Coon Valley American Legion Post 116

05/05/2026

Thanks to the membership for voting to get new expanded metal grating, and Chaseburg Mfg., the chicken pits are clean and ready to go for our June 14th chicken-q.

05/05/2026

We would like to acknowledge an exceptional individual who identified a need, orchestrated a solution, and ensured its successful completion. Jessica Guy, a member of the C**n Valley American Legion, spearheaded a fundraising campaign for the Westby Area School district to eradicate its lunch debt. Not only did she achieve this goal, but through generous donations from local businesses, non-profits, churches, and individuals, she and the C**n Valley American Legion Post 116 collectively donated over $16,000. Featured here is Jessica presenting Mr. Steven Michaels. Supporting our community, particularly its children and youth, is a core mission of the American Legion, as they are the pillars of our organization.

04/29/2026

Tonight’s the night come on down and support a great cause. We will also have a presentation at 7pm to the Westby school district. You are not gonna want to miss it. I promise you. We will also have items to be raffled off. All proceeds will go to Freedom Honor Flight. Great food for a great cause. Bar opens at 4pm, meal starts at 5pm.

With hearts full of pride, we salute our American heroes! Home of the free, forever grateful to the Brave! Let's honor our veterans with a trip to Washington D.C.

Thanks to Big Boar BBQ for helping with this endeavor

04/21/2026

The C**n Valley American Legion Post 116 thanks all the community businesses, organizations and individuals who joined us in donating to the Westby Area School to alleviate the school lunch debt, ensuring that every child can focus on learning without the worry of meal insecurity. This project would not be possible without such a caring and supportive community.

There will be a check representing the donations collected presented to District Supervisor Steven Michaels at the C**n Valley Legion Hall on Wednesday 29th at 7pm. All are encouraged to attend.

04/07/2026

With hearts full of pride, we salute our American heroes! Home of the free, forever grateful to the Brave! Let's honor our veterans with a trip to Washington D.C.

Thanks to Big Boar BBQ for helping with this endeavor

03/27/2026

03/23/2026

What an Honor to Highlight those dedicated to others in our community. On March 19th we held the Vernon County Council of the American Legion in C**n Valley and Honored these Outstanding Individuals.

Alex Kohnert - C**n Valley/Vernon County Firefighter of the Year.
Russ Cornford - C**n Valley EMT of the Year.
Patty Pesik - Vernon County EMT of the Year (Hillsboro)
JoEllen Egge - C**n Valley/Vernon County Law Officer of the Year.
Linda Amundson - C**n Valley Educator of the Year.
Steve Michaels - Vernon County Educator of the Year (Westby)
Mark Seland - C**n Valley Citizen of the Year.
CVFTC (David Bietlich) - C**n Valley Business of the year.

With Special Remarks Given By American Legion Department (state) Commander Nathan Bond, Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson and Westby Elementary Principal Bruce Peterson.

03/05/2026

On March 19th we will be hosting the Vernon County Council Meeting of the American Legion. Just a reminder it is on a Thursday this month. It is a special meeting because not only will the Department Commander Nathan Bond be in attendance but we will be honoring the Service Award recipients.

Firefighter of the year - Alex Kohnert
EMT of the Year - Russ Cornford
Law Officer of the Year - JoEllen Egge
Teacher of the Year - Linda Amundson
Business of the year - C**n Valley Farmers Telephone Coop
Citizen of the Year - Mark Seland

We will have a brief post meeting at 6pm with ceremony and meal to follow. If you Plan on attending and haven't yet notified Commander Roger Mathison please respond in the comments.
Thank you and Congratulations Service Awards Recipients.

02/23/2026

I would like to extend my gratitude to the Friends of the Knutson Memorial Library for organizing such a fantastic community event. The Chili Cook-off served as an excellent means of fostering community spirit and supporting a great cause.

02/22/2026

At the regular post monthly meeting we were honored to be able to present a check to the Village President Matt Helgerson for C**n Valley’s American flag needs.