Job Opening

The Department of Iowa is currently seeking applicants for the position of Programs Director.

Interested applicants should submit an application and resume.

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2025 National Convention

The National Convention will be held August 22-28, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.

Registration has closed

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Recent News & Updates

National Commander Visits Iowa

National Commander Brett Reistad will be visiting Iowa briefly April 16-17, 2019. The Commander will be visiting Cummings Post #562, The Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge, Five Brothers Museum in Waterloo, Hawkeye Tech College Post #738, and Eldora Post #182. 16 April...

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2019 Department Oratorical Contest

Three outstanding contestants gave their all during the Department of Iowa's Oratorical Final held the last day of Mid-Winter. Patrick Junker was chosen as the Department's Champion. Patrick is sponsored by Van Meter American Legion Post #403 and will represent Iowa...

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Why Join The Legion?

The American Legion is the nation’s largest and most influential veterans service organization. Made up of U.S. wartime veterans and their families, the Legion has made significant contributions to veterans and local communities.

Legion Posts

The local American Legion post is the foundation workforce of this hundred year old veteran organization. Without the hard work of members and leadership of the local post, very little would be accomplished by The American Legion locally and nationally.

Legion Programs

American Legion Programs change lives. From our Support Programs to Children and Youth, Legion Programs make an impact in the lives of those involved, thereby impacting our communities for the better. Be sure to take a look.