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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...
Iowa Military Veterans Band
Free concert open to the public. Date: Saturday, July 24, 2021Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Ankeny Bandshell Powered By EmbedPress
American Legion Baseball to honor Lou Gehrig Day
Teams nationwide encouraged to observe a moment of silence. INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2021) – Approximately 5,000 new cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — are diagnosed in the United States each year. The American Legion...
2021 Boys State Update
The American Legion of Iowa Boys State Board met as regularly scheduled on Saturday, March 27, 2021, to discuss the 2021 Boys State Program and the options facing them to conduct the program. It was decided by the board to pursue an in-person program due to the...
Newsletter Editor Opening
This opening is closed Newsletter Editor Position Open - Volunteer Applicants are sought for the position of editor of the American Legion Department of Iowa electronic newsletter. This is a volunteer position requiring a person that is knowledgeable in the policies...
2021 Legistlative Day Goes Virtual
Veterans Day at the Capitol will be held on Wednesday January 20, at 10:30 am as a virtual event. Legionnaires are encouraged to view the event live online at the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook page at the address below.IDVA Facebook PagePlease note...