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Contact your Representative and ask for support of HF 1000.

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Stars Stripes Spirit 5k

Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17

Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines

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2025 Pistol Raffle

Win this USA 250th Anniversary Pistol

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2025 Media Award Nominations Due April 30

Department Media Award entries are due April 30.

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2025 Department Leadership School

June 6-8, 2025

Holiday Inn Mercy Campus, Des Moines

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2025 District Spring Conferences

The Spring District Conferences are a great opportunity for anyone seeking to learn more about The American Legion or wating to get more involved

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2025 National Convention

The National Convention will be held August 22-28, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.

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