National Regional Information ConferenceOmaha, NE – Saturday, November 14 Training for The American Legion Family Date and Location November 14, 2026Hilton Omaha1001 Cass StreetOmaha, NE 68102 The conference is designed for any American Legion Family member to learn the organization’s mission, vision, and programs, and to connect with other American Legion Family members. Attendees do … Read more
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs October 15 through December 7. It is an opportunity for people with Medicare to review their coverage and explore available options for the coming year. Why does it matter? Medicare plans, benefits, costs and individual healthcare needs can change. The enrollment period gives members an opportunity to review … Read more
Don De Kock was elected Department Commander of The American Legion, Department of Iowa, at the 107th Department Convention on July 19, 2026. De Kock is a proud six-year veteran of the U.S. Navy. He deployed three times during the Vietnam War, serving aboard the USS Neosho (AO-143) as a Hull Maintenance Technician. Much of … Read more
Legion Family As my time as your Department Commander comes to a close, I am filled with overwhelming gratitude for the honor of serving the Department of Iowa. This year has been a journey of shared challenges and collective hard work, and I want to express my deepest appreciation to the team that made it … Read more
To honor those most responsible for America’s semiquincentennial, this year’s Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade, August 17, will celebrate America 250-IA by honoring the veteran-patriots of every U.S. conflict. Presented by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the Iowa National Guard, we are calling on all Iowa veterans, military organizations, … Read more