ALTOONA, Iowa (November 8, 2024) – The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a special appearance in Altoona as part of its 4,000-mile journey from Alaska to Washington, D.C. Each year, a…
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DES MOINES, Iowa (October 9, 2024) – Catch Des Moines honored the best of Greater Des Moines businesses and individuals for their support of the tourism and hospitality industry on Wednesday at Glen…
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DES MOINES, Iowa (October 2, 2024) – The NCAA announced today that Des Moines has been awarded the DI Men’s Basketball Championships First and Second Rounds happening in March 2028. The tournament…
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DES MOINES, Iowa (September 26, 2024) – It was announced today at the TEAMS Conference & Expo in Anaheim, CA that Des Moines will be the host of the TEAMS Conference & Expo in 2031. Presented by…
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Des Moines, IA – The 2024 USA Triathlon Youth and Junior Nationals, a premier event in youth triathlon, will take place this weekend at Raccoon River Park. The event is set to host more than 1,000…
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DES MOINES, IOWA (June 19, 2024) – Summer is always a busy season for events in Greater Des Moines, but the addition of some new high-profile events and return of some old favorites has made June one…
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DES MOINES, Iowa (March 20, 2024) – Catch Des Moines was recognized at the 2024 Iowa Tourism Awards for two different awards, including Outstanding Social Media Execution for our Des Best Program and…
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (January 30, 2024) – The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) has selected Greater Des Moines as the host of its 2024 and 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament. The…
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DES MOINES, Iowa (December 21, 2023) – Chow’s Hy-Vee Winter Classic returns to the Iowa Events Center, January 12 – 14, 2024 with additional meets. More than 1,300 gymnasts from across the country…
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EL PASO, TEXAS (October 26, 2023) – Catch Des Moines was honored yesterday by Sports ETA, the trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, for the Destination Branding & Marketing…
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