Cedar Valley Detachment 99 Marine Corps League

11/03/2025

The Cedar Valley Detachment would like to once again thank our Event Sponsor USG Insurance Services, our head table sponsor Cassill Motors, and our table sponsors for their generous donations. As a direct result of their contributions, we were able to invite Marines and FMF Navy personnel to attend our upcoming 250th Birthday Celebration at no cost!
[Edited to fix a grammatical error]

Send a message to learn more

11/01/2025

With the deadline for reservations passing yesterday, we are now looking forward to final preparations for our upcoming 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball, next Saturday, November 8. It promises to be a night to remember. This will be the best-attended event we've hosted in over a decade. Our DJ will bring out some of your favorite dance music. Our silent auction offers something for virtually all budgets. Happy hour starts at 5:30 PM. We're looking forward to celebrating our milestone anniversary with you! See you at the Ball!

Send a message to learn more

10/25/2025

Our 250th Marine Corps birthday ball is two weeks from today. If you have not yet purchased your seats, please do ASAP. The deadline for reservations is Friday 10/31.

As a reminder, seats are limited. Marines can attend at no cost, and guests can attend for only $25.00. This is a milestone birthday, and many people have already made reservations. Don't get left out because you waited too long to reserve your seats!

If you are making reservations via Venmo, please the QR code below. The QR code in the image above is[...]

10/13/2025

I would like to give a warm and excited welcome to Bob Greene to the Marine Corps League Cedar Valley Detachment.

Bob, USN Rear Admiral (retired), is married and has 3 sons that are Marines.

He joined as an associate member and looks forward to community service, camaraderie, and fun that only Marines provide.

Semper Fi,

Todd Matrise
Commandant, MCL

10/03/2025

Thank you so incredibly much Everyday Iowa!!

The Marine Corp is celebrating it's 250th birthday in November! We got the details on the Marine Corp Ball from Marine Corp League Commandant, Todd Matrise!

10/03/2025

In case you missed it, KCRG Channel 9 Everyday Iowa had is on top talky about the Ball.

The Marine Corp is celebrating it's 250th birthday in November! We got the details on the Marine Corp Ball from Marine Corp League Commandant, Todd Matrise!

09/29/2025

Taking a moment to recognize one of our fellow Veteran Service Organization on National VFW Day.

We are particularly grateful for VFW Post 788, for allowing us to use their facilities for our monthly meetings.

09/29/2025

Thank you KCRG Channel 9 News.

Former Commandant Dave Cork said it’s important to be able to celebrate the milestone together.

09/28/2025

The Marine Corps League received a great opportunity from KCRG Channel 9 and invited us to be interviewed as part of their 'WE THE PEOPLE' segment.

Commandant Matrise and David Cork were interviewed Saturday, Sept 27th about the League and the Marine Corps Ball. The interview will air at 10:00pm in the KCRG Channel 9 Sunday night newscast with the recording being uploaded to their website afterwards.

Invite everyone to tune in.

09/05/2025

On Thursday, September 5, Cedar Valley Detachment Members participated in the 19th Five Seasons Stand Down. The event was originally designed to help veterans struggling with homelessness or near homelessness find services such as housing, healthcare and employment. It has since expanded to help civilians as well. This is an opportunity for our detachment to help fellow veterans and the community at large.

09/01/2025

This is how we take care of our own. Semper Fidelis!

08/29/2025

The Cedar Valley Detachment is hosting a 250th birthday celebration for our Beloved Corps. Details are available in the attached flyer. Advanced reservations are *required.* The event is at NO COST to Marines, FMF Navy Chaplains and FMF Navy Corpsmen. Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Act now, because tickets will go fast!

**Thanks to USG Insurance Services for their event sponsorship**
https://www.usgins.com/

**Thanks to our table sponsors...
Cassill Motors
Wilderness Fire
A'Hearn Plumbing
Cedar Rapids Construction and Remodeling
Farmers State Bank (FSB)

There are still a few table sponsorships available. Please send a Private Message if you're interested in sponsoring a table.