Check out events being held in our local communities. You'll find both in-person and online offerings.
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Events by location
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area (in person and online)
Check out community events from local business organizations:
Des Moines Area (in person and online)
- Greater Des Moines Partnership Entrepreneur Field Days Event Series
- Thursday, September 10 from 12:00–2:00 p.m. (in person): Creating Spaces that Inspire with Liz Lidgett
- Event Description: Go behind the scenes at Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design to learn how a contemporary gallery connects artists with collectors and businesses to create meaningful spaces. From private homes to hospitality and corporate environments, discover how original artwork can elevate communities, workplaces, and everyday experiences while making art collecting welcoming and accessible for all.
- Tuesday, September 15 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. (in person): Transforming Youth Sports - Bound
Event Description: It began with a simple question: How can we solve communication challenges in youth and high school sports? Bound has used that mission to grow into one of the nation's leading sports technology platforms, serving more than 300 high schools across Iowa and 1,700+ schools in 14 states.
During this behind-the-scenes experience, attendees will learn how Bound develops technology that connects schools, coaches, athletes, parents, and fans through scheduling, statistics, communications, and event management. Hear directly from the leadership team about building and scaling a software company, creating products that solve real customer problems, and continually innovating to meet the evolving needs of communities.
- Thursday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (in person): From Soil to Stone Mill - Early Morning Harvest
Event Description: Step behind the scenes at Early Morning Harvest, a regenerative organic farm where history, sustainability, and innovation come together. Learn how a century-old family farm evolved from a dairy operation into one of Iowa's leading producers of fresh, stone-milled organic flour. During this Field Day, guests will tour the farm, explore the stone milling process, and discover how regenerative farming practices create healthier soil, better grains, and exceptional flour.
You'll also visit the farm's aquaponics greenhouse and learn how That Iowa Girl distribution supports local food systems by connecting consumers with more than 150 Iowa-made products. Experience how one family's commitment to stewardship continues to nourish communities—one harvest at a time.
- Thursday, September 10 from 12:00–2:00 p.m. (in person): Creating Spaces that Inspire with Liz Lidgett
- Thursday, September 10 from 5:00–10:00 p.m. (in person): Des Moines Charity Hackathon - Hack Away Hunger: Food Insecurity Challenge
Event Description: Join us for the Hack Away Hunger: Food Insecurity Challenge Kickoff Event on Sept 10 to learn from community leaders on the front lines of food insecurity and discover how your tech skills can help build lasting solutions to common problems.
Then, turn your ideas into action during our 48-hour Accelerator Hack on Sept 24–26, where you'll collaborate with fellow innovators and receive expert guidance to build a solution with real community impact.
Check out the Greater DSM Partnership page for more upcoming events in the area.