Activities
Take the Plunge!
As per tradition, the polar plunge kicks off the 2012 Des Moines Winter Games! With no snow on the ground, and temperatures above freezing, it’s tough for this year’s games to be very winter-like. The weather has actually canceled and postponed many of the activities, with additional events picking up again next weekend.
Skating – Brenton Plaza
Even with the unseasonably warm temperatures, Brenton Plaza still opened for ice skating the week before Thanksgiving. We made quick stop by this Saturday, where a couple dozen skaters were enjoying the ice. Look for more images throughout the winter, as the rink gets busier.
National Balloon Classic
We weren’t able to spend nearly as much time as we would have liked to at this year’s 42nd annual National Balloon Classic in Indianola, IA. This event draws balloons, pilots and spectators from all across the nation!
Des Moines Arenacross Series
Babbitt’s Monster Energy TiLube Kawasaki’s Tyler Bowers wrapped up the AMA Arenacross season picking up his12th win of the season at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Cirque du Soleil – Dralion
Opening night at Cirque du Soleil – Dralion Dralion features 50 members in its performance troupe, of which a about 5 or 6 play principal characters. Azala (air): Azala is the goddess of Air, keeper of the sun and the guardian of immortality. She appears dressed in blue. Gaya (earth): Gaya is the goddess of [...]
2011 Des Moines Winter Games
Coverage from Friday night’s Des Moines Winter Games at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
Iowa State Fair Parade
The 2010 Iowa State Fair runs August 12-22, and was kicked off with an awesome parade through Downtown Des Moines
Center Street Bridge Ribbon Cutting
The newest addition to the Principal Riverwalk officially opened today, with a contest being held to be one of the first people to cross.
Mud Runnin
Runners get down and dirty at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park for the Iowa Sports Foundation Mud Run!
