VFW Department of Iowa

06/19/2026

10 days left in the 2025-2026 year. Only need 16 more renewed or new members to move the Department of Iowa VFW to 101% and achieve All-American status for Carol Whitmore's year.

Post Commanders and Quartermaster please reach out to members and encourage renewal. If you are holding on to membership applications NOW is the time to submit them.

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Iowa VFW's own, VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore for leading from the front and obtaining her organization membership goal of 101%!
As of this morning the Department of Iowa VFW is at 100.80 membership.
Now is the time to keep the foot on the pedal and work to achieve 101% for Iowa.

06/14/2026

Tell Congress to Oppose Veterans' Benefit Cuts https://share.google/O9OrqReAO9eJ1nVyc

06/06/2026

Congratulations on the incoming command year for 2026/2027.
Commander Rob Quinn
Sr. Vice Matt Bramer
Jr. Vice Ben Dales
Adjutant Russ Saffell
QuarterMaster Melinda Blazek

Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW
VFW AUXILIARY OF IOWA
VFW Auxiliary-National Organization

06/06/2026

🏆 Attention Post, District, and Department Commanders!

As we approach the end of the 2025–2026 Membership Year, we are preparing to recognize those who have earned All-American honors. If your Post, District, or Department has met the requirements, please make sure your cap size is on file.

To update your cap size:
✅ Log in to vfw.org
✅ Select "Online Membership System (OMS)" under Membership Quick Links
✅ Under Personal Services, click "Cap Size"
✅ Select your cap size and style, then click Submit

This information is needed to order All-State and All-American caps.

Please remember that reaching 101% membership does not automatically qualify a Post for All-State or All-American recognition. Be sure to review your Department Membership Program and the National Membership Program for complete qualification requirements.

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and hard work as we continue striving toward our membership goals and finish the year strong!

06/06/2026

Around the World Passport at this year's State Convention.

Great turnout tonight from both Members and Auxiliary.

Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW
VFW Auxiliary-National Organization
VFW AUXILIARY OF IOWA

05/21/2026

The VFW is asking for your help in demanding Congress to sign the Discharge Petition to move the Major Star Act to the floor!
All of Iowa's Representatives say they support the Major Star Act - now it's time for them to step up and sign on!

Congress already supports the Major Richard Star Act. Now it is time to bring it to a vote.A discharge petition has been filed in the House of Representatives to take action on this long-overdue legislation for combat-disabled veterans.If enough...

05/16/2026

Less than a month to get your tickets for this raffle. Follow the link to purchase your tickets to help raise funds for a permanent Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge.

There are only 1,000 tickets being sold *The drawing will be held on June 6th, 2026 at the VFW State Convention Banquet. You do not need to be present to win.Get them while they last!!!The Winner will go home with:A Retro Harrington and Richards M16E1 Rifle (Procured with private funds)A Replica M7....

05/12/2026

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/iowa-gold-star-museum-vietnam-war-memorial-fundraiser

There are only 1,000 tickets being sold *The drawing will be held on June 6th, 2026 at the VFW State Convention Banquet. You do not need to be present to win.Get them while they last!!!The Winner will go home with:A Retro Harrington and Richards M16E1 Rifle (Procured with private funds)A Replica M7....

05/08/2026

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!