4 February 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
10 April 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
5 August 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
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30 April - 3 May 2026: Midwest Division Conference
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
101 E Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-244-1700
Hotel information: click here
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2 Room Suite with 2 Double beds: (non smoking): $149.00/night + taxes/fees
2 Room Suite with King bed (non smoking): $149.00/night + taxes/fees
Book rooms by April 1, 2026
Room reservations are seaparte from registering for the convention.
Registration for the Midwest Convention (via Zeffy) & for additional information of event schedule, parking, etc., click here
FOOD OPTIONS:
The local detachment will have some options available for purchase (free will donations) for Friday night and lunch on Saturday.
There are a lot of restaurants nearby for everyone to eat at
Google Map for local restaurants, click here
There will be large groups of people going out to restaurants to eat together, so no one should have to go hungry because they don't have a ride somewhere.
PRELIMINARY MEALSCHEDULE:
- Thursday & Friday: lunch & supper meals are on your own (see above)
- Saturday: Lunch meal is on your own. Supper is the banquet meal
PARKING:
We were hearing people talk about parking, but here are the parking rates across the street. We are reaching out to the City of Des Moines to see about a special rate and will keep everyone posted.
City of Des Moines E 2nd St Parking Rates
- 1st Hour: $1.00
- Each Addtional Hour $1.00
- 12-Hour Max: $7.00
- 24-Hours Max: $10.00
- Prepaid Special Events: $5.00-$10.00
- Lost Ticket: $10.00
- Sunday: Free (except events
1 April 2026: Installation of Detachment & Auxiliary Officers
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
11 July 2026: Detachment Family Picnic
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
2 December 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
7 November 2026: Detachment USMC Birthday Dinner
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Cake cutting ceremony @ 1900
Uniform of the Day: Red Blazer, black pants white shirt, black shoes, long black tie (or gold vest & black bow tie) or equivalant civilian (traditional wedding) entire
30 October 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
10 March 2026: Honor Detail for Larry Nehring
Glendale Cemetery
4909 University Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
At the gravesite of Larry Nehring to honor his birthday
Honor Guard Detail @ 0900
3 June 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
26-28 February 2026: National Mid-Winter Conference
Sheraton Pentagon City
900 S Orme St
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-521-1900
Room rate: $131.00/night, plus tax & fees
Parking: $10/day at on-site Garage
Free shuttle to/from Reagan Airport (DCA)
Mid to Late May 2026: 9th Annual US Veterans Car/Truck Show
Polk County River Place Office (Veterans Affairs)
2309 Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
Sponsored by:
- Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
- Larry Nehring Auxiliary Unit
- AmVets Post2 in Des Moines
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFITS VETERANS.
More Details to Follow
5 December 2026: Detachment Christmas Party
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1830
Dinner @ 1930
Gift Exchange: Male bring male gift. Female bring female gift. $20.00 to $30.00 value. Spouses/significant other and children/grand children are invited
8 July 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
6 May 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
13 February 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: Cavatelli from Noah's Ark (prepared & seved by Marines)
7 February 2026: Department Staff Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Breakfast @ 0900
Meeting @ 1000
Uniform of the Day: Department Red Polo / shirts / sweatshirts & covers
25 May 2026: Memorial Day Ceremonies
Gold Star Monument @ Burke Memorial Park
University Avenue, between E 6th and E 7th Streets
(next to Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa)
Ceremonial Firing Detail @ 0900
Hosted by: Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
Capital Complex
Monument Area South of Capitol
E Walnut between Finkbine Dr & E 12th St
Des Moines, IA
Ceremony starts @ 1000
Hosted by: Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
11 September 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
9 January 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: Ham, vegatable, salads, & desserts
2 September 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
29 May 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
4 November 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
17 August 2026: Veterans Day Parade at the Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
Staging time: 0700 - 1000
Parade begins @ 1100
7 January 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
10 November 2026: United States Marine Corps Birthday
Gold Star Monument @ Burke Memorial Park
University Avenue, between E 6th and E 7th Streets
(next to Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa)
Ceremonial Firing Detail @ 0900
Capital Complex
Monument Area South of Capitol
E Walnut between Finkbine Dr & E 12th St Des Moines, IA
Ceremony starts @ 1000
Both ceremonies hosted by: AmVets Post 2 & Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
21 February 2026: Rose Program Fundraiser
Various Des Moines Area HyVee locations (pending confirmation)
- Altoona
- Grimes
- Des Moines – E Euclid Ave
- Waukee
- West Des Moines – Mills Civic Pkwy
- West Des Moines – Jordan Creek Pkwy
Fundraiser @ 0700 - 1100
Corresponds with the 81th Anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima
4 March 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
30 January 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: Hot pork sandwich, side dish, salads & dessert
9 October 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
7 October 2026: General Meeting
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1800
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1900
Separate Meetings to follow
13 March 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
19-20 June 2026: Department of Iowa Convention
Isle Casino Hotel
1777 Isle Pkwy
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Phone: 833-372-7635
Room rate: $109.00/night, plus tax & fees
More Details to Follow
8 May 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
Events
LARRY NEHRING DETACHMENT #103 & AUXILIARY OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
13 November 2026: Dinner with the Marines
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD
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