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Jul 13, 2026

Des Moines Digest :🏗️ Downtown demolition begins, 2,000 neighborhoods helped & your week in DSM

Tyler Childers hits Casey's Center Wed, free Jazz in July Tue, Waukee Arts Fest all weekend, plus the DSM coach everyone should know.

Jul 9, 2026

Des Moines Digest - 🎸The Weekend That Proves Iowa Summer Has No Equal.

Three days. Seven events. One very good reason to leave the couch behind.

Jul 6, 2026

Des Moines Digest :🎸 Journey's farewell, I-Cubs all week & balloons over Pella — your July 6 week

Journey's farewell tour, Iowa Cubs home games, Ankeny SummerFest, hot air balloons, opera in Indianola & the DSM hero you should know.

Jul 2, 2026

Des Moines Digest - 🎇 Your Long Weekend Bucket List Starts Here

Everything happening around Des Moines this long weekend—from fireworks to farmers markets.

Jun 28, 2026

Des Moines Digest :Plan Your Perfect Independence Day🗽

Fireworks, parades, family fun, local events, and everything happening across the Des Moines metro this week.

Jun 25, 2026

Des Moines Digest - Everything you need for a great Des Moines weekend!

Weather · Arts Festival · Cubs Trophy Night · Farmers Markets · Poll

Jun 22, 2026

Des Moines Digest : 🎸 Live Music, Local Art & Summer Vibes

The marquee summer event returns to Western Gateway Park — plus development news, new eats, and your full weekly lineup.

Jun 18, 2026

Des Moines Digest - Father's Day Weekend in Des Moines: Cubs, Juneteenth & Free Family Fun

Sunday looks beautiful after a rainy start to the weekend. Plus Iowa Cubs Father's Day baseball, Neighbors Day, alpacas in Norwalk, and easy family activities.

Jun 15, 2026

Des Moines Digest: Your Des Moines week, packed with things to do

Sunny skies Monday and Tuesday, plus Noises Off, alpacas in Norwalk, live music every night, and so much more this week.