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 Springs on July 23-27. Fifteen shooters in each of the sporter and … Read more
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 with military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Ellendale. Visitation will be … Read more
Job Opening: Business Manager The American Legion of Iowa needs an experienced account clerk to keep the financial records of the organization. The qualified candidate will have strong quantitative and interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency in basic accounting functions and software programs. We are looking for a team player with a keen interest in … Read more
Junior Shooting Sports Match The Department of Iowa Junior Shooting Sports Championship Match was held on March 26 at Camp Dodge. 37 competitors from seven clubs coming from all across the state registered for the match. Championship Trophies in each of the age categories went to Sydney Krejci (l), Ayden Wells (c) and Annabell Forbes. … Read more
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 the picture above. To his right is runner-up Caleb Maue of … Read more