PDC Rally, Unity and Colflesh Trophies On Saturday, November 19th, members of The American Legion of Iowa Family gathered at the annual Past District Commander’s Membership Rally, hosted by Van Meter American Legion Post #403. The Unity Award is given to the district with the highest percentage of combined membership of the Legion, Auxiliary and … Read more
By Carol Carpenter Hansoncaranhan@gmail.com 515-822-8635Historian with Brooklyn Historical Society For release: March 17, 2022 BROOKLYN, IOWA – A lot of parades have marched down the main street of this small Iowa town, but not many with the national and historic significance as the one to be held on June 11, 2022. That’s when townspeople will … Read more
The Department of Iowa regrets to announce the death of Department Finance Officer Ken Danilson. Ken passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022. Visitation will be March 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 108 West 5th Street, Woodward. Funeral Services will be March 18 at 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church in … Read more
The Department of Iowa regrets to announce the death of Past Department Commander Ron Struble. Commander Struble passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 21, 4:00-8:00 pm at The Gathering Place, 1711 North Second Street, Manchester, Iowa. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, December … Read more
Please refer questions to Department Adjutant John Derner: john@ialegion.org. UPDATE: Greetings Legionnaires, It’s been a year since The American Legion’s Mission Blue Post Assistance Program went into effect following the adoption of Resolution No. 36 by the National Executive Committee during the 2020 Fall Meetings. The program initially provided eligible American Legion posts who were … Read more