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RATE VIP PARTY

Wednesday at 15:00

Moberg Gallery

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Partner with Purpose

Thu, Sep 4, 11:30 AM

Change Course

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Date Me Dsm @ The Fitz Speed Dating (30-45)

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00 PM

Lachele's Fine Foods + The Fitz

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Drake Law Constitution Day Lecture 2025

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00 PM

Drake University Law School

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Movie in the Village

Sat, Sep 20, 6:00 PM

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

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Wisdom for a World Falling Apart: What the World Needs From People of Faith

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00 PM

Sheslow Auditorium

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Des Moines Fairytale Ball

Sun, Sep 21, 10:00 AM

The Tea Room

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15th Annual Healthiest State Walk Celebration

Wed, Oct 1, 5:00 PM

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

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RATE VIP PARTY

Wednesday at 15:00

Moberg Gallery

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Partner with Purpose

Thu, Sep 4, 11:30 AM

Change Course

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Date Me Dsm @ The Fitz Speed Dating (30-45)

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00 PM

Lachele's Fine Foods + The Fitz

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Drake Law Constitution Day Lecture 2025

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00 PM

Drake University Law School

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Movie in the Village

Sat, Sep 20, 6:00 PM

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

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Wisdom for a World Falling Apart: What the World Needs From People of Faith

Sun, Sep 21, 2:00 PM

Sheslow Auditorium

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Des Moines Fairytale Ball

Sun, Sep 21, 10:00 AM

The Tea Room

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15th Annual Healthiest State Walk Celebration

Wed, Oct 1, 5:00 PM

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

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Simplifying Workers Compensation - Cross Border and Interstate Workers

Tomorrow at 10:00 GMT+10

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Become A Teacher in NYC: CUNY Edition

Wednesday at 15:00 EDT

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Back-to-School Safety Preparedness: Training and Drills for K-12 Schools

Thursday at 15:00 EDT

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Friday at 09:00 PDT

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The Psychology of People-Pleasing [Free Webinar]

Wed, Sep 3, 12:00 PM CDT

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Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) Sept 20th, Virtual Event

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Amplified 2025

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00 PM GMT+3

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No Cost On-Line Coursera Certification Courses For Military and Spouse

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Simplifying Workers Compensation - Cross Border and Interstate Workers

Tomorrow at 10:00 GMT+10

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Become A Teacher in NYC: CUNY Edition

Wednesday at 15:00 EDT

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Back-to-School Safety Preparedness: Training and Drills for K-12 Schools

Thursday at 15:00 EDT

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Friday at 09:00 PDT

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The Psychology of People-Pleasing [Free Webinar]

Wed, Sep 3, 12:00 PM CDT

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Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) Sept 20th, Virtual Event

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Amplified 2025

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00 PM GMT+3

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No Cost On-Line Coursera Certification Courses For Military and Spouse

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IMAs Tour Stop - Des Moines

Friday at 17:00

Lefty's Live Music

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FEEL GOOD FEST

Friday at 19:00

The Shop DSM - Event Center

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Des Moines Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

Friday at 16:00 + 19 more

100 Locust St

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2025 DES MOINES AFRICAN YOUTH FESTIVAL (DAFESTA 2025)

Saturday at 17:00

Grand View Viking Theatre

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How to Attract Women - Dating guide for singles in Des Moines

Saturday at 19:00

Des Moines

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Invest in Success: Real Estate Investing & Financial Empowerment Des Moines

Saturday at 19:00

Des Moines

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Des Moines, Ignite Your Journey with Our Dynamic Nationwide Community

Saturday at 09:00

Des Moines

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IMAs Tour Stop - Des Moines

Friday at 17:00

Lefty's Live Music

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FEEL GOOD FEST

Friday at 19:00

The Shop DSM - Event Center

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Des Moines Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

Friday at 16:00 + 19 more

100 Locust St

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2025 DES MOINES AFRICAN YOUTH FESTIVAL (DAFESTA 2025)

