McNiff Post of the American Legion was organized with 75 members at the Jewell theatre at Anthon Monday of last week - Mapleton Press, Thursday, March 4, 1920 ed.

McNiff Post #389 received its charter on September 21st, 1920

Lee Schrunk (Commander), Cecil Plato and Cloyd Hayworth were the first officers once the charter was issued.  (Cecil Plato was the prior Commander when the Post was in the organization stage.)

McNiff Post #389 sponsored several Junior Legion baseball teams throughout the years.  1935 was one of the years they won the title of County Champions of the American Legion Junior Baseball.

Sponsored by McNiff Post #389 and managed by Ralph Diamond.

1963

McNiff Post 389 honored World War I members at a meeting on November 5th, 1968 - Article from the Anthon Herald, December 4, 1968 ed.

WWII Vets honored at Special Memorial Day Ceremonies on May 31, 2004 

Iwo Jima Monument, created by members of the Post and other members of the community, sitting next to the Legion Hall.

Korean War Veterans were recognized at the Veterans Day supper November 11, 2014, and given certificates in appreciation for their service.  

1.   The Raising of the Flag on Iwo Jima occurred February 23, 1945. 70 years..