Veterans Day at the Capitol

January 22, 2025, is Veterans Day at the Capital. Veterans can meet legislators from the Iowa House and Senate to support the legislative agenda of the American Legion of Iowa.
A briefing will be held at The American Legion, Department Headquarters prior to the program at the capitol. Shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the capitol.

2025 Mid-Winter Conference

The 2025 Department of Iowa Mid-Winter Conference will be held February 13-16, 2025, at the Holdiay Inn Des Moines Airport.

For reservations, call 515-287-2400 and ask for The American Legion rate.

For more information and to view the agenda, click the link below.

2025 District Spring Conferences

The Spring District Conferences are a great opportunity for anyone seeking to learn more about The American Legion or wating to get more involved

Recent News & Updates

Veterans for Voting

Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate is debuting a new initiative, Veterans for Voting, to engage Iowa veterans this election. Veterans for Voting works to aid veterans and service members exercise their right to vote. Ways for...

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2024 National Commander’s Visit

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2023 Unity Award and Colflesh Trophy Announced

The Unity Award is given to the district with the highest percentage of combined membership of the Legion, Auxiliary and the SAL on the cutoff date of November 17.  This year it is awarded to 9th District Commander Jim Rolfes, 9th District Auxiliary President Sandi...

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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.