American Legion Akron, IA Post 186

03/22/2026

The Post 186 Bingo team is looking forward to an evening of games TONIGHT Sunday, March 22nd, at the Akron Legion Hall. Play starts at 7 pm.

Here are tonight’s current prize stats:

Big Game—-
Prize amount is $325 in 8 numbers this week

Free as a Breeze—-
$100 prize if bingo in 7 numbers on free card, this game is played twice each bingo evening

Wish Bowl—-
The Wish Bowl prize pot is currently at $136 and will build up based on the number of chances purchased this Sunday

Whole Hog—-
$76 Winner last evening of play! All money from Whole Hog cards purchased each bingo night goes back to the game winner

50/50 Scholarship Raffle—-
Weekly prize is based on number of raffle tickets purchased, was $29 two weeks ago

03/10/2026

CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER!!
The Post 186 bingo games tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th, are cancelled due to predicted blizzard conditions. Please stay safe. See you soon!

Here are the current prize stats for Sunday:

Big Game—-
Prize amount is $325 in 8 numbers this week

Free as a Breeze—-
$100 prize if bingo in 7 numbers on free card, this game is played twice each bingo evening

Wish Bowl—-
The Wish Bowl prize pot is currently at $136 and will build up based on the number of chances purchased this Sunday

Whole Hog—-
$76 Winner last Sunday! All money from Whole Hog cards purchased each bingo night goes back to the game winner

50/50 Scholarship Raffle—-
Weekly prize is based on number of raffle tickets purchased, was $29 last Sunday

01/25/2026

Why your High School Junior son should attend The American Legion Boys State Program :

No cost, no financial risk
— your son is sponsored by the American Legion.

Trusted, time‑tested program with decades of civic leadership education.

Safe and structured environment , supervised by experienced staff.

Develops life skills
— leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and confidence.

Valuable for college & careers
— colleges and employers highly value this experience.

Military applicants benefit
— academy admissions award 10 points for attendance.

Scholarship eligibility at the state and national level.

Positive peer group
— students motivated to learn and serve.
Builds civic responsibility and understanding of government.

Long‑term impact
— many alumni credit Boys State with shaping their success.

Iowa Boys State is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity — it costs families nothing, builds real leadership skills, strengthens college and career applications, and connects students with peers and mentors who care about leadership and service in communities across Iowa. No veteran parent requirement - program is open to any junior boy in Iowa.

Contact the Akron American Legion Post 186 Commander (Jason Jager) or Post Adjutant (Kaylene, 712-568-2662) or another nearby Ninth District Iowa American Legion Post or go to

American Legion Boys State of Iowa is a six-day immersive civics camp that provides fun hands-on experiences in the operation and fundamentals of government. The LEADS curriculum of Learn, Engage, Accept, Do & Share, shapes and empowers students to take action and accomplish great things. Each day i...

11/17/2025

11/06/2025

🇺🇸Save the Date: Veterans Day Assembly🇺🇸

📆Tuesday, November 11
⏰8:30 a.m.
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All Community members and veterans are welcomed to attend our Veterans Day Assembly to honor the men and women who have served for our country.

10/30/2025

Please join us in Akron on Tuesday, November 11th to celebrate all our country’s veterans!
Flyer below lists the activities and details.
CHANGE: This year, Showdown will be hosted at Lazy Lanes, starting at 3 pm.

10/18/2025

Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is su***de. The mission of The American Legion's Be The One initiative is to reduce the rate of veteran su***de. We're actively working on lessening the stigma associated with mental health treatment and empowering everyone to take appropriate action when a veteran or service member may be at risk – one life at a time.
The training in LeMars on Wed. Nov. 19th is recommended for American Legion members. It is also open to members of the public actively interested in su***de prevention. Please join us!
The trainer is QPR-certified (Question, Persuade, Refer).

07/02/2025

Post 186 meets the 1st Thursday, every month, at 7 pm.

05/26/2025

The Memorial Day program in City Park is underway. As part of the program, several families are dedicating flags in memory of their beloved veterans. The beauty of the 500+ memorial flags is on display at the at the City Park and at Riverside Cemetery. Displaying the majority of the flags at Riverside Cemetery will continue each Memorial Day.

05/24/2025

Post 186 thanks each and every one of you who helped with the monumental task today, Monday, May 26th to load up, erect, take down, and put away approximately 500 large memorial flags dedicated to local veterans. The outdoor display time was cut a bit short by the rain this afternoon, but we want to keep each veteran’s flag in excellent condition for many years to come.

This was the first year the flags were displayed at both the City Park AND at Riverside Cemetery. Thank you for your part in erecting this awe-inspiring display of the Stars and Stripes!

05/23/2025

Thanks to each person who worked with Post 186 early Saturday morning by placing flags at veterans gravesides at Riverside Cemetery.

11/13/2024

November 11th, here in Akron we continue our 95+ year tradition of celebrating Veterans Day. From beginning to end, Post 186 witnessed our local veterans, individuals, all nearby communities, A-W school, businesses, and student and adult volunteers come together to celebrate this wonderful day. Our thanks to each and every one of you for blessing us with your presence! We share in your love and respect for our great country!