American Legion Post #137 - Dyersville

03/01/2026

VETERANS FREEDOM CENTER

This morning, we pause and think of the three military members that were lost yesterday in Iran .

When service members are lost in the line of duty, we are reminded that the uniform is worn by someone’s child, someone’s parent, someone’s best friend.

Today we ask our community to hold our fallen in your hearts.

Please keep their families, their brothers and sisters in arms, and all who serve in your thoughts and prayers.

We honor their courage.
We honor their sacrifice.
We do not forget.

02/28/2026

BE THE ONE training was today! Thanks to trainer Whitney Smith - and Terry & Shirley Oltmanns for the great BBQ ribs lunch!

02/26/2026

DES MOINES, Iowa - Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, in honor and remembrance of American civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Rev. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at the age of 84.

“A central figure in America’s civil rights movement, Reverend Jesse Jackson advocated for peace, justice and equality and helped reframe the conscience of our country,” said Gov. Reynolds. “His legacy will continue to inspire generations of Americans.”

02/26/2026

✨✨RESILIENCE TRAINING✨✨

We’re so excited to share an upcoming THRIVE Resilience Training at NICC in Dubuque on March 7, 2026 - fully sponsored and open to Women Veterans, National Guard, Reservists, First Responders, Family Members, and Service Providers.

What You’ll Learn:
This one-day interactive training equips participants with practical tools to:

Manage stress and trauma

Strengthen coping skills and emotional wellbeing

Build trust and supportive relationships

Develop a resilience mindset to reframe challenges

Foster hope, wellness, peer support, and leadership growth

Training Details:
Dates: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: NICC - 680 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Lunch Provided | Training fully sponsored and is offered at no cost to the participant!

Registration link in comments! 👇

We’d greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your network so others can benefit.

02/24/2026

Good Morning Legionnaires! Here's a pic to start your day off right - USS Iowa (BB-61) at anchor in New York Harbor for the 1986 International Naval Review. Have you been to the Pacific Battleship Center - USS Iowa museum ship at Long Beach?

02/22/2026

See the link to The American Legion National Headquarters BE THE ONE Training. Also remember we are doing local BE THE ONE Traning on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Legion Post. The training will start at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (1hr 30min). Terry and Shirley Oltmanns will be providing a BBQ Rib dinner with all the fixins. Please contact Terry as soon as possible to let him know if you would like to attend. We would like a headcount for the meal. Contact Terry Oltmanns at (224) -241-7969.

A virtual training session will take place from 2:30-4 p.m. ET this Tuesday, Feb. 24. Learn to identify the signs of a veteran in crisis and then ask the tough questions.
Learn more/register for the training: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/laGt488MQpaZfy1jV16CZA #/registration.

02/21/2026

Come join us...

Join the St. Patrick's Day Parade!

📅March 14th
🕗Start at 1:30
Free to enter!
Top 3 win BEST IN PARADE!

🍀Want to beat the line and get great publicity?
$50 gets you in the first 10 groups, and fee goes towards the parade prizes!

Register for the parade ⬇
https://forms.gle/Zip6fPTZ2ZqLHfNW8

02/21/2026

The Feb. 24 virtual Training Tuesday will provide Legionnaires with guidance on veteran eligiblity for a service dog, public rights and best practices for interacting with a service dog.
John Brouse, a past vice commander for The American Legion Department of New Jersey , will present the February Training Tuesday webinar on service dogs and veteran support. Brouse will provide American Legion members with clear, practical guidance on understanding service dog teams, veteran eligibility, legal considerations, and best practices for interacting with working dogs in post and public settings.
Learn more/register for the 7 p.m. ET training: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/dispatch/2026/february/join-training-on-service-dogs-and-veteran-support.

02/20/2026

Legionnaires -

Reminder of the Donald Klosterman Services: Please meet at the post to load rifles and flags at 11 am on Monday, February 23rd. We will be doing graveside services only. Dinner will be afterwards at the Field of Dreams Event Center.

Be the One Training: We will be hosting Be the One Training on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Legion Post. The training will start at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (1hr 30min). Terry and Shirley Oltmanns will be providing a BBQ Rib dinner with all the fixins. Please contact Terry as soon as possible to let him know if you would like to attend. We would like a headcount for the meal. Contact Terry Oltmanns.

RABGRAII 2026: Ricky Hammer is a Navy veteran and member of the Navy Cycling Team. Ricky is reaching out to our Legion seeking a host in Dyersville for approximately 40 people for RAGBRAI 2026. Anyone interested can reply contact me or Brian Pfeiler.

Respectfully,

Mike Mullis
Commander

Send a message to learn more

02/20/2026

American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley released the following statement today:
"Today, VA Secretary Doug Collins announced the department is halting enforcement of the interim final rule published on February 17. Upon the rule’s publication, our staff in the Washington, D.C., office immediately expressed The American Legion’s disapproval to administration officials. A short time later, I issued a public statement strongly disagreeing with the policy and legal justification for the rule’s immediate effect. This decision by Secretary Collins underscores the importance and power of your collective voice as Legionnaires.
“I applaud the Secretary for making this decision, allowing the litigation to proceed in court and for your voices to be heard prior to the rule taking effect. While the public comment period is still open, Legionnaires are encouraged to make their voice heard in the federal register here. We look forward to continuing our work with the Secretary to ensure veterans receive the health care and benefits they have earned and deserve."

02/20/2026

Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, advocating for service members, veterans, families, youth, and communities.