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SUMMARY:Summer Legislative Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Summer Legislative Community Conversations\nDate: August 25th \nTime: 6:00p.m. 8:00p.m. \nLocation: Lifestyle Juices\, 2420 University Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA \n  \n \n  \n\nOur summer Legislative Community Conversations are coming to a close\, and I want to make sure we end this series with an important conversation about an issue impacting families across our state: housing.\n\n\nToo many Iowans are struggling with rising rents\, homeownership\, homelessness\, and simply finding a safe and stable place to call home.\n\n\nJoin me Tuesday\, August 25 at 6:00 PM at Lifestyle Juices (25th & University Ave) as we have an honest conversation about the housing crisis in Iowa.\n\n\nI’m honored to be joined by special guest Deidre DeJear for this important discussion.\n\n\nThis is more than a conversation about policy. It’s about people\, families\, and the future of our communities.\n\n\nCome out. Bring your questions. Bring your experiences. Bring your voice.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/summer-legislative-community-conversations/
LOCATION:lifestyle Juices\, 2420 University Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311
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SUMMARY:Midnight Mic's Decades After Dark!
DESCRIPTION:Midnight Mic’s Decades After Dark!\nTime: 7:00 – 10:00p.m. \nLocation: Highland Underground (Highland Park – 3614 6th Ave.\, Suite 100) Des Moines\, IA 50313 \nDate: August 27th \n  \n \n  \nMidnight Mic’s Decades After Dark What’s Included with Your Ticket: Stage-Side Access: Exclusive reserved seating right by the action for karaoke participants and ticket holders. Open Catalog & Live Queue: Choose from our full song catalog spanning the decades. Follow the theme\, pull up our live queue on your phone\, and get ready to shine under the lights. The Full Experience: Enjoy fine beverages\, fondue\, and a vintage atmosphere inside one of the coolest underground spots in town. Note: Grab your tickets early to secure your spot in the room and guaranteed queue access!
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/midnight-mics-decades-after-dark/
LOCATION:Highland Underground – Highland Park\, 3614 6th Ave. #100\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313
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SUMMARY:Black Iowa Outdoors Community Trash Pick UP
DESCRIPTION:Black Iowa Outdoors Community Trash Pick UP\nWhen: August 29th \nWhere: Evergreen Park\, Playground\, 3201 Southeast 21st Street\, Des Moines\, IA \nTime: 10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n  \n \nThis is a community-focused trash pick-up designed to clean up Evergreen Park while connecting with neighbors and enjoying the outdoors. Participants can meet new people\, enjoy fresh air\, and help keep the park beautiful. \nThis event is a great way to give back to your community while enjoying a fun\, active day outdoors. For updates or to confirm details\, you can check the Black Iowa Outdoors event page or Eventbrite listing.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-iowa-outdoors-community-trash-pick-up/
LOCATION:Evergreen Park\, 2135 E Park Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50320\, United States
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SUMMARY:7th ANNUAL SISTA SOUL FEST
DESCRIPTION:7th Annual Sista Soul Fest We’re Better Together\nDate: August 30\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation: Evelyn Davis Park\, 1400 Forest Ave\, Des Moines\, IA \n  \n \n\nDES MOINES… COME HUNGRY! \n\n\nWe’re officially 10 DAYS AWAY from Sista Soul Fest Des Moines\, and you already know we can’t have a Fest without something GOOD to eat! Food Vendors! Saffy Co\, Birria\, A Taste of Nawlinz\, Livy Dogg\, Fruiti-ish\, Vee & Bee Lemonade\, C&T BBQ\, Joppa Experience\, Lee Ty Delights and more.\,\n\n\n\nSee who’s on the menu\, and start figuring out what you’re trying FIRST. \n\n\nAnd if you see one of your favorites\, TAG YOUR PEOPLE and let them know where y’all are eating on August 30!\n\nSista Soul Fest is a celebration of culture\, creativity\, entrepreneurship\, and community.\nThis year’s theme\, “We’re Better Together\,” reflects the heart of Sista Soul Fest and the belief that there is power in unity\, beauty in diversity\, and strength in community. \nSista Soul Fest 2026 celebrates the power within us all: the artist\, the survivor\, the dreamer\, and the leader. We are both beauty and strength\, rooted in culture and driven by purpose.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/7th-annual-sista-soul-fest/
LOCATION:Evelyn K Davis Park\, 1400 Forest Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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