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      Electrical stimulation treatment helps PTSD patients

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      Legion leadership delivers OCW grant to Puerto Rico

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      CWF application online, submissions start May 1

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      Taxes made simple? Not on your life

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      Turn saving into fun

    • Iowa Legion post gets $20,000 'surprise'
      December 21, 2017

      Iowa Legion post gets $20,000 'surprise'

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      December 18, 2017

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