Veterans for Voting

The American Legion of Iowa proudly announces its participation in the Veterans for Voting initiative, hosted by the Iowa Secretary of State. This initiative pledges to help Veterans exercise their right to vote during the 2024 election through providing rides to the polling precincts, helping register to vote, providing information on election security in Iowa, and checking in with members to encourage voting.

Recent News & Updates

Patrick Junker 2019 National Oratorical Champion

Sunday April 7, 2019, Iowa saw our third National Oratorical Champion crowned. Patrick Junker of Van Meter, Iowa joined Jennifer Demmon of Marshalltown in 1986 and Max Miller of Ankeny in 2000 as Iowa's National Oratorical Champions. Patrick is shown on the right in...

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Commander’s Birthday Wish

100th Birthday Wishes Our personal birthdays are very important to us and our families. A birthday signifies our beginning and the joy of life. Every human on earth has been given a chance to further their own unique mission. This momentous occasion cannot be...

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Why Join The Legion?

The American Legion is the nation’s largest and most influential veterans service organization. Made up of U.S. wartime veterans and their families, the Legion has made significant contributions to veterans and local communities.

Legion Posts

The local American Legion post is the foundation workforce of this hundred year old veteran organization. Without the hard work of members and leadership of the local post, very little would be accomplished by The American Legion locally and nationally.

Legion Programs

American Legion Programs change lives. From our Support Programs to Children and Youth, Legion Programs make an impact in the lives of those involved, thereby impacting our communities for the better. Be sure to take a look.