The Tama American Legion Family

06/14/2026

Twelve-year-old LeRoy Betz, assisted by his uncle Charlie Betz and cousin Ed Hemby, demonstrates the proper folding of the American flag during the Tama County Flag Day Celebration as Cat Campbell Currier reads “The 13 Folds.”

06/14/2026

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of patriotic music, storytelling, dance, and community celebration on Sunday, June 14 from 2–4 PM at the Tama County Courthouse lawn & bandstand. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a family-friendly event honoring our nation’s history, flag, and spirit—complete with performances by local talent, community singing, and special appearances inspired by America’s founding story.

🎶 Patriotic music by the Community Band, group singalongs & more
🎨 Kid-friendly activities, coloring contest & prizes
🍦 Free cake & ice cream following the program

🎥 Bonus! Catch the documentary “After Ike” at 1 PM at the Wieting Theater before the celebration.
☔ In case of rain, the event moves to the Wieting Theater. Follow the Tama County Economic Development page for updates!

06/11/2026

‘Be the One to act when you can’

A new ally joined The American Legion and the Columbia Lighthouse Project in the effort to prevent veteran su***de as part of the Be the One mission.

06/10/2026

If you would like to help out there be a planning meeting on June 23 at 6pm at the Legion.

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06/06/2026

It was great to welcome A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa - District 6 to the Tama American Legion today for the final stop of their Honoring Our Heroes Ride.

A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa District 6’s Honoring Our Heroes Ride is an annual motorcycle ride and fundraiser supporting residents of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Money raised helps provide residents with items and activities that are not otherwise furnished by the home.

The ride began in Eldora with a stop at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, bringing riders together to honor the men and women who have served our country. It concluded at the Tama American Legion with a silent auction and awards ceremony.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the ride and helped make the day a meaningful tribute to Iowa’s veterans.

A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa is a nonprofit motorcycle-rights and safety organization. The initials stand for A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education.

Its main work includes:

Advocating for motorcyclists at the Iowa Legislature
Promoting riders’ rights and opposing laws it considers unfair to motorcyclists
Offering Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider-training courses
Teaching “Share the Road” motorcycle-awareness programs
Organizing local rides, fundraisers and community events through its districts
Sponsoring the annual Freedom Rally near Algona

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Welcome Home, Soldiers!

After months of dedicated service overseas, the final major group of Iowa National Guard Soldiers is returning home! 🎉

On Saturday, May 30, approximately 200 Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, will return to Iowa from deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, where they served alongside coalition and regional partners in the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

The public is invited to join us in welcoming home 45 Soldiers during a ceremony at the Iowa National Guard Armory in Council Bluffs:

Iowa National Guard Armory, Council Bluffs
🕛 Ceremony Begins 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 2415 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

A separate ceremony honoring 135 Soldiers will be held at the 132d Air Wing in Des Moines. Due to airport security requirements, the Des Moines ceremony is for friends and family only:

132d Air Wing, Des Moines
🕛 Ceremony Begins 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 3100 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50321

As we celebrate the return of these Soldiers, we also keep the 5 Soldiers who are still supporting this mission with the Operational Support Airlift Command and the nearly 200 Iowa National Guard Airmen currently deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury in our thoughts.

Welcome home, Soldiers. Iowa is proud of you. 🇺🇸