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...

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...

2019 Legislative Day

Please Join Us The Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs invites you to join us for the annual Veterans Day at the Capitol. You will have an opportunity to meet with your elected officials and discuss key issues affecting our Iowa veterans. A number of veteran-related...

Dave Klingensmith

The Department of Iowa regrets to inform you of the death of Past Department Commander Dave Klingensmith. From Rohde Funeral Home’s website: KINGSLEY, IOWA: David “Bud” J. Klingensmith, 91, of Kingsley, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his...