Catch Des Moines

The 2025 Visitors Guide has something for every taste that will have you coming back for seconds. There’s so much to chew on throughout the guide, including a story spotlighting the buzziest concert venues, where to go to root, root, root for the home (or away) teams; and our cover story, where the top chefs in town dish on Des Moines’ secret recipe. It’s the must have travel companion for exploring Greater Des Moines. Flip through the digital issue or request a FREE hard copy at https://lnkd.in/gVFtTK4j

Catch Des Moines President and CEO Greg Edwards was awarded the Iowa Tourism Legacy Award at the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference. The Iowa Tourism Legacy Award is new this year and is presented to individual(s) who have worked in the tourism industry for at least 10 years and whose contributions have impacted tourism in Iowa. Learn more about the honor below! #CATCHdsm

Grab some extra napkins and join us on a saucy journey through the best wing joints in Greater Des Moines, as voted by locals. Whether you’re a buffalo loyalist, a dry rub purist, or a fan of exotic flavors, come discover the wing kings of the region! #CATCHdsm

Applications for Red Bull Soapbox Iowa are only open for a couple more weeks! It's completely free to apply, all for the chance to take a car down Walnut in front of massive crowds. Don't miss out and apply by March 31 here: https://lnkd.in/guWK4UgS

The National Bar Association, the nation’s oldest and largest global network of predominantly Black American attorneys and judges, will host its 45th Annual Midyear Conference and Gertrude E. Rush Awards Gala at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, March 20 – 23. The event is expected to draw attorneys and legal professionals from Greater Des Moines and the continental U.S. Learn more about the impact of this event below:

Introducing Culture Club, where everyone is welcome. Experience the multicultural food, art, attractions, and celebrations that make our region unique. Today we spotlight Crème, the Asian-inspired local dessert shop whose cupcakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls help make Des Moines a sweet place to visit. For more videos, itineraries, and other ways to engage with cultures across Greater Des Moines, check out https://lnkd.in/g5UniBc2

Our friends over at Lua Brewing have won the USA TODAY's Reader’s Choice Award for the best brewpub! #CATCHdsm Learn more about the honor below:

Catch Des Moines today announced the retirement of President and CEO Greg Edwards, marking the end of an era, and an extraordinary career dedicated to promoting Greater Des Moines as a premier tourism destination. Edwards, who joined the organization in 2000, will step down later this summer, but will stay on to help with the leadership transition. Greg is truly a Des Moines icon! Learn more about the announcement below:

ICYMI: The 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series at the Des Moines Civic Center has been announced! #CATCHdsm Check out the video below to see which shows will be making stops in Des Moines throughout the next year:

In the March edition of #DesBuzz, we highlight a new restaurant for the foodies that offers just 16 seats, where you can go to rejuvenate your mind and body, and it’s the return of baseball in Des Moines. Des Buzz is our monthly must-read feature of buzzworthy places and events in Greater Des Moines. Your “in the know” list of places to go! #CATCHdsm Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gz82qEMN