2020 National Commander’s Visit
The National Commanders travel to the Department of Iowa has been cancelled. The Department tour associated with his visit has also been cancelled.
2020 Mid-Winter Holiday Inn Restaurant Renovation
The Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport’s restaurant will be undergoing renovations during our Mid-Winter Conference. Throughout the years the Holiday Inn has done an exceptional job in providing a quality experience for our conference attendees. I anticipate this year will be no different. They have worked with your American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary staff … Read more
American Legion Daily News Clips for January 27, 2020
Today in Legion History: Jan. 27, 1936: Congress overrides President Roosevelt’s veto of the Adjusted Compensation Payment Act – a redrafted version of The American Legion’s bill that had been introduced by U.S. Rep. Fred M. Vinson. The House had passed the measure 356-59 and the Senate approved it 74-16, enough support to override an … Read more
Judy Demarest
Judith Nadine Demarest, age 75, of Ames, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Israel Family Hospice House. Judy was a 52-year member of the Ames American Legion Auxiliary and a past member of the Pure Heaven Color Guard, winning multiple American Legion National Championships. Judy was also the wife of Past Department … Read more
2020 Veterans Day at the Capitol
The American Legion Department of Iowa 2020 Legislative Priorities Military Homeownership Assistance Program The Military Homeownership Assistance Program is one of the most attractive benefits within Home Base Iowa’s arsenal aimed at the recruitment of out of state veterans. In recent years, funding for the Military Homeownership Assistance Program has not lasted much beyond the … Read more