Please refer questions to Department Adjutant John Derner: john@ialegion.org. UPDATE: Greetings Legionnaires, It’s been a year since The American Legion’s Mission Blue Post Assistance Program went into effect following the adoption of Resolution No. 36 by the National Executive Committee during the 2020 Fall Meetings. The program initially provided eligible American Legion posts who were … Read more
The American Legion of Iowa Boys State Board met as regularly scheduled on Saturday, March 27, 2021, to discuss the 2021 Boys State Program and the options facing them to conduct the program. It was decided by the board to pursue an in-person program due to the diminishing restrictions and mandates in place for COVID-19 … Read more
Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions now and in the next few months, it was necessary to re-evaluate all American Legion activities and meetings in the coming months. It was determined that The National American Legion College would have to be rescheduled from November 1-6, 2020, to March 20-26, 2021. By changing … Read more
In lieu of the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, we ask posts to use the following guidelines when conducting meetings or events: If anyone is sick, please stay home Cover mouths with upper arm or a tissue when coughing or sneezing Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouths with unwashed hands Avoid close contact with sick … Read more
By unanimous vote of the Department Executive Committee on May 2, the 2020 Department Convention, the commission and committee meetings preceding that convention, the Department Executive Committee meeting following that convention and the Color Guard competition during that convention have all been cancelled. The Holiday Inn will cancel all room reservations associated with the convention. … Read more