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Iowa Speedway

May 2, 2019 | , , ,

Volunteers Wanted for NASCAR Event at The Iowa Speedway in Newton - June 15 & 16, 2019 You have seen the groups holding the huge American Flag at sporting events around the country. This is your chance to be one of those people at a NASCAR. The American Legion...

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Iowa Sends 4 to JSSP Finals

May 1, 2019 | ,

Four shooters from the Des Moines North MCJROTC shooting team have qualified for the National Finals in the sporter category. They are Arturo Zaragoza, Kevin Nguyen, Sydney Krejci and Adriana Campos. The finals will be held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado...

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Bill Wilsbacher

Apr 30, 2019 | ,

The Department of Iowa regrets to announce the death of Past Department Commander Bill Wilsbacher. Commander Wilsbacher passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Friday May 3, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellendale. Burial...

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