Posts From: July 2014

Swap Meet Brings Collectors, Dealers From Across the World

By des_moines_cvb on Jul. 29, 2014

Catch Iowa Gas Swap Meet’s 28th Annual Collectors Convention, the nation’s oldest and largest gas, oil and auto-related advertising show and sale, Wednesday, July 30 through Friday, August 1 in Des…

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2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games Kicks Off Tomorrow

By des_moines_cvb on Jul. 20, 2014

The 48th annual AAU Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines begin tomorrow, July 22 through Saturday, August 2. Central Iowans are urged to catch nearly 14,000 participants competing across 20 unique…

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Des Moines Wins Double Bid for Future AAU Junior Olympic Games

By des_moines_cvb on Jul. 16, 2014

The Des Moines Area Sports Commission has landed two more cycles of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games, both 2018 and 2023. The Games is a $1.5 million event run by the Des Moines…

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650 Volunteers Sought for AAU Junior Olympic Games

By des_moines_cvb on Jul. 15, 2014

An additional 650 volunteers are needed for the AAU Junior Olympic Games, July 22 – August 2 in Greater Des Moines. Areas of need include event assistance, awards assistance and registration. Shifts…

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