Our Legionnaires understand what it is to transition from military service to civilian life. Click here to read more...
Supporting Your Transition

Our Legionnaires understand what it is to transition from military service to civilian life. Click here to read more...
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 March 5, 1876, over a small grocery store at 1017 Main Street in Council Bluffs. … Continue reading First Iowa Department Commander Mathew A. Tinley
Members of The American Legion family took turns in three-hour shifts to cover a parade float celebrating The American Legion centennial in seeds, beans and flowers in preparation the the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade. When: The broadcast begins at 10 a.m. CENTRAL on Jan. 1. The American Legion float is third, behind the US … Continue reading Centennial Year Kick Off at the Rose Bowl
Taken from Federal Practitioner article; publish date: November 11, 2015 A resource for all service members to improve overall health and wellness is at your fingertips using your mobile device. These days you can do anything from a phone application; buy theater tickets, order groceries, and watch television. So why not do something better for your health? … Continue reading 10 Apps for Veterans to Improve Health and Wellness
May 2017 had a great article "Battling for Benefits" discussing what Veterans Service Organizations do for YOU. Click to read more...
Operation Comfort Warrior supports the unmet needs of wounded, ill, or injured. Click to read more...
As Legionnaires, we know how important veteran programs are to us, to the veterans in our community, and to their families. If our organization does not support these local community grassroots efforts, these programs will not be available in our community. Click to read more...
Iowa Veteran Joshua Jorgensen ia raising awareness about PTSD and Veteran suicide by running across Iowa in a M-50 protective mask. Click to read more...
IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE! If you, or someone you know is homeless, or at risk of homelessness, please read this article. It has many resources with phone numbers and links to critical websites. Click to read more...
Local Legionnaire, Brian Ring has been elected to the Iowa Department American Legion as the Vice Commander representing both 5th and 7th American Legion Districts in Iowa. Click to read more...