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SUMMARY:Kite Festival Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:Kite Festival\nKite Festival will be the first of its kind at Riverview this year put on by the Neighborhood Association!!! \nJune 28\, 2025 \n12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/kite-festival-riverview-park/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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SUMMARY:Put the Guns Down Talent Show
DESCRIPTION:Put the Guns Down Talent Show\n\nSave the date – September 2025 – Put the Guns Down Talent Show\n\n\n\n  \nDate\, Time & promo videos coming soon!!!! \n\nLooking for More talent :\n\n\n* Rappers\n* Singer\n* R&B Bands\n* Rock Band\n* Guitarist\n* Drummers\n* Dancers\n* Magicians\n* Comedians\n* Poets\n* Unique Talents\n* Etc…\n\n\nIf you got talent we want you!\n\n\nSend All Demo song\, Audition videos etc… To\n\n\nYouthofamericacri@gmail.com\n\n\nWe will start choosing more people to fill up time slots soon.\n\n\nAgain this your direct connect to Hollywood. You can be Recording in a professional Studio in Hollywood & shaking hands with one of the next up & coming Artist out of LA. Don’t miss out or fumble it. The Agora Event Center in Clive\, Iowa\, is hosting a “Put The Guns Down & Pick The Mic Up” talent show on September 6th or 20th\, 2025. This event is organized by Youth Of America Community Resource Inc.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/put-the-guns-down-talent-show-2/
LOCATION:Agora Event Center\, 7692 Hickman Rd\, Des Moines\,\, IA\, 50324
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SUMMARY:Yankee Doodle Pops
DESCRIPTION:Yankee Doodle Pops  \nLocation: Iowa State Capitol West Terrace\nTime: 8:30 p.m. Thursday\, July 3rd\nCost: Free\nJoin us for the Des Moines Symphony’s 31st annual Yankee Doodle Pops\, Iowa’s largest single-day concert event! This family-friendly\, patriotic concert concludes with the area’s premier fireworks display over the Downtown Des Moines skyline\, and best of all\, it’s free. Bring your picnic baskets\, blankets and lawn chairs\, or purchase food from an array of vendors at the concert.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/yankee-doodle-pops/
LOCATION:Iowa State Capitol\, 1007 E Grand Avenue\,\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50319\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250701T230010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T230010Z
UID:9956-1751644800-1751653800@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Movie - Uncharted
DESCRIPTION:Uncharted (Rated PG)\nFriday\, July 4\, 2025 \nStarts at 4:00 p.m. \nlocation: In Birdland Park\, 1900 Saylor Rd. Des Moines\, IA 50313 \n \n  \nUncharted is a 2022 American action adventure film based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/movie-uncharted/
LOCATION:Captain Roy’s\, 1900 Saylor Rd\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250618T184636Z
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UID:9836-1751650200-1751666400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Rendezvous on Riverview
DESCRIPTION:Summer 2025:\nEvery Friday in June and July\, we are bringing live music back to Riverview Park where we will showcase a variety of local bands.\nCelebrate the 16th year of free music with Rendezvous on Riverview (RoR). \nThis annual event is family friendly and free every Friday in June and July from 5:30-10:00pm. \nRendezvous on Riverview will be presented on the new Prairie Meadows Riviera Stage again this year with concession stands and food trucks on site for all food and beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets\, but no outside food or beverages.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/rendezvous-on-riverview-3/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250704T223000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250703T184110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T184110Z
UID:10007-1751661000-1751668200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Where to catch Fireworks displays
DESCRIPTION:Where to catch Fireworks displays!! around town\n\nFriday\, July 4\, 2025\n\nAdventureland: Dusk; 305 34th Ave NW\, Altoona\nCarlisle: 10 p.m.; North Park\, 725 N 1st St.\nEarlham: 9:30 p.m.; City Park\nGrinnell: Dusk; Ahrens Park\, 1510 Penrose St.\nNewton: Dusk; Agnes Patterson Memorial Park\, 3000 N 4th Ave. E\nNorwalk: Dusk; McAninch Park\, 200 Wright Road\nPerry: 9:30 p.m.; Pattee Park\, West 3rd St. and Willis Ave.\nRendezvous on Riverview: 9 p.m.; Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave.\, Des Moines\nUrbandale: 10 p.m.; Walker Johnston Park\, 9000 Douglas Ave.\, Urbandale\nWaukee: 9:30 p.m.; Centennial Park\, 1255 Warrior Lane\, Waukee\nWest Des Moines: 9:45 p.m.; City Campus\, 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy\, West Des Moines
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/where-to-catch-fireworks-displays/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250702T204410Z
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UID:9981-1751995800-1752008400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Jazz in July
