by IA Legion | Mar 2, 2020 | Foundation, Mid-Winter, Oratorical
The Department of Iowa’s High School Oratorical Contest was held Sunday, February 16, 2020, the last day of Mid-Winter Conference. Three o u t s t a n d i n g contestants gave their all to a full room and panel of 5 judges. Each contestant gave a prepared oration...
by IA Legion | Feb 28, 2020 | Membership, National Commander
The National Commanders travel to the Department of Iowa has been cancelled. The Department tour associated with his visit has also been cancelled.
by IA Legion | Jan 30, 2020 | Holiday Inn Restaurant, Mid-Winter
The Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport’s restaurant will be undergoing renovations during our Mid-Winter Conference. Throughout the years the Holiday Inn has done an exceptional job in providing a quality experience for our conference attendees. I anticipate this year...
by IA Legion | Jan 27, 2020 | Benefits, National Commander, PNC, Veterans
Today in Legion History: Jan. 27, 1936: Congress overrides President Roosevelt’s veto of the Adjusted Compensation Payment Act – a redrafted version of The American Legion’s bill that had been introduced by U.S. Rep. Fred M. Vinson. The House had passed the measure...
by IA Legion | Dec 31, 2019 | Deaths, News
Judith Nadine Demarest, age 75, of Ames, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Israel Family Hospice House. Judy was a 52-year member of the Ames American Legion Auxiliary and a past member of the Pure Heaven Color Guard, winning multiple American Legion...
