2026 National 4th Infantry (IVY)Division Association
108th National Reunion
The Isle Casino Hotel - Bettendorf, Iowa
August 2-8, 2026

The 2026 National Reunion will be held at The Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, a multi-faceted destination scenically situated on the Mighty Mississippi River, at 1800 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, Iowa, easily accessible via I-80, I-74, I-88 and major state highways and the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

The Quad Cities are located on the Mississippi River and is made up of the riverfront cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. The area is just a 2-1/2 hour drive from Des Moines Iowa, Chicago Illinois, Madison Wisconsin, 4 hours from St. Louis, Missouri and 5-1/2 hours from the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Use the 1800 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, Iowa address in your GPS, to get to the North Tower of the complex where our room block and meeting space is located. When you approach the property go past the parking garage to get to the North Tower.

Hotel guest rooms’ group rate is $99/night ($126.55 inclusive of fee & tax) without breakfast included. “Thank you for your service” 20 percent discount at all Isle food outlets. The Hotel will offer the group rate up to three days before and after the event, and after the reservations cut-off date, rooms will be accepted based on availability.
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Click Here for Reunion Registration Form
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Click Here for AFR’s On-line Reunion Registration Link
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‍Click Here to Download a Reunion Schedule of Events
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‍Click Here for Hotel Information
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All Isle Hotel and water front facilities are linked via indoor, climate-controlled skywalks. Free wireless Internet throughout entire property and hotel towers. A 24-hour executive fitness center heated indoor pool and hot tub, 24-hour nonstop casino gaming action, multiple on-site food outlets, and bars, ample free, open and covered self-parking and free valet parking. Minutes away from popular family attractions, historic points of interest, professional golf courses, artisan breweries and wineries, restaurants, fast food, bars and live entertainment. NOTE: The hotel does not offer airport shuttle service.

https://www.caesars.com/isle-bettendorf

‍Hotel Reservations Cut-off Date: The cut-off date for reserving rooms in the Room Block is Friday, July 24, 2026. Individual reservations may be made by calling 800-843-4753, using the code N4ID26 to receive the group rate. A unique direct reservations link will be available on the 4IDA website.

Armed Forces Reunions (AFR) will be collecting registrations, running the group tours, the registration desk, and event meals. AFR will coordinate most everything except the ladies' run raffles as in past years and Friday’s banquet will use assigned seating as in the past, using the Banquet sign-up Seating Chart available at the Registration desk. The Registration desk will be your Help Desk for any questions

AFR Reunion Reservations Cut-off Date: All reunion registration forms and payments must be received by mail on or before, Monday, July 6, 2026.  Send the amount payable to: Armed Forces Reunions in the form of check or money order. After the cut-off date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis. See the AFR Registration form for full details.

All Reunion Registrations Forms should be sent directly to Armed Forces Reunions, 322 Madison Mews, Norfolk, VA 23510, Attn: 4th Infantry Division Association or completed Online via AFR’s reservations link. There is a 4.0% convenience fee added to registrations paid by credit card.

AFR Tour Requirements: There is a thirty-five (35) person minimum requirement in order to proceed with most tours. The Group must meet a seventy (70) person minimum in order to secure a second motorcoach. In the event of a number’s shortfall, AFR will refund those registrants beyond the capacity of one motorcoach and place these people on await list based on their date of registration.

St Croix Hospitality room - This year’s hospitality room will be run by the Reunion Committee and volunteers. If you are willing to help with these duties contact Linda Dufek. We will be supplying complementary snacks and drinks to include beer and wine, water, and assorted soft drinks, no hard liquor can be served in the hospitality room.

Quad Cities on Your Own activities – You’ll want to take advantage of some of the local attractions on your own. The Channel Cat Water Taxi is your ticket to a fun and scenic ride on the Mississippi River. With Stops at the Riverbend Commons, the Isle Casino Hotel, the Village of East Davenport - Lindsay Park and John Deere Commons. Whether you're commuting, exploring or just out for an adventure, we make getting around easy. Visit www.channelcatqc.com for a complete schedule. The John Deere Pavilion located just across the river in Moline, Illinois has free admission to one of the Quad Cities top tourist attractions, where you can experience the machines, history and innovations of John Deere with hands-on fun for everyone! Come discover how John Deere forges the cutting edge every day.