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in July – Holt Sherman Place\nTuesday\, July 8th\, 5:30 to 9p.m. \nThis free summer program wouldn’t be possible without the help of its premier sponsor\, Principal Foundation\, as well as expertise from Jazz in July’s Arts Advisor John Krantz.\nTuesday\, July 85:30-6:15 PM: Valley HS Jazz Combo outside on John & Penny Krantz Stage6:30-8:15 PM: Mike Conrad’s Hard Bop Express outside on EMC Plaza Stage\nPatrons are encouraged to bring a blanket and lawn chairs to spread out and enjoy the music outside. Attendees will be able to purchase food as well as beverages provided by the venue on site. Events will go on\, rain or shine \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/jazz-in-july/
LOCATION:Hoyt Sherman Place\, 1501 Woodland Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309-3213
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250618T171545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T172528Z
UID:9818-1752062400-1752066000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call
DESCRIPTION:Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call\nWe need to talk. Register via zoom\, scan below \nPlease join us 12:00p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays only.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-iowa-news-virtual-statewide-call-2/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T213000
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UID:10041-1752170400-1752183000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Junction
DESCRIPTION:Music in the Junction\nThursday nights only – July through September\, 2025 \n\n\n\nValley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights July through September. The beverage garden in Railroad Park opens at 5:00 with live music at 6:00 pm.\nFree & all ages\nMusic in the Junction is the weekly concert series in the beverage garden of the Valley Junction Farmers Market. More info on these events and others in Valley Junction\, visit https://valleyjunction.com/upcoming-events/
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/music-in-the-junction-2/
LOCATION:Valley Junction\, 5th St\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250713T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250617T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T205854Z
UID:9799-1752224400-1752442200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Ankeny SummerFest Program
DESCRIPTION:Ankeny Chamber SummerFest\nWhen: July 11 – 13\nWhere: The District at Prairie Trail – 1500 SW Main Street\nWhat: Summerfest is a three-day festival\, with music\, carnival rides\, great local food\, amazing fireworks\, and fun for everyone! \nGo to https://ankenysummerfest.com/activities/ to see a detail list of dates\, times\, costs of each event. \nFamily Fun Night – Uptown Ankeny 4:00p.m. to 8:00 p-.m.\, Friday\, July 11th \nLocal Vendors – Friday\, Saturday and Sunday \nGrand Parade – Saturday July 12th 9:00 a.m. \nKiddie Parade – Uptown Ankeny 6:30 p.m.\, Friday\, July 11th \nCarnival & Rides – Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday and Sunday \nEntertainment Garden – Friday\, Saturday and Sunday \nFireworks Show – Promenade Park 9:30 p.m.\, Sunday July 13th \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/ankeny-summerfest-program/
LOCATION:district at prairie trail\, 1500 SW Main St.\, Ankeny\, IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250618T184857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T190631Z
UID:9838-1752255000-1752271200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Rendezvous on Riverview
DESCRIPTION:Rendezvous on Riverview\nFeaturing: The Dick Danger Band\n\nSummer 2025:\nEvery Friday in June and July\, we are bringing live music back to Riverview Park where we will showcase a variety of local bands.\nCelebrate the 16th year of free music with Rendezvous on Riverview (RoR). \nThis annual event is family friendly and free every Friday in June and July from 5:30-10:00pm. \nRendezvous on Riverview will be presented on the new Prairie Meadows Riviera Stage again this year with concession stands and food trucks on site for all food and beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets\, but no outside food or beverages.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/rendezvous-on-riverview-4/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250702T183708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T183708Z
UID:9962-1752258600-1752267600@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:The Wild Robot   (Rated PG)
DESCRIPTION:The movie – The Wild Robot   (Rated PG)\nJoin us for Free Flicks\, a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in Des Moines neighborhood parks! \nThe films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets\, lawn chairs\, and snacks are encouraged. \n\nCost: Free\nAges: All ages\nTime: Friday\, July 11th. Movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed.\nLocation: Woodlawn Park  (3126 Twana Dr.) Des Moines\, IA 50310\n\n \n  \nThe film follows a service robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island \nwho must adapt to her surroundings\, build relationships with the local wildlife.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/the-wild-robot-rated-pg/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Park\, 3126 Twana Dr.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250702T203241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T203241Z
