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SUMMARY:Discover the Wild - Blank Park Zoo
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260730T230240Z
UID:0-9704@star1025.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Blank Park Zoo invites you to Discover the Wild! 
 Meet amazing animals\, explore hands-on learning activities\, and uncover 
 the connections between wildlife and conservation.\n\nJoin us each month f
 rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore Blank Park Zoo’s conservation prioritie
 s during our Discover the Wild Days. Discover\, Connect\, and Take Action 
 by learning about the animals in our care\, the conservation organizations
  we support\, how we care for each species\, and how AZA-accredited zoos w
 ork together for the survival of wildlife.\n\nEvery month features a diffe
 rent animal and includes an at-home activity and downloadable education gu
 ide so you can keep exploring long after your visit.\n\nIncluded with zoo 
 admission. Get your tickets HERE!\n\nJune - Reticulated Giraffe\n\nDiscov
 er the Wild Day: June 21\, 2026\n\nJuly - Wild Iowa\n\nDiscover the Wil
 d Day: July 18\, 2026\n\nAugust – Lemurs\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: 
 August 23\, 2026\n\nSeptember - Red Panda\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: Sept
 ember 19\, 2026\n\nOctober - Cinereous Vultures\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:
  October 15-18\, 22-25\n\nNovember - Turtles\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: 
 November 12\, 2026\n\nDecember - Cotton-top Tamarins\n\nDiscover the Wild
  Day: December 13\, 2026\n\nFull event details HERE!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230240Z
URL:https://star1025.com/events/discover-the-wild-blank-park-zoo/?utm_sour
 ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park
X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Business Over Board Games
DTSTART:20260918T130000Z
DTEND:20260918T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260825T061016Z
UID:10001817-1789718400-1789722000@therookroom.com
CATEGORIES:community,gaming
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new way to expand your network by building long 
 lasting connections? We want to create a space for you to get business\, s
 hare news\, and build your community here in Central Iowa\, all while play
 ing board games. Join us Every 3rd Friday of the month from 8AM to 9AM at 
 the Rook Room. \nThat feeling of meeting someone new at an event\, before 
 you find something in common and you can’t remember their name without l
 ooking down at their nametag? Yeah we get it. This isn’t that. \nBoard g
 ames boost interpersonal connection by 53% while states of isolation creat
 e a 21% reduction of productivity. So the choice to network over board Did
  we mention there’s free coffee too? We wouldn’t leave your caffeine a
 ddition hanging like that! \nJoin us for the Rook Room’s newest – and 
 FREE – event\, Business Over Board Games\, to leave with some extra moti
 vation to kick Friday’s butt. \nParking information for the Rook Room is
  available on this page of our site. \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this eve
 nt\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendance Agreement. The full agr
 eement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase-attendance-agreement/ \nVi
 ew our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/privacy-policy \nThe graphic
 s and copy for this event were created by humans who can’t wait to play 
 Board Games with you!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T061016Z
LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I
 A\, 50309\, United States
URL:https://therookroom.com/event/business-over-board-games/2026-09-18/?ut
 m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:DMU Alumni Reunion — Classes of ’76\, ’86 and ’01
DTSTART:20260918T140000Z
DTEND:20260918T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230230Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52505947545474
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Classes of 1976\, 1986 and 2001\, mark your calendars! Des Moi
 nes University Medicine and Health Sciences is thrilled to invite you back
  to campus Sept. 17-18\, 2026\, for a spectacular reunion weekend.\n\nReco
 nnect with classmates\, explore campus and celebrate the legacy of DMU hea
 lth care professionals. Whether you’re marking a major milestone or simp
 ly ready to reunite with fellow alumni\, this is your chance to relive fav
 orite memories\, share stories of lives changed and patients served and fo
 rge new connections with the DMU community.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230230Z
LOCATION:DMU's Campus
URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu/event/reunion-activities-on-campus?utm_source
 =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines University Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.dmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Teen Hangout
DTSTART:20260918T153000Z
DTEND:20260918T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:62d7cfaa9f6b9ccf1bb85607bb6e7a13
CATEGORIES:community,gaming
DESCRIPTION:Need to unwind after a long week? Come join us in the library 
 meeting room to meet friends and chill. Play board games or the Switch\, m
 ake crafts\, eat snacks\, or just hang out!\nGrades 6-12. Registration not
  required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten
DTSTART:20260918T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z
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CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival
DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b
 een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se
 asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the 
 heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa
 ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com
 munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr
 ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant 
 a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga
 rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st
 age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe
 aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu
 p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities 
 include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\
 nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe
 rfest trivia
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z
LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\
 , 50321\, United States
URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie
 rgarten/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness: Grab & Go
DTSTART:20260918T180000Z
DTEND:20260918T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T181717Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53861499945375
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Come stop by Pom Stage with SAB to fill a bag of goodies for y
 ourself! All things like stress balls\, face masks\, journals\, and so muc
 h more!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181717Z
LOCATION:Pomerantz Stage
URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/mental-health-awareness-grab-go?utm_s
 ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DTSTART:20260918T213000Z
DTEND:20260918T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z
UID:2cp5blmmd1fp8ni10n619ce828_R20260821T213000@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Have a voice in your recovery! We =welcome everyone to join us
  in the conversations that will help shape the services and culture of you
 r community center.\nGuests and volunteers will meet to have important con
 versations about topics like activities that are important to you\, ways t
 o expand pathways of recovery\, special events\, etc.\nStaff will be avai
 lable to answer questions and/or address concerns.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z
LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA
X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM
X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Friday Fun Night
DTSTART:20260918T220000Z
DTEND:20260919T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z
UID:20a7g63jgmus2nrh8u6sblujv1_R20260731T220000@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Friday night for free\, sober fun! Activities wil
 l vary each week.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z
LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA
X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM
X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Friday Freedom Train (AA)
DTSTART:20260919T000000Z
DTEND:20260919T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z
UID:10f01339ma3haencodgunptpb5_R20260801T000000@google.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:You can find more information about this meeting and other loc
 al AA meetings here: https://aadesmoines.org/meetings/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z
LOCATION:5601 Douglas Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, USA
X-SOURCE-NAME:Full Circle RCC DSM
X-SOURCE-URL:https://recoverfullcircle.org/des-moines
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