by IA Legion | Mar 14, 2019 | Centennial, Coin, Legislative, News
Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature will be acting on a proclamation celebrating the centennial of The American Legion and recognizing the period of March 15 through September 16, 1919 as the period of formation of The American Legion in Iowa. Legion family...
by IA Legion | Mar 4, 2019 | Centennial, National Commander, News
Dear American Legion Post: A century ago, The American Legion was founded by veterans who had a post-war mission. Their mission, one that continues today, was to care for veterans, provide patriotic programs for our nation’s youth, advocate for a strong national...
by IA Legion | Feb 25, 2019 | Centennial, Coin, News
Set to go on sale March 14, coinciding with The American Legion’s 100th birthday, the silver dollar pays tribute to the organization’s Paris founding. The coin’s heads side, or obverse, is designed by Paul Balan and features the American Legion...
by IA Legion | Feb 25, 2019 | Flag Essay, News
2019 Flag Essay Winners First Place: Sherry Tang – Bettendorf, Iowa – Le Claire American Legion Post #347 What the Flag Means to Me When I look at the flag, I see hope. The hope that I held in my hands as I flew to this great nation. When I arrived from...
by IA Legion | Feb 25, 2019 | National Commander, News
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...
by IA Legion | Dec 20, 2018 | Deaths, News
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...
