Events and Activities : American Legion Poppy Sales in Vinton on Thursday, May 16

Traditional American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sales begin in Vinton, Iowa on May 16th, 2019.

Sandy Driscol, president of the Vinton American Legion Unit #57, presents the first poppy this year to Ron Albright, the American Legion Post #57 commander. Poppy Day is May 16th at Vinton's local businesses.  The money will be donated to veterans and their needs.  The tradition of poppies began following the First World Wars.