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Terrace Hill Gala in the Garden
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Des Moines · Terrace Hill
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Terrace Hill Gala in the Garden
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Des Moines · Terrace Hill
BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026
Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 AM
Des Moines · Grace Church
BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026
Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 AM
Des Moines · Grace Church
Almost full
Comprehensible Iowa Conference 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Merrill Middle School
Almost full
Comprehensible Iowa Conference 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Merrill Middle School
Almost full
Date Me DSM Singles Mixer (50+)
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Willow on Grand
Almost full
Date Me DSM Singles Mixer (50+)
Sun, Jun 7, 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Willow on Grand
90th Annual MFASLC Convention: Des Moines, IA
Des Moines · Des Moines Marriott Downtown
90th Annual MFASLC Convention: Des Moines, IA
Des Moines · Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Canva (In-person #256-4343-E 2 CEUs)
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00 AM
Windsor Heights · Concepts Real Estate School
Canva (In-person #256-4343-E 2 CEUs)
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00 AM
Windsor Heights · Concepts Real Estate School
Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2026
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
West Des Moines · The Meridian Event Center
Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2026
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
West Des Moines · The Meridian Event Center
Going fast
6/8- Clive, IA - Gold Rush
Mon, Jun 8, 7:00 PM
Clive · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Going fast
6/8- Clive, IA - Gold Rush
Mon, Jun 8, 7:00 PM
Clive · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Sips in the Summer
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Des Moines · Salisbury House & Gardens
Sips in the Summer
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Des Moines · Salisbury House & Gardens
Matrix (#256-3675-E 2 CEUs)
Tue, Jul 7, 8:30 AM
Windsor Heights · Concepts Real Estate School
Matrix (#256-3675-E 2 CEUs)
Tue, Jul 7, 8:30 AM
Windsor Heights · Concepts Real Estate School
GARMENT DISTRICT:DSM
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Des Moines · The Shop DSM - Event Center
GARMENT DISTRICT:DSM
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
Des Moines · The Shop DSM - Event Center
Savor Moxie- August- Heirloom Harvest
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30 PM
Des Moines · 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Savor Moxie- August- Heirloom Harvest
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30 PM
Des Moines · 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2026
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2026
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME)
Wed, Jul 22, 8:30 AM
Des Moines · Concepts Real Estate School
Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME)
Wed, Jul 22, 8:30 AM
Des Moines · Concepts Real Estate School
Going fast
Pride Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines
Sun, Jun 7, 12:00 PM
Des Moines · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Going fast
Pride Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines
Sun, Jun 7, 12:00 PM
Des Moines · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
RETRO SPECTRUM
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00 AM
Des Moines · Alleged Lee's
RETRO SPECTRUM
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00 AM
Des Moines · Alleged Lee's
Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
The Philosophy of the Founding Part III
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Gravitate Coworking (Downtown)
The Philosophy of the Founding Part III
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Gravitate Coworking (Downtown)
CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2026 - Downtown Des Moines
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM
Des Moines · Court Avenue District
CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2026 - Downtown Des Moines
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM
Des Moines · Court Avenue District
The Philosophy of the Founding Part II
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Gravitate Coworking (Downtown)
The Philosophy of the Founding Part II
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Gravitate Coworking (Downtown)

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BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026

Comprehensible Iowa Conference 2026

90th Annual MFASLC Convention: Des Moines, IA

Canva (In-person #256-4343-E 2 CEUs)

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Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2026

Terrace Hill Gala in the Garden

Pride Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines

Date Me DSM Singles Mixer (50+)

Terrace Hill Gala in the Garden

Terrace Hill Gala in the Garden

BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026

BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026

Comprehensible Iowa Conference 2026

Comprehensible Iowa Conference 2026

Date Me DSM Singles Mixer (50+)

Date Me DSM Singles Mixer (50+)

90th Annual MFASLC Convention: Des Moines, IA

90th Annual MFASLC Convention: Des Moines, IA

Canva (In-person #256-4343-E 2 CEUs)

Canva (In-person #256-4343-E 2 CEUs)

Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2026

Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2026

6/8- Clive, IA - Gold Rush

6/8- Clive, IA - Gold Rush

Sips in the Summer

Sips in the Summer

Matrix (#256-3675-E 2 CEUs)

Matrix (#256-3675-E 2 CEUs)

GARMENT DISTRICT:DSM

GARMENT DISTRICT:DSM

Savor Moxie- August- Heirloom Harvest

Savor Moxie- August- Heirloom Harvest

Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2026

Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2026

Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME)

Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME)

Pride Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines

Pride Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines

RETRO SPECTRUM

RETRO SPECTRUM

Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines

Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines

The Philosophy of the Founding Part III

The Philosophy of the Founding Part III

CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2026 - Downtown Des Moines

CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2026 - Downtown Des Moines

The Philosophy of the Founding Part II

The Philosophy of the Founding Part II

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