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NJHFR - Press Release

Summer Events Are Heating Up: Greater Des Moines Reaches the National Stage with Busy Summer

Jun. 21, 2024

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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Iowa Tourism Awards 2024

Catch Des Moines Honored with Two Iowa Tourism Awards

Mar. 20, 2024

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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National Speech & Debate Logo

Greater Des Moines to Host the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament

Jan. 30, 2024

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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Chow's 2024

Chow's Hy-Vee Winter Classic Returns with a Larger Competition Set

Dec. 21, 2023

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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Sports ETA pt 2

Catch Des Moines honored with national industry award by Sports ETA

Oct. 26, 2023

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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caucus 2024

Iowa Caucus Consortium and Media Center Return for 2024 Iowa Caucuses

Oct. 23, 2023

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (October 23, 2023) – The Iowa Caucus Consortium will return for the 2024 election to showcase the Greater Des Moines region by providing the media, candidates and visitors an…

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Savannah Bananas - Des Moines

Savannah Bananas are Bringing Banana Ball Back to Des Moines

Oct. 06, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa (October 6, 2023) – Buckle up Des Moines, Banana Ball is coming back. The wildly popular Savanah Bananas are making an encore trip to the capital city in 2024, returning to Principal…

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annual celebration

Catch Des Moines Honors Local Businesses, Champions, and Community Members at Annual Celebration

Sep. 21, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa (September 21, 2023) – 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…

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AAUJO Release

Des Moines to Host More Than 14,000 Participants for the 57th AAU Junior Olympic Games This Week

Jul. 24, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 24, 2023) – More than 14,000 athletes and coaches will be in Greater Des Moines this week for the 57th AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest multi-sport event for youth in the…

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National Senior Games

Des Moines to Host National Senior Games in 2025

Jul. 20, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 20, 2023) – The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) announced they will be hosting the National Senior Games in Greater Des Moines in 2025. The NSGA promotes the benefits…

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