Cedar Valley Detachment 99 Marine Corps League

03/25/2026

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03/14/2026

Afterwards, our own Cork worked out with them showing that old guys still have it.

03/14/2026

We have greatly appreciated connecting with and the continued development of the mutually supportive relationship between the Recruiters and our Detachment.

They were incredibly instrumental in assisting us in having a successful Marine Corps Ball. Today we got to express our appreciation of their efforts.

03/09/2026

Cedar Valley Detachment 099 is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship for the 2026 school year.

Please see our web site for eligibility requirements and application information.

The Cedar Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League is pleased to offer a $500 Scholarship for the 2025 school[...]

03/06/2026

Long overdue....

Larry Chambers was selected to be 2017 Marine of the Year, but somehow never received it. We were finally able to make it right at our March 3rd detachment meeting.

Congratulations Larry.

03/06/2026

NEW MEMBER ALERT

We would like to welcome Julie Ruden to the Marine Corps League as an Associate Member.

With her father, Ken Lee, a lifetime member and eldest Marine of the detachment. This was an incredible moment for both and the League.

03/01/2026

Had an incredible opportunity to represent the Marine Corps League in witnessing brothers, Oliver Scott and Abel Scott, be recognized as an Eagle Scouts and present then with the MCL Certificate of Recognition for their accomplishment.

Eagle Scout - 28th Feb 2026

Congratulations and continue your next steps with the same excitement and determination.

02/22/2026

Congratulations Jacob Bushman.

Eagle Scout - Feb 21, 2026

02/22/2026

Had an incredible opportunity to represent the Marine Corps League in witnessing Jacob Bushman be recognized as an Eagle Scout and present him with the MCL Certificate of Recognition for the accomplishment.

01/24/2026

Semper Fidelis, Marine. We'll miss you.

Gary Laurence Thompson, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Meth-Wick Community due to the effects of Alzheimers disease. Mass of the Christian Burial 10 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2026 at St. Jude Catholic Church by Rev. Jon Seda. Burial St. Patrick St. Paul Cem...

01/21/2026

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Helix Electric has donated $5,000 to the Freedom Foundation after an employee gave back their entire holiday raffle prize, prompting the company to match the do

12/18/2025

Rest in peace, Marine. We will miss you.

Mark Allen Kelchen, 66, passed away on December 15, 2025. He was the husband of Teri Kelchen. They shared over 30 years together.  Born in Manchester, Iowa, he was the son of Robert and Patricia Kelchen. He attended John F. Kennedy High School, before enlisting in the United States Ma...