Posted October 14, 2015in Locker Room
“Over and over, athletes tell us it’s the support of the community and the welcome they get from the volunteers and even the spectators,” said Elizabeth Keest Sedrel, IMT Des Moines Marathon public relations. “We’re a big race — 10,000 athletes the past few years — with a very small-town
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Posted October 07, 2015in Featured Story, Locker Room
Don’t toss your trainers in the closet just yet. This weekend, the full-spirited (and well-insulated) will gather in Water Works Park to show their support for family and friends who have been affected by cancer. Their challenge is the DSM Adventure Race, consisting of three events: canoeing, trail running and
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Posted September 30, 2015in Featured Story, Locker Room
Many residents of Waukee already know how great their fire department is, but this weekend is a chance to see firsthand. The Waukee Fire Department strives to be involved with the Waukee community through family-friendly events like this weekend’s trap shoot, which benefits the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. “According to
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Posted September 23, 2015in Locker Room
It’s not often you’ll see a mainstream sport like softball in the Locker Room, but some events are too good to pass up. Watch as heroes from around the nation step up to the plate for the third annual Charity Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Tournament, presented by Jethro’s BBQ on
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Posted September 16, 2015in Featured Story, Locker Room
One in seven American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the course of his life. That’s one in seven fathers, husbands, sons, brothers and friends. But you can help raise awareness and keep families together by joining in on the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk this Saturday at Principal
Read More →Whether you’re looking to save the day or vanquish your enemies, it’s always more fun with friends by your side. Suit up in your favorite costume and invite friends and family to join you for the Battle of Good vs. Evil: Super Hero 5K Fundraiser. “The story of good vs.
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Posted September 02, 2015in Featured Story, Locker Room
Hear ye, hear ye! Your attention, please. The Iowa State Fair may be the largest in the state, but if you’re tired of being a spectator, get in on the action at a Renaissance Faire. Lords and ladies are encouraged to come out and take part in the merry-making revelry
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Posted August 26, 2015in Locker Room
Whether it’s Ankeny to the north or Waukee out west, Greater Des Moines is growing. That’s why it’s important to keep an ear to the ground for events happening all around the area. This weekend is Altoona Palooza, where families and friends can get together outside and enjoy some friendly
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Posted August 19, 2015in Locker Room
Stretch out for a weekend of Immersing Yourself in Yoga! From mommy-and-me classes to stand-up paddleboard yoga, there seems to be no limit to the variety of practices of this health and relaxation technique. As yoga continues to gain popularity as a physical (and no doubt spiritual) workout, there are
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Posted August 12, 2015in Locker Room
What to do, what to do? The Iowa State Fair has once again taken over the greater Des Moines area, and for good reason: It’s the Iowa State Fair. Don’t make the same mistakes you made with last year’s fair. Instead of showing up with a vague idea of the
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