(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors met with Lavon Eblen & Steve Livengood on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, to view the newly renovated kitchen and other miscellaneous improvements to the American Legion Memorial Building.

The American Legion Memorial Building is a National Historic Site and former National Guard Armory. It is now home to Memorial Hall, Military Museum, Military Library, Atlantic History Center, and flag room. The building’s every day happenings are overseen by members of ARISE (Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise) and volunteers. The building houses many veteran organizations and provides the members a meeting space and a few offices. ARISE hosts frequent educational and remembrance-based programs in Memorial Hall that are open to the public.

Ambassadors Left to Right: Colt Doherty, Jim Kickland, Scott Bennett, Donnie Drennan, Lana Westphalen, Dolly Bergmann, Dave Bergmann, Dawn Marnin, Dr. Keith Leonard, Kennedy Freund, Hailey Kickland, Steve Livengood, Lavon Eblen, Bob Boots, Mike Cook, Grace Garrett, Rachel Czaja, Hector Vela and Kelsey Beschorner.

The building also acts as rental space for the community. Memorial Hall has an open concept that allows for many options for setting up tables and chairs for any occasion. The organization has completed many renovation projects such as adding spacious restrooms, placing new tile throughout the building, and renovating the kitchen with bright lights and countertops. The kitchen has multiple entrances along with a serving counter and window which makes it perfect to bring in food or accommodate a caterer.

The American Legion Memorial Building is located at 201 Poplar Street in Atlantic. Visit https://ariseatlantic.org to view the rental calendar and contract.

To tour the American Legion Memorial Building, please contact Bob Boots at 712-243-2694.