Greetings, We have made some updates to our registration process this year to make the process easier and smoother for all of us. Posts are encouraged to first find and secure the commitment of their Delegate(s) and then proceed to the Registration process. Complete the Registration process, make your payment, and then log out. Our … Read more
The Detachment of Iowa regrets to announce the death of Past Detachment Commander Dale Hidlebaugh on April 29, 2026. Dale G. Hidlebaugh, 73, of Muscatine, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Services are 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at Grace Lutheran Church, Muscatine, with … Read more
Jerry Landkamer was elected as a national vice commander of The American Legion on Aug. 28, 2025, during the 106th National Convention in Tampa, Fla. A Vietnam veteran, Landkamer’s eligibility in The American Legion comes from his service in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif., with … Read more
Fellow Legionnaires, I want to take a moment to speak with you about the strength and future of our Post—our membership. As of today, we are 741 members behind where we were at this same point last year. That number is not shared to discourage anyone, but to be honest about where we stand and … Read more
Dear Legion Family, As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, let us pause to reflect on the blessings we share and the freedoms we enjoy—freedoms secured through the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. This season reminds us of the power of gratitude and community. I encourage each of us … Read more