Saturday at 17:00

Grand View Viking Theatre

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How to Attract Women - Dating guide for singles in Des Moines

Saturday at 19:00

Des Moines

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Invest in Success: Real Estate Investing & Financial Empowerment Des Moines

Saturday at 19:00

Des Moines

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Des Moines, Ignite Your Journey with Our Dynamic Nationwide Community

Saturday at 09:00

Des Moines

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Boiler Room Vibes – Virgo Bash @ The ContinentaL

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00 PM

The Continental

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Moonshine Bandits

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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Old Blind Dogs

Thu, Sep 25, 7:30 PM

Franklin Junior High

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The Fall Ball featuring MegaBallad

Sat, Nov 22, 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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Boiler Room Vibes – Virgo Bash @ The ContinentaL

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00 PM

The Continental

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Moonshine Bandits

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00 PM

Lefty's Live Music

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Old Blind Dogs

Thu, Sep 25, 7:30 PM

Franklin Junior High

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The Fall Ball featuring MegaBallad

Sat, Nov 22, 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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Popular in Des Moines

RATE VIP PARTY

Partner with Purpose

Date Me Dsm @ The Fitz Speed Dating (30-45)

Drake Law Constitution Day Lecture 2025

Movie in the Village

Wisdom for a World Falling Apart: What the World Needs From People of Faith

Des Moines Fairytale Ball

15th Annual Healthiest State Walk Celebration

RATE VIP PARTY

Partner with Purpose

Date Me Dsm @ The Fitz Speed Dating (30-45)

Drake Law Constitution Day Lecture 2025

Movie in the Village

Wisdom for a World Falling Apart: What the World Needs From People of Faith

Des Moines Fairytale Ball

15th Annual Healthiest State Walk Celebration

Online Events

Simplifying Workers Compensation - Cross Border and Interstate Workers

Become A Teacher in NYC: CUNY Edition

Back-to-School Safety Preparedness: Training and Drills for K-12 Schools

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

The Psychology of People-Pleasing [Free Webinar]

Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) **Sept 20th, Virtual Event**

Amplified 2025

No Cost On-Line Coursera Certification Courses For Military and Spouse

Simplifying Workers Compensation - Cross Border and Interstate Workers

Become A Teacher in NYC: CUNY Edition

Back-to-School Safety Preparedness: Training and Drills for K-12 Schools

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

The Psychology of People-Pleasing [Free Webinar]

Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) **Sept 20th, Virtual Event**

Amplified 2025

No Cost On-Line Coursera Certification Courses For Military and Spouse

This Weekend

IMAs Tour Stop - Des Moines

FEEL GOOD FEST

Des Moines Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

2025 DES MOINES AFRICAN YOUTH FESTIVAL (DAFESTA 2025)

How to Attract Women - Dating guide for singles in Des Moines

Invest in Success: Real Estate Investing & Financial Empowerment Des Moines

Des Moines, Ignite Your Journey with Our Dynamic Nationwide Community

IMAs Tour Stop - Des Moines

FEEL GOOD FEST

Des Moines Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

2025 DES MOINES AFRICAN YOUTH FESTIVAL (DAFESTA 2025)

How to Attract Women - Dating guide for singles in Des Moines

Invest in Success: Real Estate Investing & Financial Empowerment Des Moines

Des Moines, Ignite Your Journey with Our Dynamic Nationwide Community

Music events

Boiler Room Vibes – Virgo Bash @ The ContinentaL

Moonshine Bandits

Old Blind Dogs

The Fall Ball featuring MegaBallad

Boiler Room Vibes – Virgo Bash @ The ContinentaL

Moonshine Bandits

Old Blind Dogs

The Fall Ball featuring MegaBallad

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Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) Sept 20th, Virtual Event

Single and Intentional (Ages 25+ preferred) Sept 20th, Virtual Event