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Catch Des Moines Honored with Two Iowa Tourism AwardsDES MOINES, Iowa (March 22, 2023) – Catch Des Moines was recognized at the 2023 Iowa Tourism Awards for two different awards, including Outstanding Promotional Material for the 2023 Catch Des Moines...more
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Our City Says 'Bring It': Greater Des Moines Eyes Unprecedented Year for SportsDES MOINES, Iowa (January 31, 2023) – Spurred on by a bevy of new sports venues that confirm the famous Iowa adage, “If you build it, they will come,” 2023 is shaping up to be a banner year for sports...more
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Chow's Winter Classic and Winter Classic Cup Return to Des MoinesDES MOINES, Iowa (November 29, 2022) – One of the biggest gymnastics meets in the Midwest is back in Des Moines this January, Chow’s Winter Classic and Winter Classic Cup presented by Hy-Vee. The...more
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Des Moines to Host 2023 Youth Archery National ChampionshipDES MOINES, Iowa (November 9, 2022) – The top youth archers from around the U.S. will descend upon Des Moines, IA July 12 – 16, 2023, competing at the USA Archery JOAD Target Nationals. More than 700...more
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Catch Des Moines Honors Local Businesses and Champions at Annual CelebrationDES MOINES, Iowa (October 13, 2022) – Catch Des Moines honored the best of area businesses and individuals for their continued support of the tourism and hospitality industry in Greater Des Moines on...more
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Savannah Bananas are Bringing Baseball Fun to Des MoinesDES MOINES, Iowa (October 5, 2022) – The circus-like baseball team, Savannah Bananas, are bringing Banana Ball to Principal Park on August 25, 2023. The Savannah Bananas’ mission is to make baseball...more
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Greater Des Moines to Host AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2026 and 2030Photo Credit: AAU DES MOINES, Iowa (August 22, 2022) – It was announced today that Greater Des Moines will host the AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2026 and 2030. Des Moines is tabbed to host the 2023 AAU...more
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Des Moines, Iowa Host Venue Agreement Extended Through 2025 To Host IRONMAN Branded EventsDES MOINES, Iowa / TAMPA, Fla. (June 8, 2022) – The IRONMAN Group in partnership with Catch Des Moines have agreed to a three-year extension for Des Moines, Iowa to serve as a host venue for IRONMAN ®...more
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Thunderstruck Over Iowa Speedway Brings Huge Fireworks Shows to NewtonNEWTON, Iowa (May 2, 2022) – The Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) is bringing their annual convention to Newton this summer. The public is invited to join them for three nights for Thunderstruck...more