UID:9979-1752325200-1752336000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Free Party at the Park
DESCRIPTION:Free Party at the Park\nlocation: Evelyn K. Davis Park \nDate: July 12th\, 2025\, from 1-4 p.m. \nJoin us for our FREE family friendly fun filled afternoon – face painting\, volleyball\, yard games\, music\, popcorn\, snow cones\, cotton candy\,. \n  \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/free-party-at-the-park/
LOCATION:Evelyn K Davis Park\, 1400 Forest Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250702T205200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T205245Z
UID:9983-1752600600-1752613200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Jazz in July
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in July – Holt Sherman Place\nTuesday\, July 15th\, 5:30 to 9p.m. \nThis free summer program wouldn’t be possible without the help of its premier sponsor\, Principal Foundation\, as well as expertise from Jazz in July’s Arts Advisor John Krantz.\n\nTuesday\, July 155:30-6:15 PM: CJC Youth Combo outside on John & Penny Krantz Stage6:30-8:15 PM: Christian Ertl Quartet outside on EMC Plaza Stage\n**Join us for night two of Jazz in July on July 15 for Education Night! We will have popsicles\, musical scavenger hunts\, and reading materials on the history of Jazz in July.**\n\nPatrons are encouraged to bring a blanket and lawn chairs to spread out and enjoy the music outside. Attendees will be able to purchase food as well as beverages provided by the venue on site. Events will go on\, rain or shine. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/jazz-in-july-2/
LOCATION:Hoyt Sherman Place\, 1501 Woodland Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309-3213
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250709T173004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T173004Z
UID:10073-1752667200-1752670800@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call
DESCRIPTION:Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call\nWe need to talk. Register via zoom\, scan below \nPlease join us 12:00p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays only.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-iowa-news-virtual-statewide-call-3/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250708T185531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T185531Z
UID:10038-1752775200-1752786000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Junction
DESCRIPTION:Music in the Junction\nThursday nights only – July through September\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nValley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights July through September. The beverage garden in Railroad Park opens at 5:00 with live music at 6:00 pm.\nFree & all ages\nMusic in the Junction is the weekly concert series in the beverage garden of the Valley Junction Farmers Market. More info on these events and others in Valley Junction\, visit https://valleyjunction.com/upcoming-events/
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/music-in-the-junction/
LOCATION:Valley Junction\, 5th St\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250618T185645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T185645Z
UID:9842-1752859800-1752876000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Rendezvous on Riverview
DESCRIPTION:Summer 2025:\nEvery Friday in June and July\, we are bringing live music back to Riverview Park where we will showcase a variety of local bands.\nCelebrate the 16th year of free music with Rendezvous on Riverview (RoR). \nThis annual event is family friendly and free every Friday in June and July from 5:30-10:00pm. \nRendezvous on Riverview will be presented on the new Prairie Meadows Riviera Stage again this year with concession stands and food trucks on site for all food and beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets\, but no outside food or beverages.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/rendezvous-on-riverview-5/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250702T185318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T185427Z
UID:9966-1752863400-1752872400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Shark Tale   (Rated PG)
DESCRIPTION:Movie Shark Tale (Rated PG)\nJoin us for Free Flicks\, a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in Des Moines neighborhood parks! \nThe films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets\, lawn chairs\, and snacks are encouraged. \n\nCost: Free\nAges: All ages\nTime: Friday\, July 18th.\nLocation: Birdland  Pool ( 300 Holcomb Ave). Movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed.\n\n \nUnderachiever Oscar (Will Smith) is a pint-sized fish with grand aspirations. When mob-connected great white shark Frankie (Michael Imperioli) is accidentally killed\, Oscar concocts a story with Frankie’s peace-loving brother Lenny (Jack Black) that it was he who murdered the shark.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/shark-tale-rated-pg/
LOCATION:Birdland Pool\, 300 Holcomb Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250415T201300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T202243Z