Group Tours and Events

Tuesday 8/4/2026 – we will be offering a combination tour of the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, Lunch and tour of the Lock and Dam. The Rock Island Arsenal Museum is the Army’s second oldest museum which opened to the public on July 4, 1905. The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Rock Island Arsenal and Arsenal Island. The exhibits tell the story of how diverse people, innovative manufacturing processes, and the production of cutting-edge military equipment have shaped the Island’s past, present, and future. Enjoy lunch at the Island Oasis Cafe & Grill featuring the Taco Tuesday buffet. Then view the navigation system on the Mississippi River at historical Rock Island Lock & Dam. $65/Person includes transportation, tours, escort and buffet lunch. (All adults must have a Government issued Photo ID on this tour)

Wednesday 8/5/2026 – we will be offering a 4-Hour Themed Cruise aboard the Celebration Belle. The Celebration River Cruises is a family owned and operated business. The Schadler family is involved in every aspect of the boat’s day to day operations from cooking the food fresh daily, helping serve their guests, keeping the engines running smooth, and even piloting the vessel. While you’re cruising down the Mississippi, sit back and enjoy the on-ship entertainment.  Whether it is “Cruising to the Oldies” or“ Cruising through the Decades”, everyone is sure to have a good time!  Enjoy their “famous sticky buns” with fruit and a full hot buffet featuring two entrees. Finally, be sure to visit our gift shop located on the 3rd deck. $114/Per Person includes transportation, lunch and entertainment.

Wednesday Evening 8/5/2026 – The Ivy Dragoons Chapter will be having a private chapter dinner and meeting with a reception and cash bar (from 5:00 PM) for which you must pre-register using the 2026 National Reunion Registration Form and select your entrée choices: Roasted Pork Chop, Classic Lemon Dill Salmon, or the Vegan Power meal.

Thursday 8/6/2026 – we will be offering a combination tour of the Cinnamon Ridge Dairy Farm Tour located in Donahue, Iowa, and a stop at the World’s Largest Truck Stop located on I-80, in Walcott, Iowa.

Discover the inspiring journey of Cinnamon Ridge Farm, where innovation meets tradition in sustainable farming,  and learn how this family-owned operation has grown to produce exceptional dairy products and more. Learn about the fascinating world of sustainable agriculture as we unveil the innovative practices that place farmers at the forefront of environmental stewardship. The Farm Tour begins with a slide show presentation, followed by an equipment demonstration (weather permitting), and tour of the robotic dairy barn and cheese plant. The tour concludes with sampling of cheeses.

‍The Iowa 80 Truck stop, the World’s Largest features nine restaurant choices, a convenience store, gift store, Super Truck Showroom, barber shop, chiropractor, dentist, Movie Theater, workout room, laundry facilities, gas islands, diesel fuel center, truck service center, trucking museum and more!

Enjoy lunch on your own at The Iowa 80 Kitchen a family-owned restaurant offering Homestyle cooking at a fair price. Lunch Buffets daily 10:30am to 3:00pm. Or visit the food court for a delicious burger or chicken sandwich meal.

‍Thursday evening 8/6/2026 – we will have our R & R Dinner and Dance, complete with a three entrée buffet dinner and a DJ with music and dancing. The buffet will feature Chicken Marsala, Roasted Pork Lion and Herb baked white fish with sides, salad and dessert, served with regular & decaffeinated coffee, and water. There will be a reception 5:00–6:00 PM with Cash Bar and open seating for the 6:00–10:00 PM event.

