American Legion Post #137 - Dyersville

05/01/2026

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

(DES MOINES) – Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the previous year are honored at the national memorial service in Emmitsburg, Maryland. All firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice over the years are also honored.

“We honor all firefighters who put their lives at risk in service of others,” Governor Reynolds said. “Today, we acknowledge and remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in their heroic endeavors. They will not be forgotten.”

04/27/2026

Hello Legionnaires!

Per our April meeting and subsequent vote to have the Executive Committee manage the Memorial Day Schedule, the following itinerary changes have been made.

The decision to make any changes was difficult, and was done with the best interests of the American Legion and our members in mind.

You will notice the three permanent memorial sites/monuments we normally visit were excluded from the itinerary (Dyersville, Worthington, and New Vienna).

There are many people who have sacrificed to establish these memorials. and have deep personal and significant connections to them. Your voices were heard.

It was discussed that these sites could potentially be added to the Veterans Day Services that we provide, and should be looked at as we get closer to November. The commitments on Veterans Day are not quite as demanding.

Michael Mullis
Commander

New Memorial Day Schedule

6:30 am Meet at Legion

7:00 am Mount Hope Cemetery

7:15 am St. Francis Xavier Cemetery

7:40 am Enter the church as a group at St. Francis Xavier Church

7:45 am Reading of names at St. Francis Xavier Church

8:30 am Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church

9:30 am March to the bridge for the ceremony on the bridge

10:00 am Worthington Cemetery

10:20 am Rockville Cemetery

12:30 pm Leave for North Buena Vista Cemetery

1:00 pm North Buena Vista Cemetery

1:15 pm Mississippi River in North Buena Vista

04/17/2026

Iowa Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day, Thursday, May 14th, at 11 a.m., at the Iowa Vietnam Memorial Wall on the south State Capitol Grounds.

04/16/2026

Check out the SXS & Jeep ride to support Benefit The Vets!

04/14/2026

04/10/2026

Legionnaires -

Reynold N. Schmerbach, 86, of Holy Cross, IA, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Reynold served in the United States Navy and was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 137.

VISITATION: American Legion Post 137 will conduct services at the visitation on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Hall in North Buena Vista, IA. The service will be between 5:45 and 6:00. This is not a familiar venue, so be flexible.

If leaving from Dyersville, we will meet at the post and carpool to the visitation. We will be leaving the post at 5:00 pm for North Buena Vista. Please plan accordingly. (visitation is from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

FUNERAL MASS: The Mass of Christian Burial for Reynold will be at 10:30 am on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Buena Vista,

Please meet at the post at 9:00 am on Monday to load flags and rifles.

Burial will be in the church cemetery, where full military honors will be rendered by American Legion Post 137.

Thank you!

Mike Mullis
Commander

04/09/2026

Today is .
On April 9, 1942, U.S forces fighting on the Bataan Peninsula surrendered to the Japanese. Following their surrender, thousands of American and Filipino soldiers were forced on the Bataan Death March, a brutal 65-mile march to a prison camp, where many died due to harsh conditions and mistreatment.
Today, we honor all those who sacrificed so much in service to this nation, including their own freedom. Also in our thoughts are their families, who sacrificed waiting for their return.

04/08/2026

Between the business of the 107th American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 28–Sept. 3, attendees will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy and explore the area. Among those opportunities are a Louisville Bats game, a trip on the Belle of Louisville Riverboats or a tour of the Slugger Museum & Factory.
See what's there to see and do: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/convention/2026/march/entertainment-options-abound-in-louisville.
Louisville Tourism

04/07/2026

Check out these upcoming Legion events at: https://legion137.com/calendar/

Dubuque County American Legion Baseball Fundraiser Steak Fry - Dirty Ernie's in Farley, Iowa on Friday, APR 10th. Cost is $30 per person. Carry-outs also available. All proceeds benefit the Dubuque County Legion baseball team.

2nd District Spring Conference APR. 17-18, 2026 hosted by Post 298, Marion, Iowa. For more information and registration form: CLICK HERE

May Post #137 Monthly Meeting - MAY 6th at 7PM

The National Wanna Have a Catch Day | Living Donor Awareness Game - Saturday, MAY 9th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, Iowa.

Dubuque & Tri-States Area Honor Flights - MAY 11th & 12th.

Memorial Day - MAY 25th - schedule to follow.

107th American Legion National Convention – Louisville, KY, AUG. 28th–SEPT 3rd.

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04/02/2026