Community
SEPTEMBER 2024
Flag Disposal Ceremony September 7, 2024
Friday Night Football at Urbandale High School
JULY 2024
Steve Smith receiving the award for all his work as Adjutant for our post at American Legion State Convention.
Post 663 at the Urbandale 4th of July.
MAY 2024
6TH DISTRICT ESSAY CONTEST
Abe Dera, was presented his check and certificate on May 14th at St. Pius for 2nd place for the 6th District Essay Contest.
We are so proud of him for his accomplishment.
URBANDALE REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
In May, Post 663 and Post 9668 hosted the Urbandale Revitalization Committee for their presentation of the City’s status.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
In May, Post 663 hosted over Twenty business owners and the Planning and Zoning Commission of Urbandale, including City Council members, and the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting lasted more than two hours with many inputs from all of the owners.
MARCH 2024
URBANDALE REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
In March Post 663 and Post 9668 hosted the Urbandale Revitalization Committee for their presentation of the City’s status.
WREATHES PICK-UP
Today VFW Post 9668 and American Legion Post 663 cleared and picked all Wreaths Across America Wreaths from McDivitt Cemetery. We collected over 100 Wreaths and expect more for this year.
FEBRUARY 2024
URBANDALE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PRESENTATION
Today Post 663 and VFW Post 9668 hosted The Urbandale Development Committee ,the Mayor, City Council Members and 25 business owners . The progress meeting was informative and we will have one every 6 weeks. This is a 20 year vision which includes all of Urbandale with the downtown being the first area to be improved.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 663 &
VFW POST 9668 FOOD DRIVE
Saturday the 17th of February Post 663 and VFW Post 9668 held our Quarterly Food Drive. During the 4 hours that we were open the VFW and Post 663 received $400.00 dollars in donations to the Food Pantry of Urbandale.
Thank everyone who donated and to all of those who volunteered to help with this great project.
HISTORY OF THE URBANDALE AMERICAN LEGION POST 663
Sunday, the 11th of February was a history of Urbandale American Legion Post 663 presentation at the Urbandale Library. It was attended by many Legion personnel and Urbandale Historical Society. VFW Post 9668 Urbandale/Johnston shared the program.
DECEMBER 2023
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA 2023
The 2023 event was held on December 16. Click the button below to view the Wreaths Across America Photo Gallery.
CHRISTMAS BASKETS 2023
SEPTEMBER 2023
AUXILIARY COLLECTED BAGS FOR 6 MONTHS…
The Auxiliary collected bags for 6 months and ended up with 310,000. That total allowed us to make four benches. We have the 4 benches and they are placed at the Airport Holiday Inn where the Dept Convention is held,Drake University where Girls State is held, Newton Christian Conference Center where the Junior Camp is held and at Iowa Veterans Home.
AUGUST 2023
MONTHLY MEETING AUGUST 2023
At the August Monthly Meeting, Commander Michael Knight presented an American Flag Kit to the Wnner of the Urbandale 4th of July Button Contest, Pat Finnerty, a member of the Urbandale Historical Society. Also, Don DeKock, 6th District Commander, presented American Legion Post 663 with The Service To Community, State, and National Award. This award is given for Outstanding Service to the Urbandale IA community, the State of Iowa, and to the National American Legion organization.
IOWA STATE FAIR 2023
AUXILIARY BREAKFAST AUGUST 2023
CITY PLANNER’S OFFICE AUGUST 2023
JULY 2023
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE – JULY 4TH 2023
JUNE 2023
FLAG RETIREMENT 2023
WOMENS VETERANS DAY LUNCH
Peg Mullen and Connie Gregory attended a Womens Veteran Day Luncheon on June 8, 2023 at the Valley Junction Activity Center. Guest Speaker Major Lillie Miller from the Des Moines Police Academy shared her thoughts of women stepping up and out to be our own voices to shift the culture. A meal was served, prizes were awarded and two received Quilts of Valor. This is an annual event sponsored by AmVets, VFW Post 3519 Knoxville, VFW Post 8879 Valley Junction and several Veterans Service Organizations.
MAY 2023
POST 663 EVERLASTING MEMBERS CEREMONY IN MAY 2023
APRIL 2023
MONTHLY DINNER APRIL 2023
AUXILIARY IN APRIL
MARCH 2023
MONTHLY DINNER MARCH 2023
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS
FEBRUARY 2023
HONORARY ARMED FORCES REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DAY
On February 11, 2023, Legionnaire Stephen Smith from American Legion Post #663 in Urbandale Iowa was designated as Honorary Armed Forces Representative of the Day at The Magic Kingdom in Florida. Stephen participated in the Flag Retreat Ceremony on Main Street. He marched with the Disney Detail and carried the flag. Every member shook his hand and Thanked him for his service to our country.
FOOD DRIVE / RETIRING WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
DECEMBER 2022
CHRISTMAS BAGS
CHRISTMAS DINNER
NOVEMBER 2022
THANKSGIVING DINNER
VETERANS DAY
OCTOBER 2022
Honor Guard - OCT 7 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022
Honor Guard - SEP 16 2022
Honor Guard - SEP 30 2022
MEET & GREET
On September 21,2022 the VFW Post 9668 hosted a Meet & Greet at American Legion Post 663. It was well attended and the food catered by Hy-Vee was very good!
AUGUST 2022
BREAKFAST WITH HONORS
On August 12 the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 663 of Urbandale hosted a breakfast for 45 people to honor the 3 girls who attended Girls State and the 1 boy who attended Boys State.
Pictures include Joann Hotovec, President, welcoming everyone, Meribeth Haynes, Girls State Chairman, introducing the honorees. Charlotte James, Dowling High School, Taylor Tallman, Dowling High School, Lily Fleming, Johnston High School. Lily is a third generation to attend Girls State. Jacob Rueber, Norwalk High School. They shared all of their experiences with us.
On September 16 and 17, there were 7 of us who volunteered at the Stand Down project in down town Des Moines. We passed out back packs filled with school supplies to the children. Unfortunately pictures were not permitted,
Charlotte James, Dowling High School
Jacob Rueber Norwalk High School
Meribeth Haynes
President, Joann Hotovec
Taylor Tallman, Dowling High School
IOWA STATE FAIR
Iowa State Fair - AUG 2022
