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 my old home, … Read more
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 6:30 PM – Travel to Cummings Post #562 7:00 PM – Dinner … Read more
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 residence. A visitation will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. with the family … Read more
Sales Tax Communication Points for The Department of Iowa Beginning February 1, 2019, Emblem Sales will be collecting sales taxes on purchases from Iowa. The following are key points regarding Emblem Sales’ collection of Iowa sales tax: Due to changes in Federal and state law, American Legion Emblem Sales will begin collecting sales tax on … Read more