are tough. The whole process can get out of hand very quickly and divide our legionnaires more than they already are simply...
Finance Officer Job Description
The American Legion, Department of Iowa, is seeking a Department Finance Officer. Ideal candidates should have professional experience or qualifications applicable to the position. Experience in accounting, finance, or management is recommended. Candidates should also...
Iowa Flag-Raiser at Iwo Jima to be Honored
By Carol Carpenter Hansoncaranhan@gmail.com 515-822-8635Historian with Brooklyn Historical Society For release: March 17, 2022 BROOKLYN, IOWA – A lot of parades have marched down the main street of this small Iowa town, but not many with the national and...
Department Finance Officer Ken Danilson
Ken Danilson on the right at the podium. The Department of Iowa regrets to announce the death of Department Finance Officer Ken Danilson. Ken passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022. Visitation will be March 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 108...
2022 National Commander’s Visit
National Commander Dillard National Commander’s Tour Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of The American Legion on Sept. 2, 2021, in Phoenix during the organization’s 102nd national convention. His theme as national commander is “No Veteran Left Behind.” He...
Past Deparment Commander Ron Struble
Past Department Commander, Ron Struble (2014-2015) The Department of Iowa regrets to announce the death of Past Department Commander Ron Struble. Commander Struble passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will...
Mission Blue Post Assistance Program – Update
Please refer questions to Department Adjutant John Derner: john@ialegion.org. UPDATE: Greetings Legionnaires, It’s been a year since The American Legion’s Mission Blue Post Assistance Program went into effect following the adoption of Resolution No. 36 by the National...
National Vice Commander Narvaez to Visit Iowa
Here are final results for the Membership Rally: Unity Award Results Our next Membership Committee meeting will be held at the Past District Commander (PDC) Rally on Saturday, November 20 at Post 403, Van Meter, Iowa. Memberships can be turned in at 9 am. All American...
Special 9/11 podcast series finishes strong this week
The American Legion SEP 06, 2021 This week The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast wraps up its special series of 20 captivating stories related to the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. One episode of the podcast series will release each...