Recent News & Updates
For the latest updates to The American Legion and The Department of Iowa
American Legion Day of Donation
American Legion Day of Donation! Join LifeServe and the American Legion for a week of donations! The American Legion’s Blood Donation program was established as early as 1942. A resolution was passed at Department Convention this July to enter into a partnership with...
American Veterans Traveling Tribute & Wall
American Veterans Traveling Tribute & Wall Coming to Lakeside Hotel & Casino Osceola, IA (August 26, 2019) — Veterans and active members of America’s armed services travel great distances and make great sacrifices to preserve and protect freedom and liberty,...
Iowans Elected to National Leadership
Iowans Elected to National Leadership Iowa's delegation at the 2019 National Convention in Indianapolis witnessed an event unprecedented in the history of our great Department, the election of Iowans to leadership positions in The American Legion and the American...
Governor Appoints New AG
GOVERNOR APPOINTS NEW ADJUTANT GENERAL Gov. Kim Reynolds has selected Maj. Gen. Benjamin J. Corell as the new Adjutant General for the Iowa National Guard. Corell’s military career includes six overseas deployments and command at every level of the Iowa National Guard...
Commader Kessler’s Homecoming
Commander Kessler’s Homecoming Date: September 22, 2019 | Time: 2-5 pm Harris-Lake Park MS/HS - 905 South Market Street, Lake Park, IA 51347 Reception will be held in the Commons Area, please enter through the main South doors.
Regional Baseball Update
The Dubuque County team was eliminated from the Central Plains tournament with losses to Appleton, WI and Renner, SD. The winner of the Central Plains tournament and the winners from the other seven regional tournaments will play in the Legion World Series in Shelby,...
2019 Open House
OPEN HOUSE Department President Kelly Elliott & Department Commander Jim Kessler September 7, 2019 - 1pm to 4pm Ray & Virginia Boyer American Legion Hall 114 Main St SW, Shellsburg IA Hotels: Cobblestone Inn 1202 W 11th St Vinton, IA 319-472-2220 Cedar Rapids...
Veterans Appreciation Tailgate
Kinnick Stadium Press Box September 14, 2019 Gate opens at 2:15 PM This is a free event for Veterans and their immediate family members. We will watch the live broadcast of the (away) Iowa-Iowa State game inside historic Kinnick Stadium press box, on 24 TVs! There is...
Phishing Phone Scams
From: National Adjutant Dan Wheeler Members have indicated they were called by someone claiming to represent The American Legion -- specifically National Adjutant Wheeler -- requesting checking account number so they could make a donation to The American Legion....