Sixth District Proudly Presents: American Legion Night with The Iowa Cubs Thanks to the efforts of The American Legion of Iowa’s Sixth District, The Iowa Cubs are excited to host American Legion members this summer on the night of July 17th at 7:08 PM as they take on The Oklahoma City Dodgers! They have a … Read more
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 overstated. Since 1919, The Legion has been serving veterans and their … Read more
Mathew Adrian Tinley: First Commander of The American Legion Department of Iowa By Roger Norfolk Mathew Adrian Tinley, physician and surgeon, retired Lieutenant General and Commander of the 34th Infantry Division and the first Commander of the Iowa Department of the American Legion, died at Council Bluffs, Iowa, March 11, 1956. He was born on … Read more
Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature will be acting on a proclamation celebrating the centennial of The American Legion and recognizing the period of March 15 through September 16, 1919 as the period of formation of The American Legion in Iowa. Legion family members are encouraged to come to the Capitol on the morning of … Read more
Dear American Legion Post: A century ago, The American Legion was founded by veterans who had a post-war mission. Their mission, one that continues today, was to care for veterans, provide patriotic programs for our nation’s youth, advocate for a strong national defense and instill a societal pride in what it means to be American. … Read more