Iowa City American Legion Post 17
Who We Are
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
Legion Post 17 Bar
Bar Specials
*Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3-6pm & ALL DAY on Sunday.
*Late Night Happy Hour: Monday through Saturday 9pm to Close $2.75 Domestic Tallboys.
*Specials during MLB, NFL, NCAA & Monster NASCAR Energy Cup Races.
FREE POOL Tuesday Nights 5pm to Close & ALL DAY on Sunday.
Bar Hours
Sunday: 11am – 9pm*
Monday: 11am – 10pm*
Tuesday: 11am – 10pm*
Wednesday: 11am – 11pm*
Thursday: 11am – 11pm*
Friday: 11am – 2am
Saturday: 11am – 2am*
***Closing time varies upon bartender discretion***
About Post #17
Current Officers
Commander – Alan Gerard
1st Vice – Ken Goddard
2nd Vice – Terry Hora
Adjutant – Dave Crowley
Finance Officer – Gary Haman
Sgt at Arms – John Frantz
Chaplin – Steve Moore
Service Officer – Russ Hanson
*Legion Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm*
Become a Member
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving — you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
| AUGUST 2, 1990 TO TODAY | (PERSIAN GULF/ WAR ON TERRORISM) |
| DECEMBER 20, 1989 TO JANUARY 31, 1990 | (OPERATION JUST CAUSE – PANAMA) |
| AUGUST 24, 1982 TO JULY 31, 1984 | (LEBANON/GRENADA) |
| FEBRUARY 28, 1961 TO MAY 7, 1975 | (VIETNAM) |
| JUNE 25, 1950 TO JANUARY 31, 1955 | (KOREA) |
| DECEMBER 7, 1941 TO DECEMBER 31, 1946 | (WORLD WAR II) |
| APRIL 6, 1917 TO NOVEMBER 11, 1918 | (WORLD WAR I) |
Please come into the Legion to inquire about becoming a member and join today.