Recent News & Updates
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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...
Legislative Council Openings
APPLICATION NOW CLOSED After each election, an active, involved Legionnaire is chosen to be the Department of Iowa’s primary contact with each of our Senators and Representatives. Those Legionnaires are selected based on two factors, the strength of their relationship...
2020 National Vice Commander’s Tour
Membership Rally Held Virtually - Winners Announced The Past District Commander's Membership Rally was held Saturday, November 21, 2020. The virtual rally which was based out of Department Headquarters announced the contest winners for the District Commander's watch...
Electronic Meeting Guidelines from Roberts Rules of Order
This section is specifically addressing virtual and electronic meetings according to Roberts Rules of Order. Powered By EmbedPress
Mission Blue Post Assistance Program
Please refer questions to Department Adjutant John Derner: 317-630-1330 or john@ialegion.org. At the 2020 Fall National Executive Committee Meeting, Resolution #36, Subject: Mission Blue Post Assistance Program was approved. Posts impacted by a government’s public...
Legion Riders Resolution 19
This Fall, the NEC updated program guidelines for the American Legion Riders National Program. American Legion Riders National Chairman Mark Clark highlights some of the changes to the Program Guidelines for The American Legion Riders National Program. Here is a copy...