The Dixon Legion Post 353

The Dixon Legion Post 353 The Dixon Legion is a place where veterans, and locals come to enjoy each others company.

09/02/2026

Tomorrow’s special is a popcorn chicken mashed potato bowl $6 all day 🐣

Chapter 4: A New Heart for the PostBuildings are important. But it's what happens inside them that truly matters. As we ...
08/31/2026

Chapter 4: A New Heart for the Post

Buildings are important. But it's what happens inside them that truly matters. As we looked toward the future of Dixon American Legion Post 353, we asked ourselves a simple question:

How can we create a place where people want to gather?

Every Legion has a place where stories are shared. For the Dixon American Legion Post 353, we wanted that place to be more than just another room.

The family room just off the bar had become a space with untapped potential. Rather than simply giving it a fresh coat of paint, we envisioned something more—a place where members, veterans, families, and visitors could enjoy a meal, play cards, watch a game, share stories, and connect while surrounded by nearly a century of Legion history.

That vision became the Legacy Room.

Today, the room has been transformed with updated finishes and displays that tell the story of Dixon American Legion Post 353.

A few historic photographs now line the walls, honoring the veterans, members, families, and volunteers whose dedication built this Post one generation at a time. As more photographs and stories are discovered, the Legacy Room will continue to grow—preserving the history of Post 353 for future generations.

Beyond the Legacy Room, we've continued creating a more welcoming experience throughout the Post. The entryway has been refreshed, new dart boards and gaming machines have been added, and our bar has welcomed new bartenders who help make every visit feel like coming home.

These changes weren't made simply to modernize the building.

They were made to create a place where history is preserved, friendships are built, conversations continue, and new memories are made.

Because that's what this Post has always been about.

People.

Rooted in Service. Built by Community. Here for Generations.

🌭 SUNDAYS WITH RICK! 🍺For the next couple of Sundays, Rick is bringing the dogs! 🌭Stop into the Dixon Legion and grab a ...
08/30/2026

🌭 SUNDAYS WITH RICK! 🍺

For the next couple of Sundays, Rick is bringing the dogs! 🌭

Stop into the Dixon Legion and grab a Ball Park All-Beef Hot Dog for just $2.50 — provided and served up by Rick himself!

🍺 Happy Hour: 2–6 PM
🌭 All-Beef Ball Park Hot Dogs: $2.50

Cold drinks, cheap dogs, and Rick behind the bar — sounds like a pretty solid Sunday to us.

Open to the public — come see us! 🇺🇸

✨ Looking for a place to host your next event? ✨The Dixon American Legion Post 353 Reception Hall has been getting a fre...
08/29/2026

✨ Looking for a place to host your next event? ✨

The Dixon American Legion Post 353 Reception Hall has been getting a fresh new look, and we’re excited to welcome you!

Whether you’re planning a:
🎉 Birthday Party
💍 Wedding Reception
👶 Baby or Bridal Shower
❤️ Anniversary Celebration
🙏 Funeral Luncheon
🎄 Holiday Party
👥 Family Reunion
🏢 Meeting or Community Event

…our spacious hall is available to rent.

Over the past year, we’ve refreshed the reception hall with updated paint, a brighter and more welcoming atmosphere, improved décor, and ongoing renovations—all while preserving the character and history that have made this building a part of Dixon for generations.

When you rent our hall, you’re doing more than reserving a venue. You’re helping support a local American Legion dedicated to serving veterans and our community.

📅 Dates are available now!

To check availability or learn more about renting the hall, stop by the Legion or send us a Facebook message.

We’d love to help make your next event special.

Dixon American Legion Post 353
Rooted in Service. Built by Community. Here for Generations.

08/27/2026

Don’t let those midweek blues follow you into Thursday! 💙

Stop in and see Bobby & Cinda behind the bar tonight!

They’ll have the drinks cold, the conversation flowing, and between the two of them, they’re bound to cheer you up. 😂

Besides… it’s Thursday. That’s basically Friday’s Friday Eve.

Come say hi and hang out with us at Post 353!

Chapter 3: Growing to Serve MoreBy 1970, Dixon American Legion Post 353 had once again outgrown its facilities. The rece...
08/24/2026

Chapter 3: Growing to Serve More

By 1970, Dixon American Legion Post 353 had once again outgrown its facilities. The reception hall built in 1957–1958 had become an important gathering place, but the needs of the Post—and the community—continued to grow.

During the summer of 1970, the building on the west side of Legion Hall was demolished to make way for another major expansion.

In its place, members built the Legion Dining Hall and Kitchen—creating the space that has served thousands of meals, funeral luncheons, wedding receptions, anniversaries, fundraisers, monthly Fish & Chicken Fries, and family celebrations over the past five decades.

This addition wasn't just about adding square footage.

It was about creating a place where people could gather, share a meal, celebrate life's milestones, support one another, and strengthen the bonds of our community.

Today, more than 50 years later, that same dining room and kitchen remain at the heart of Post 353. They continue to serve veterans, families, and the Dixon community through monthly fish and chicken meals, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, fundraisers, church services, card clubs, and countless other community gatherings. The hall is continuing the tradition of bringing people together.

While we've recently updated many other areas of the Post, the kitchen itself remains largely unchanged from decades ago. Restoring and modernizing it is one of our future goals, ensuring it can continue serving the community for generations to come.

Every generation has added something to this building. Now it's our turn to preserve it for the next generation.

Rooted in Service. Built by Community. Here for Generations.

🧢 NEW DIXON LEGION GEAR IS HERE! 🇺🇸We’ve added a few new items to the Post 353 lineup — hats AND flasks!🧢 Leather Patch ...
08/22/2026

🧢 NEW DIXON LEGION GEAR IS HERE! 🇺🇸

We’ve added a few new items to the Post 353 lineup — hats AND flasks!

🧢 Leather Patch Hats — $30
Choose from the classic navy/gray or navy/gold Richardson 112 styles.

🧢 Embroidered Richardson 112 Hat — $40
Full-color embroidered Post 353 design.

Black Stainless Steel Flask — $20
Custom engraved Dixon American Legion Post 353 design + funnel included

Stop into Dixon American Legion Post 353 and grab yours! These would also make a great gift for your favorite Legion supporter or veteran. 🇺🇸

Support the Post. Rep 353.

08/21/2026

Tonight’s the night! 🎣🍗

Fish & Chicken Dinners are BACK at the Dixon Legion!

Come hungry, grab a cold drink, and let us take care of supper tonight.

Serving starts at 5:30 PM. Come early, stay awhile, and bring some friends!

See you tonight!

08/19/2026

Today is tacos.
Tomorrow we’re doing Philly cheese steaks with fries.
Friday is smoked Iowa chop during the day. Fish or chicken at night.

Address

406 Davenport Street
Dixon, IA
52745

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 2am
Saturday 10am - 2am
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15638439191

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