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

US Mint Coin

Set to go on sale March 14, coinciding with The American Legion's 100th birthday, the silver dollar pays tribute to the organization's Paris founding. The coin's heads side, or obverse, is designed by Paul Balan and features the American Legion emblem surrounded by...

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2019 Fifth Grade Flag Essay Winners

2019 Flag Essay Winners  First Place: Sherry Tang - Bettendorf, Iowa - Le Claire American Legion Post #347 What the Flag Means to Me When I look at the flag, I see hope. The hope that I held in my hands as I flew to this great nation. When I arrived from my old home,...

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National Commander Visits Iowa

National Commander Brett Reistad will be visiting Iowa briefly April 16-17, 2019. The Commander will be visiting Cummings Post #562, The Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge, Five Brothers Museum in Waterloo, Hawkeye Tech College Post #738, and Eldora Post #182. 16 April...

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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.