Events for August 20, 2026

Honoring Iowa's Early African American Lawyers Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Iowa National Bar Association When: August 20th Time: 6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m. Location: Franklin Public Library, 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310     Join us as the Iowa National Bar Association, an organization of predominately African American lawyers, celebrates its 125th Anniversary. Keynote […]

SugarHill Gang Location: Iowa State Fair - Susan Knapp Amphitheater -FREE stage Time: 8:00 p.m. August 20, 2026     In 1979, the SugarHill Gang crashed through the walls of the urban cities and into the mainstream of society with the first worldwide rap hit, "Rapper's Delight." Wonder Mike (Michael Wright) and Master Gee (Guy O’Brien) […]