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Stars Stripes Spirit 5k

Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17

Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines

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2025 Pistol Raffle

Win this USA 250th Anniversary Pistol

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2025 Media Award Nominations Due April 30

Department Media Award entries are due April 30.

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2025 Department Leadership School

June 6-8, 2025

Holiday Inn Mercy Campus, Des Moines

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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

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2025 National Convention

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

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Legislative Alert

Contact your Representative and ask for support of HF 909.

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5K – May 17

Mar 24, 2025 |

The Stars Stripes Spirit 5k will be held on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, at Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines.  There will be a 5K Walk/Run and a 1K Walk Option. Registration is $40 for adults and $25 for U18s.  The $10 early registration discount ends on April...

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Legislative Alert

Mar 10, 2025 |

Contact your Representative Today! Ask for Support of HF 909 The American Legion of Iowa’s top legislative priority for this session of the Iowa Legislature is funding for Veterans Service Organizations representing veterans with the VA claims. Please contact your...

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Legislative Action Alert

Mar 4, 2025 |

Contact Your Representative TODAY! Ask for Support of HSB 243The American Legion of Iowa’s top legislative priority for this session of the Iowa Legislature is funding for Veterans Service Organizations representing veterans with the VA claims. Please contact your...

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