UID:9334-1752868800-1752876000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Earth-Wind-and Fire
DESCRIPTION:Earth Wind and Fire\n\nThe seventies are back this summer as Earth\, Wind & Fire take to the road on a huge headlining tour! Join the nine-time Grammy \nFriday\, July 18th\, 8:00 p.m. \nStarlight Theater\, Kansas City\, Mo \nTickets starts at $57. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/earth-wind-and-fire/
LOCATION:Starlight Theater\, 4600 Starlight Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64132
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250703T172543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T172543Z
UID:9998-1752921000-1752931800@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Jazz-in-July Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Jazz-in-July Brunch\nDate: Saturday\, July 19th\, 2025 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \nLocation: Bella Love event venue. 8801 University Ave\, Suite 29\, Clive\, IA 50325 \n  \n \n  \nIt’s Back!!!\nJoin the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. Des Moines Alumnae Chapter and the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity\, Inc. Mu Omicron chapter for this untouched event of the summer that includes live jazz and a soul filled brunch.\nWant to meet new people? \nWant to hear live music? \nWant to have a great time? \nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM MEMBERS OR ONLINE AT https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GYFLWYNJPNYQ8\n$35 Early Bird Special until 6/18$40 Advance Tickets$50 At the Door
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/jazz-in-july-brunch/
LOCATION:Bella Love Event Venue\, 8801 University Ave - Ste 29\, Clive\, IA\, 50325\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250618T182334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T173013Z
UID:9828-1752930000-1752962400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Water Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:Water Lantern Festival\nEvent information \n\n\n\nWater Lantern Festival is filled with fun\, happiness\, hope\, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends\, families\, neighbors\, and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful\, memorable experience. \n\n\n\nEvent schedule\n\n6:00p \nGates Open \n6:00p – 10:00p
 \nEnjoy Food Trucks / Music / Fun \n8:30p
 \nDesign your Lantern \n9:00 – 10:00p \nLantern Launch \n10:00p \nEvent Ends \n\n\nClick on the links below to learn more about the event and prices.\nhttps://www.waterlanternfestival.com/desmoines.php\nSource: https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/desmoines.php\n\n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/water-lantern-festival/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250702T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T205948Z
UID:9985-1753205400-1753218000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Jazz in July
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in July – Holt Sherman Place\nTuesday\, July 22nd\, 5:30 to 9p.m. \nThis free summer program wouldn’t be possible without the help of its premier sponsor\, Principal Foundation\, as well as expertise from Jazz in July’s Arts Advisor John Krantz.\n\nTuesday\, July 225:30-6:15 PM: Seth Rezek Quartet outside on John & Penny Krantz Stage6:30-8:15 PM: Shorter Stories: The Music of Wayne Shorter outside on EMC Plaza Stage\n\n\nPatrons are encouraged to bring a blanket and lawn chairs to spread out and enjoy the music outside. Attendees will be able to purchase food as well as beverages provided by the venue on site. Events will go on\, rain or shine. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/jazz-in-july-3/
LOCATION:Hoyt Sherman Place\, 1501 Woodland Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309-3213
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250709T173543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T173543Z
UID:10077-1753272000-1753275600@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call
DESCRIPTION:Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call\nWe need to talk. Register via zoom\, scan below \nPlease join us 12:00p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays only.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-iowa-news-virtual-statewide-call-5/
LOCATION:Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T213000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Junction
DESCRIPTION:Music in the Junction\nThursday nights only – July through September\, 2025 \n\n\n\nValley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights July through September. The beverage garden in Railroad Park opens at 5:00 with live music at 6:00 pm.\nFree & all ages\nMusic in the Junction is the weekly concert series in the beverage garden of the Valley Junction Farmers Market. More info on these events and others in Valley Junction\, visit https://valleyjunction.com/upcoming-events/
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/music-in-the-junction-3/
LOCATION:Valley Junction\, 5th St\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265
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UID:9844-1753464600-1753480800@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Rendezvous on Riverview