Friday 8/7/2026 – we will hold our Business Meetings, and the Ladies Brunch with Bunco. The Ladies Brunch and Bunco will feature a light breakfast to include fresh cut seasonal fruit, individual yogurts with granola and a hot breakfast sandwich, served with regular and decaffeinated coffee and water. Then the fun begins! Since we are in Corn Country (Iowa and Illinois the two biggest corn producers in the country) there will be prizes for anyone wearing something with corn depicted on it. Hone up your corn/corny knowledge to win more prizes and of course don’t forget to bring $5 to be given out in Bunco prizes at the end of the games with 100 percent payout to the Bunco winners.  Don’t be afraid to join in the fun… the game is easy to play, and we guarantee a good time!

Friday evening 8/7/2026 – we will have our Flames of Remembrance Banquet and keynote address. Meal choices include, Grilled center cut Sirloin Steak, Baked Chicken Breast with herb lemon and garlic, and a Vegan Meal of Sautéed vegetables, mushrooms, butterbeans, wild rice blend and tomato quinoa. There will be a reception 5:00–6:00PM with Cash Bar and assigned Banquet seating. It will also feature the 2026 Ralph E Lingert Service Award presentation, the Educational Scholarship winners will be announced, and we will hold the Quilt Raffle.

2026 Quilt Raffle will feature this beautiful Red, White and Blue Patriotic (62 X 72) quilt that was donated by Rusty and Ann Armstrong of the Wisconsin Chapter. We will hold the annual Quilt Raffle drawing at the Banquet on Friday night with the donations going to the Educational Scholarship Fund.

Quilt Raffle Tickets are available by mail and in the Reunion Hospitality Room for a ($5) donation per ticket. You do not have to be present to win. To request Tickets by mail, send your donation check to: Don Kelby - National 4th Infantry (IVY)Division Association - PO Box 1914 - St. Peters, MO 63376-0035. Make your donation payable to: 4ID Association, write 2026 Quilt donation in the memo line. Make sure to include your name, address, phone, email, and the number of raffle tickets ($5 each) you wish to purchase.

‍2026National Convention Schedule
Registration desk hours may vary – see posted schedule

Monday – 8/3/2026
Arrivals – On Your Own Activities
Noon – 5:00 PM – Registration – Isle pre-function area
Noon – Late PM – Hospitality – St Croix
Noon – Late PM – Committee / Chapter Meetings - Riviera

Tuesday – 8/4/2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration – Isle pre-function area (Hours may vary)
8:45 AM – 2:30 PM – The Rock Island Arsenal Museum, Lunch and the Lock and Dam tour
9:00 AM – Late PM – Hospitality – St Croix
9:00 AM – Late PM – Committee / Chapter Meetings – Riviera / Monte Carlo
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – E-Board Meeting – Riviera

Wednesday – 8/5/2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration – Isle pre-function area (Hours may vary)
9:00 AM – Late PM – Hospitality – St Croix
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM – Themed lunch Cruise aboard the Celebration Belle
9:00 AM – Late PM – Committee / Chapter Meetings – Riviera / Monte Carlo
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Ivy Dragoons Chapter Dinner – Isle Center Salons B/C

Thursday – 8/6/2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration – Isle pre-function area (Hours may vary)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Cinnamon Ridge Farm Tour / The Iowa 80 Truck stop
9:00 AM – Late PM – Hospitality – St Croix
9:00 AM – Late PM – Committee / Chapter Meetings – Riviera / Monte Carlo
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – R & R Reception with a Cash Bar – Isle Center pre-function area
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – The R & R Dinner & Dance – Isle Center Salons B/C

Friday – 8/7/2026
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Registration – Isle pre-function area (Hours may vary)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM - First Business Meeting – Riviera
(there will be a short break between meetings}
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Second Business Meeting – Riviera
10:00AM – 1:00 PM – The Ladies Brunch / Bunco  – Isle Center Salon C
Noon – 4:00 PM – Hospitality– St Croix
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Raffle drawing winners can pick up items from the Hospitality room
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Banquet Reception with Cash Bar – Isle Center pre-function area
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – The Flames of Remembrance Banquet – Isle Center Salons B/C

Saturday – 8/8/2026
Departure Day