Tri-County VFW Post 1899 Lake City Iowa

03/27/2024

05/28/2023

Lake City Area Memorial Day Services:

1) Cottonwood Cemetery
9:15 am located southwest of Lake City on Garber Ave

2) Lanesboro Cemetery
10:00 am located at the T intersection of Timber Ave and 120th St

3) Lake City Cemetery
11:00 am located west of Lake City on N37

05/08/2023

Meeting on Tuesday May 16th @ 7:00pm at the Lake City Community Building.

04/21/2022

Congratulations to District 1: Post 2561, 5166, 6414, & 12194 District 2: Post 1683, & 9722
District 3: Post 4013, 4069,& 6607
District 4: Post 4716 District 5 – 100% +: Post 674, 738, 2060, 2099, 3519, 4123, 5242, 8174, 8879, & 11517
District 6: Post 2504 & 2642
District 7: Post 2265, 5510,7224, & 11355
District 8: Post 3159, & 6129
District 9: Post 508
District 10: Post 2541, 2612, 5236, 5515, & 7083 on obtaining 100% or better in membership.

LET’S ROLL UP OUR SLEEVES AND WORK TOWARDS 100% IN MEMBERSHIP!

Jerry D. Black
State Adjutant/Quartermaster
VFW Department of Iowa
[email protected]
Phone: 515-255-2139
Fax: 515-255-2130

02/18/2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 9, 2022) - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to
announce the inaugural VFW Day of Service - a dedicated day of service led by VFW
members throughout the country and the world.
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The VFW Day of Service is an outgrowth of the organization's
campaign launched in 2020 to recognize the
ongoing dedication of veterans and service members who continue to serve their
communities. VFW Day of Service, led by veterans and in concert with other
organizations and civic groups, is open for anyone to participate. The inaugural VFW
Day of Service kicks off the first Saturday in May (May 7), marking the start of
veteran-led community service projects to take place throughout the month.

"The positive feedback from VFW members and the communities we serve tells us the
stage is set to expand our initiative," said Fritz Mihelcic, VFW
national commander. "We have already seen how the campaign amplifies the volunteer
efforts and camaraderie of America's veterans. The time is now to take its
visibility to the next level."

Veterans are more likely than civilians to volunteer in their communities, according
to a recent civic health survey1 of veterans. The same study showed veterans donate
to charities, register to vote, and are involved in their communities and local
government at a greater rate than their civilian counterparts.

"We are calling on all VFW Posts and members across America and around the world to
join in the VFW Day of Service by planning an activity for May 7, or at another
point during the month, to show that we never stop serving" said Mihelcic.

The VFW urges its members and all veterans to visit
VFWDayofService.org to register their event
on the interactive Day of Service map and receive a special participation decal, or
find a local event to join and see what other veterans around the country are doing
to make a difference.

We Want You to Be a Part of This Historic EventThe campaign launched in 2020 to highlight the countless ways veterans continue to serve in communities across America. Now the movement is entering a new era with the VFW Day of Service.The inaugural VFW Day of Service kicks off the first...

12/14/2021

Please be advised that the Online Membership System (OMS) will be shutting down at 4:00 p.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Any transactions that are submitted through OMS on Dec. 31, up to the closing time, will be posted to Memstats and Post Query later that evening and available for viewing the morning of Jan. 4, 2022.

Mail received at the National Headquarters prior to Dec. 31, 2021, will be processed and counted in the December total. Mail received after that date, regardless of the postmark date, will not be counted in the December total. We suggest you have your Posts mail in their membership as early as possible or take advantage of the Online Membership System tools.

The OMS system will be back online for the submittal of transactions by noon CST, Jan. 4, 2022; however, membership transactions that are processed will not be posted to Memstats until Jan. 7, 2022.

10/26/2021

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor of Iowa State Patrol Trooper Ted Benda



DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, October 27, from sunrise to sunset in honor and remembrance of Iowa State Patrol Trooper Ted Benda. Benda died as a result of injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash while en route to assist the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office with a wanted suspect. Benda’s funeral is being held at the Waukon High School on Wednesday, October 27 at 11:00 a.m.



“Kevin and I join with Iowans in mourning the loss of this dedicated servant and we keep his family, friends and fellow brothers and sisters in uniform in our thoughts and prayers as they cope with this devastating loss,” said Gov. Reynolds. “Tragic events like this are a somber reminder of how precious life is and of the unwavering, selfless sacrifice our brave men and women in law enforcement make every day.”



Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.



Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.

10/23/2021

Military Ball Opened to all Active and
All Veterans of all Services.
November 6, 2021 at the Cobblestone on US 30 In Boone Iowa.
Meal Catered by Lidderdale Catering. Live Band Jessie and the Medicine Men. Formal Attire , Tickets 30.00 are Available at the Boone Iowa VFW. or by calling Dave Smith 515-230-2134, Ken Heimes 515=250-6190, Corey Ryman 515-298-4069

10/18/2021

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor of former Secretary of State Colin Powell

DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately till sunset on October 22, 2021 in honor and remembrance of Colin Powell.

Powell served as the first African-American United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. During the course of his career, Powell also served as National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

“Colin Powell was a tremendous public servant for our nation and was highly respected by his colleagues both in America and abroad,” said Gov. Reynolds. “He forged the way to become the highest rank in civilian government ever held by an African American when he was appointed Secretary of State and devoted his life and work to our country. He will be dearly missed but his legacy will live on for generations.”

The governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Joe Biden’s proclamation to lower all United States flags to half-staff for the same length of time.

Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.