DESCRIPTION:Summer 2025:\nEvery Friday in June and July\, we are bringing live music back to Riverview Park where we will showcase a variety of local bands.\nCelebrate the 16th year of free music with Rendezvous on Riverview (RoR). \nThis annual event is family friendly and free every Friday in June and July from 5:30-10:00pm. \nRendezvous on Riverview will be presented on the new Prairie Meadows Riviera Stage again this year with concession stands and food trucks on site for all food and beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets\, but no outside food or beverages.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/rendezvous-on-riverview-6/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250617T213543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T214330Z
UID:9803-1753466400-1753477200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Summer Fest: Concert and Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Summer Fest: Concert and Fireworks\n\nFriday\, July 25\, 2025\n\n\nStarts: 6:00 p.m.\nEnds 9:00p.m.\n\n\n\n\n4390 E University Ave\nPleasant Hill\, IA 50327\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of live music with Jordan Beem! \nConcert will be followed by a fireworks display over Copper Creek Lake Park. \nFree to attend. \nFood truck will be on site.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/summer-fest-concert-and-fireworks/
LOCATION:Cooper Creek Lake\, 4390 E University Ave\, Pleasant Hill\, IA\, 50327
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250703T175313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T175401Z
UID:10002-1753520400-1753531200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:July Hike 2025
DESCRIPTION:July Hike 2025\nDate: Saturday\, July 26th\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. \nLocation: Riverview park – 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50313 \n  \n\n\n\nJoin Us for the July Hike!\nStep into nature with Black Iowa Outdoors on Saturday\, July 26 at 9:00 a.m. at Riverview Park in Des Moines! Enjoy a refreshing 2.5-mile loop full of fresh air\, good vibes\, and community connection.\nAll levels welcome. Let’s hike\, laugh\, and explore together!\n\n#blackiowaoutdoors #everywherewewanttobe #HikingInIowa #CommunityInNature #DesMoinesEvents
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/july-hike-2025/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250617T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T214607Z
UID:9807-1753524000-1753542000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Summer Fest Pleasant Hill
DESCRIPTION:Summer Fest: Parade and Family Friendly Activities\n\n\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n4390 E. University Ave\nPleasant Hill\, IA 50327\n\n\nJoin for our Annual Summer Fest.\nWe will have a parade through town starting at 10\nFamily activities run Noon- 3\n\nParade at 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Activities\, Car Show\, Vendor Fair 12-3 p.m.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/pleasant-hill-summer-fest/
LOCATION:Cooper Creek Lake\, 4390 E University Ave\, Pleasant Hill\, IA\, 50327
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250618T175111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T193237Z
UID:9826-1753527600-1753560000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Corn Bred Cornbread Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:Corn Bred Cornbread Renaissance\nHave Fun\nEnjoy the best cornbread in the state\, live music\, and fun activities for the whole family. \nBring your friends and family to enjoy the festival. \n\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025\n11:00 A.M. 8:00 P.M.\n\nGreat Performers\nMeet amazing performers. Enjoy the best music\, dance\, and entertainment. \nNew People\nAll are welcome to be unapologetically corny. We are all corn bred. We are all corn bread.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/corn-bred-cornbread-renaissance/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 710 Corning Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073200
CREATED:20250725T200423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T201006Z
UID:10405-1753538400-1753538400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Save the Date - 20th Annual Back 2 School Bash
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\n20th Annual Back 2 School Bash!\nDate: August 17\, 2025 \nLocation: Evelyn K. Davis Park\, (1400 Forest Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50314) \nTime: 2-5 p.m. \n  \n \n  \n\nThis year the original Back 2 School Bash will be held on Sunday\, August 17th at a NEW LOCATION: Evelyn K. Davis Park (1400 Forest Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50314) from 2-5 PM.\n\n\nOver 1200 students will walk away with FREE school supplies plus much more. To help make this event a success we need your helping hands!\n\n\nVisit https://www.back2schooliowa.org/volunteer to signup for a volunteer shift today!\n\n\nYou can also donate by texting “B2SIA” to 44-321 or visiting https://tinyurl.com/DonateB2SB2025\n\n\n#MoreThanSchoolSupplies #B2SB2025 #CommUNITYImpact
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/save-the-date-20th-annual-back-2-school-bash/
LOCATION:Iowa
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