Squaw Creek VFW Post 674, Ames, Iowa

04/14/2026

This is to let our Post VFW 674 members know of an important meeting that I have scheduled for 19:00 hours on Monday, April 20th at the Legion. We will be discussing recent donations among other things, as well as the future viability of our Post. So I am hoping we have a good turnout. Our District Commander as well as our Department Compliance Officer will be attending.
I also invited Commander Cliff Barker from the American Legion Post 37 to offer his suggestions as to how our two organizations can work together.
Looking forward to seeing our members at this upcoming, important meeting.

Sincerely,
Richard Morrison
Commander VFW Post 674

11/24/2025

Annual VFW “Buddy” Poppy Drive

Earlier this month, (November), our post held its annual VFW “Buddy” Poppy Drive at the Lincoln Center Hy-Vee store in Ames. Despite a number of our VFW members being out-of-town, we still were able to make a good showing and the funds received will go to help some local veterans’ programs. I do want to thank Hy-Vee #2 store manager, J.J. Hesnard for his backing for this event. His team provided the tables and the space to setup for our drive. Really appreciate his support!

We also had great help from the ISU ROTC and I especially want to thank CDT Johnathan Erdmann for his help in getting volunteers to help us with our shifts. They all were great to work with!

Here are a couple of photos from our event:

11/08/2025

Tomorrow, November 8, our Squaw Creek VFW Post 674 will be at the Lincoln Center Hy Vee from 8am to 12pm for our Buddy Poppy Drive to help local Veterans causes such as the VA Hospital, the Iowa Veterans Home, Puppy Jake plus others using the donations received. We will also have some fine folks from the ISU ROTC helping us too! Hope to see many of you there tomorrow!

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11/08/2025

Veterans Discounts for Veterans Day Nov 11, 2025:

VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS 2025*
DO NOT FORGET TO PICK UP FREE MEAL TICKET BOOKS AT:
TEXAS ROADHOUSE, 11/09/2024, FROM NOON UNTIL 4PM.
Proof of service includes U.S. Uniformed Services ID Card, U.S. Uniformed Services
Retired ID Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Veterans
organization card (e.g., American Legion, VFW), photograph of yourself in
uniform, wearing uniform, DD214 and citation or commendation.

LOCAL VENDORS WITH VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS
Casey’s
On Nov. 11, veterans can receive any size coffee or fountain drink and a car wash for free. Active-
duty military and on-duty, uniformed first responders can enjoy the offer year-round.

Fareway
On Nov. 11, Fareway is offering 15% off to all military personnel, active or retired.

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens
Veterans and active-duty military members can get free admission into the gardens from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Hy-Vee
Enjoy a free dine-in breakfast for veterans and active-duty military members on Nov. 11, from 6 to
10 a.m. Veterans and active-duty military members can also get 15% off grocery purchases in-store
and online on Veterans Day.

Jethro's BBQ
Veterans Day.
Jethro's is offering a 50% discount on any entrée for veterans and active-duty military members on

Prairie Meadows
Join a celebration ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Prairie Meadows Casino & Racetrack in Altoona. Enjoy a free lunch, live music, and military displays.

11/08/2025

Veteran’s Supermarket Nov 8 at the Plex!

Supermarket of Benefits
Don't forget, the annual Supermarket of Benefits is tomorrow, November 8th!

Location: The Plex
5501 George Washington Carve Ave.
Ames, IA 50010

Time: 9am - Noon

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

11/04/2025

Announcing information about the upcoming Veterans Day program here in Ames on November 11:

10/28/2025

This announcement comes from VFW Post 7736 in New Vienna, IA, regarding a Fish Fry event coming up on November 21st. New Vienna is north of Dyersville in eastern Iowa (Dubuque county). So if you are in the vicinity of New Vienna, put November 21st on your calendar and plan on joining the folks at this Post for their Fish Fry. It is a free will donation event.

09/14/2025

Meeting Announcement-Monday, Sept 15th 7pm at the Legion

Greetings VFW Post 674 members:

Just letting you know an important gathering of our post members will happen tomorrow, 9-15, at 7pm at the American Legion, 225 Main Street, in Ames.
I hope everyone can make an effort to attend.
We will review the current financial report provided by our Quartermaster as well a report by our Adjutant.
I will bring some of the mail soliciting help and donations received plus discussion of our upcoming poppy assignments.
Looking forward to seeing you there this coming Monday evening.

Sincerely,
Rick Morrison
VFW Post Commander

09/09/2025

Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn with National Commander in Chief Carol Whitmore, VFW Auxiliary President Lois Callahan and Iowa Legislative Committee Member Michael Young. Carol presented Rep. Nunn her challenge coin after a productive half hour sit down meeting. Zach Nunn is an Air Force Reserve Colonel and VFW Member

08/25/2025

Great news from the Iowa Society, Sons of the American Revolution

As our country makes plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution the Iowa Society, Sons of the American Revolution have announced a unique kick-off event.

At 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the Revolutionary War Monument on the State of Iowa Capitol Grounds that is south of the Iowa State Capital the public is invited to join in a recognition of the 41st name being added to the monument.

Matrom Elmore, 1757-1840 was a native of Virginia who volunteered and served no less than 4 times between 1779 and 1782 in both Virginia and Kentucky. He moved to the Iowa Territory and appeared in the 1840 census six years before Iowa Statehood. Mr. Elmore was also said to have been the first regular Baptist preacher of the Lee County neighborhood in the late 1830’s.

Recent research, documentation, and approval by the Veteran’s Administration and the Iowa Department of Administrative Services led to the engraving of the name of this veteran who joins the 40 other documented veterans previously listed.

Descendants of Elmore and other listed veterans still reside in Iowa and will join with Color Guards from all military eras as well as representatives of other historic, patriotic, civic, and educational organizations.
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An interesting note is that my relative, Benjamin Bell, is engraved on this monument! I am including my photo of this monument showing my relative’s name. This same monument is where Matrom Elmore’s name will be engraved as mentioned above. Also, including my photo of Benjamin’s grave in a cemetery not far outside of Stratford, IA. Benjamin lived to be 102 years old!

08/19/2025

In honor of America’s Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action, a Memorial Run will take place on Friday, September 19th starting at the West Mall of the Iowa State Capitol. Please see the banner below for additional information as well as contact info for questions.

Please contact Joseph Albert no later than Sept 5th if you are planning on running as that is the last day to sign up. Meet up time is 6:45 A.M. at the Armory at Iowa State Campus. He says, “I’m excited to see some of you guys there!”

Donations are welcome with proceeds going to benefit the families affected. Call Joseph Albert at (252) 378-8186 for any questions or email him at: [email protected].