American Legion Post 218, Washington, Mo.

08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

The Bank of Franklin County of Franklin County received a matching grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank to help fund tiny houses at the Veterans Way Community in Union. The bank donated the money to the American Legion Post 218 Family which donated it and more to the Veterans Way Community. Money from the American Legion Auxiliary’s Poppy Funds and a donation from the Sons of the American Legion were added.

Auxiliary Unit 218 President Megan Fowler is in front with a check to the Veterans Way Community for $13,750. Post 218 Commander Jim McNeive holds the Bank of Franklin County check for $10,000.

From left to right, front row are Suzanne Hill, auxiliary secretary; Dan Mense, Veterans Way president; Bob Dobsch, bank chairman; Becky Buhr, bank president; McNeive; Phil Everitt, vice president of member service, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.

Back row: Tim Hays, Veterans Way vice president; Nick Frankenberg, bank assistant vice president for finance; Larry Hill, post adjutant; Alan Shotwell, post second vice commander; Mike Radetic, bank board member and post chaplain, Dale Koch, post member; Rick Rajkovich, post finance officer.

08/23/2026

A Veterans Dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, at 785 Butterfield Dr., the location of the Franklin County Baptist Association and the Community Church. That is just off Highway 47 on the east side of the road between Midlawn Funeral Home and John's Flooring. Details on the flyer. Veterans may bring their spouses.

The Veterans Way Community will give a presentation on its progress.

08/15/2026

Members and their guests:
Informal Family Feud returns Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 at Legion. Also, Larry Schmidt will celebrate his 60th birthday. Bring a snack to share and enjoy the evening.

08/14/2026

Help support American Legion Post 218's trap shoot team. Scan the QR Code below. The team name is American Legion Post 218. The Team ID is R4131. Distance from Zip Code is 20 miles. Discipline is Shotgun. Click on team name under the map. Click on word "Donate" under the logo. Scroll down and click on "Donate Now."

08/14/2026

A notice for service members, veterans and their families

08/14/2026

The Bank of Franklin County recently presented a $10,000 check to American Legion Post 218. The donation was the result of a 3x matching grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Post 218 will donate the money to the Veterans Way Community (tiny house) in Union. Pictured from left are Bob Dobsch, bank chairman; Nick Frankenberg, assistant vice president for finance; Jim McNeive, Post 218 commander, Becky Buhr, bank president; Mike Radetic, bank director and Post 218 chaplain. Thanks to the Bank of Franklin County for applying for the grant.

08/11/2026

As seen in The Missourian
Audrey Stanard/Missourian Photos

08/10/2026

Hungry for some sweets?

Stop by American Legion Post 218 for the Third Saturday Barbecue and take a look at the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 218's bake sale.

08/10/2026

Too hot to cook?

Stay out of the kitchen. Stop by American Legion Post 218 for some barbecue and sides.