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 diminishing restrictions and mandates in place for COVID-19 … Read more

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 Page Please note that you do not need a Facebook account to view … Read more

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 with the Senator or Representative and their knowledge and willingness to advocate with that Senator … Read more

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 and Unity Award. 2020 Iowa Unity Award Report for The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons … Read more