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The 2026 Visitors Guide is officially in season, packed with iconic adventures, hidden gems, and handpicked moments across the region. From market mornings to music under the stars, it’s your go-to guide for exploring.
Flip through the digital issue: catchdesmoines.com/plan/visi…
We celebrated the businesses, organizations, and individuals helping Greater Des Moines shine as a visitor destination at our Annual Celebration today! #CATCHdsm
Join us in celebrating this year’s winners! Check out the full list and learn more below:
catchdesmoines.com/articles/…
The 2027 @usacurl Men's & Women's National Championships are coming to the MidAmerican Energy RecPlex, January 24-30. And now the whole country can catch the action, with coverage streaming on Peacock! #CATCHdsm
Get the scoop from NBC Sports here: nbcsports.com/pressbox/press…
We took on day 1 of the Iowa State Fair and are here to help with your fair foodie bucket list 😋
Now through August 23, enjoy these foods and so many more! #CATCHdsm
13 days. 15,000+ athletes. 1,700 volunteers. Thousands of families.
The 2026 @TheRealAAU Junior Olympic Games put Greater Des Moines in the spotlight and made a lasting impact on our region.
Thank you to everyone who made it unforgettable. Until next time. 🏅
Did you know Des Moines has its own signature steak? Welcome to Local Lore, where we dig into the stories behind Greater Des Moines' most iconic places, foods and traditions. First up: Steak de Burgo. Now settle the debate... are you Team Butter or Team Cream?
Celebrate with our list of Best Mac and Cheese in Greater Des Moines! These local picks are serving up all the cheesy comfort you could ask for. 🧀
Dig in: catchdesmoines.com/blog/stor…
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More than 15,000 athletes will compete in Greater Des Moines this summer, and volunteers are needed at venues across the region. @CatchDesMoines is seeking volunteers for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Learn more and sign up: ow.ly/REEB50ZaKfh
Memorial Day Weekend is the official kick-off to summer in Greater Des Moines and it's looking to be jam-packed! 😎☀️
Explore CelebrAsian, head to Adventureland Park, catch the Iowa Cubs, and so much more. Looking for more ideas?
Plan your weekend here: catchdesmoines.com/events/
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This Saturday’s Downtown Farmers’ Market Bell Ringer is @catchdesmoines! 🔔🌽 Be sure to stop by and help us welcome them as they ring the opening bell at The Market this weekend! Be there 7 a.m. sharp 😎
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Thank you to @catchdesmoines for your sponsorship of World Pork Expo. Partnerships like this help make meaningful connections across the industry possible. #WPX26 #WorldPorkExpo
In May's edition of #DesBuzz, we welcome back Farmers’ Market season, explore the farm at Middlebrook, kick off a summer full of festivals with CelebrAsian, and so much more! 🌸🌾
Read it here: catchdesmoines.com/blog/stor…
Greater Des Moines is getting ready to go the distance. The @usatriathlon Nationals are coming to the region in 2027 and 2028.
Competition will take place August 6-8, 2027 and August 4-6, 2028. Read more in the release below!
catchdesmoines.com/articles/…
“It takes work to create tourism.” — Trina Flack
Our CEO is in @BusinessRecord talking about the real impact of visitors and why attracting the next one never stops.
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A big breaking news announcement on Today in Iowa. Thanks to @catchdesmoines Trina Flack and @usacurl for bringing the nation’s best curlers to Iowa in 2027.
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Big news for Greater Des Moines! The 2027 USA Curling Men’s & Women’s National Championships are sliding into the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines, January 24-30.
Read more in the full release below! #CATCHdsm
catchdesmoines.com/articles/…
We're thrilled to partner with @DrakeRelays as Vault at Jordan Creek returns! #CATCHdsm
Learn more about the free event below:
The Vault at Jordan Creek is 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞‼️
Elite indoor pole vault competition set to return to Jordan Creek Town Center on Monday, Apr. 20.
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Congrats to #DSMHometownTeam’s own @DrakeADHardin on being named a 2026 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year! 👏
Proud Catch Des Moines board member who’s helped with major events like AAU Junior Olympics, Drake Relays, and March Madness in our region.
desmoinesregister.com/story/…
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𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂 🏀💪🏆
Special thanks to the high school coaches who helped run our clinic!
Stephanie Dacey, Williamsburg
Elle Ruffridge, Spirit Lake
Scott DeJong, former Ankeny Centennial
Katie Keitges, Knoxville HS & U of Omaha grad
Zach Clark (Central Decatur AD) & Brad Rose (former Valley AD)
2026 Basketball Future Champions Clinic presented by @hyvee & @catchdesmoines
#IGHSAU #IowaGirl #StateBasketball
