by IA Legion | Jul 23, 2019 | News, RAGBRAI, Update, Volunteers
The arrangements for RAGBRAI have changed considerably at the last moment. We will not be having a booth at any of the other overnight towns or any of the meeting towns. We are trying to notify all our volunteers that their services are no longer needed. That...
by IA Legion | Jul 10, 2019 | Blood Drive, Centennial, Convention, Health, News
The American Legion of Iowa and LifeServe have teamed on a blood drive during the Department Convention. That blood drive will happen Saturday but it is by appointment only. Would you believe that when this is being written only 4 of the 50 possible appointment times...
by IA Legion | Jul 10, 2019 | Centennial, Commander, News
Pilgrimage to the Grave of Iowa’s First Department Commander Commander J. Scott Moline and 100th Anniversary Chairman Roger Norfolk will lead a pilgrimage on July 13 to the grave of Iowa’s first Department Commander, LTG Matthew Tinley. They will lead a...
by IA Legion | Jun 26, 2019 | Deaths, Hamilton Funeral Home, Memorial, MIAP, Veterans
A Missing in America Memorial Service will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home on June 28, 2019. The service will begin at 9:30 AM followed by a procession to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery with internment at 11AM. Address for the funeral home is 3601 Westown...
by IA Legion | Jun 24, 2019 | Benefits, Legion Act, Membership
Legion Act Passes Senate By unanimous consent on June 11 legislation expanding eligibility for membership in The American Legion passed the United States Senate. The legislation, S. 504, would open eligibility to anyone who served honorably after December 7, 1941 or...
