The Department of Iowa’s 107th Convention was held in Des Moines from Friday, 17 July, to Sunday, 19 July 2026. The photos shown below are of various speakers who gave updates concerning programs and business matters. Shown in the last photo is Don DeKock, of Pella, the newly installed Department Commander.
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Post 137 Legionnaires work their booth at the monthly Dyersville Downtown Market on July 18th. Organized by Jerry Becker, the booth draws attention to The American Legion presence in Dyersville and also serves as a tool to recruit new members.
Post 259 Legionnaires lead the annual parsde that opened the Wyoming Fair, which took place on 10, 11 and 12 July, 2026
The American Legion Riders have conducted the National Legacy Run since 2006 and Marion Riders have been in it every year since 2008. The funds raised went into the Legacy Scholarship Fund until recently as that fund had reached a level that could self-sustain. The funds now go into the Veterans and Children’s Foundation (V&CF), supporting children and service members applying for VA disability.
Many states have had internal Legacy Runs for years, and 2nd District has had its own twice.
This year was the first Department of Iowa run which visited all 9 Districts and Marion was the 2nd District location, visited on 12 July.
If you would like to donate to the V&CF, you may learn more about it at this link. https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/veterans-and-children-foundation
You can make donations online or you can provide it to the Riders from Marion Chapter 298 before August 20, when they will depart for the run. The Route is from Lincoln, Nebraska to Louisville, Kentucky with stops at the Meskwaki Grounds and lunch in Solon. Last year there were 350 motorcycles in the convoy. It is a site to remember. Shown below are some photos of the event.
Boys State at Camp Dodge June 2026
Campaign Posters Picture below making campaign speeches also putting up campaign posters
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