Craftsman, company co-owner, TV personality, master of woodworking—is there anything this guy can’t do? Come hear from Clint Harp, from HGTV’s Fixer Upper, at the 2018 Des Moines Home + Outdoor Living Show at the Iowa Events Center this weekend! Clint builds one-of-a-kind pieces out of reclaimed wood and is known for his carpentry throughout […]
The 2018 Grand Wedding Tasting was held at the Iowa Events Center on January 23. In attendance were the lovely couples who will be spending their special day with us this year. View the photos from the event taken by Katie McDonald, the table arrangements by Bella Flora Event Design, check out this year’s brand new Wedding Menu […]
We were honored to host the beautiful wedding of Neha and Michael Sandvig last August. Everything about this celebration amazing, and it was one of the most fun weddings to help plan! For the the grooms procession, called the baraat, the groom arrived at the parking lot of Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center on […]
The Ruptured Duck is a patch and lapel pin given to Honorably Discharged military personnel which started during WWI. A lit up sign bearing the same name hung in Veterans Memorial Auditorium above a concession stand as one of the buildings’ many tributes to military. Once the building was renovated, the sign was taken down. […]
The story of how Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce became a reality is one that comes straight from the heart of my family. A story born in West Des Moines, IA; my inspiration on how to bring Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce to life started back in August 2015. My mother entrusted me with her secret hot sauce recipe that […]
Did you know that this year we will have the most sponsor logos on the ice than we have ever had? 18 to be exact! We caught up with #ToddTheIceGuy last week to get some insight on what the ice installation process looked like. “The whole process of starting the refrigeration system to building ice […]
MEET PAYSON Q: If you could pick one donut to eat the rest of your life, what would you choose? A: I love apple fritters so I’d have to say those. I know technically it isn’t a donut but its always in the same case as the donuts so in my mind I see it […]
How Haleigh Biancalana went from playing on the court to managing the event Of all of the events that I have done at the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena, the Girls State Basketball Tournament is a special one for me. I look around at the excitement, nervousness, and pride on the faces of […]
If you’re looking for a way to spice up your celebration, check out these recipes provided by our own Spectra Food Services & Hospitality here at the Iowa Events Center! Jalapeño Margarita Makes 1 20 oz. cocktail Rim mason jar with lime juice and lightly dust with sea salt In the bottom of the 20 oz. […]
The Iowa Events Center had a “fetching” good time celebrating National Dress Up Your Pet Day! Check out our furry friend’s outfits and share yours with us!
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