Legion family, As we enter the home stretch of our Legion year, it is time to look squarely at the numbers and remember exactly why we wear the cap. Right now, the Department of Iowa is 1,466 members behind where we were at this time last year. That isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet. … 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
Legionnaires, As we move forward in this membership year, I want to speak directly to the value of what it means to be a member of the American Legion. Membership is more than a card—it is a continued commitment to service. It is the promise that we stand for veterans, their families, and our communities. … Read more
In an extremely rare procedural move, SF 2466, the Governor’s and IDVA’s veteran services bill, was referred to the House Appropriations Committee after dying before the second funnel in the House Veterans Affairs Committee. This keeps the bill alive. Please reach out to members of the House Appropriations Committee to voice The American Legion of … Read more
The Stars Stripes Spirit 5k will be held on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, at Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines. There will be a 5K Walk/Run and a 1K Walk Option. Registration is $50 for adults and $25 for U18s. Register before April 15 to save $10 per adult. Registration begins at 8:00 … Read more