Let’s head to Ewing Park again. Meet by 10:00 a.m. in the Ashley Okland Star Playground parking lot on south side of McKinley, just west of Indianola Avenue.

Explore a welcoming gym, connect with like-minded women, and learn more about strength training in this empowering two-hour event. Build your community, gain insights from experts, and be part of the Raise the Bar Initiative's mission to support women in strength and wellness.

Join us for a cooking demo class featuring stovetop vegetable forward dishes from September’s harvest. More details to come on which vegetables we will highlight closer to the class date.

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run is a 5k (3.1 mile) event on the scenic trails of Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa featuring 15+ obstacles. There is also a 1 Mile Kid's Obstacle Trail Run with 10+ obstacles! All proceeds benefit the Pottawattamie County Trails Association. The event will be held on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 beginning at 10:30 AM with the 1 Mile Kids Run.

Make It OK is community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness. 

Join us for an evening of Mahjong, connection, and community while supporting Make It OK, a statewide initiative of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. Together, we're working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, spark important conversations, and encourage Iowans to seek help when they need it.

The Clinton Half Marathon, hosted by YWCA Clinton, celebrates its 15th year as one of Eastern Iowa’s most scenic and memorable racing experiences. Set in the heart of historic Clinton, Iowa, this annual event welcomes runners and walkers of all levels with three race distances—5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Focus on Diabetes host the annual Cedar Valley Focus on Diabetes, the largest patient education outreach in Eastern Iowa. Free Education and Free Screeenings.

Join us for a walk at Denman Woods. This flat trail is south of Center Trails in Des Moines. Park along the south side of North Valley Drive west of the bridge over Walnut Creek. Meet by 10:00 at the west end of the bridge.

Every Labor Day week on September we ride our bike through Iowa offering hugs and conversations to people struggling with mental health issues.

It’s not about the miles or bike riding. It’s about the conversations and hugs we get along the way.

Join us for fun on the Rollercoaster (Trail) at Center Trails in Des Moines. Meet in the Ashworth Pool parking lot at the end of 45th Street by 10:00 a.m.


Let’s visit the South Sycamore Trails again! The trailhead is in the parking lot of the Polk County River Place building at 2309 Euclid Ave, in Des Moines.

Learn how to refine your deadlift biomechanics to find an ideal setup position for a strong conventional deadlift

This free Soft Trail Stroll series is designed to help people looking for a simple way to become more active. The events are for people of all ages (and dogs on leashes)—anyone who fancies a stroll!

The Moonlight Bike Ride is a celebration of health, wellness, and community spirit. This beloved event invites individuals and families to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and explore bike-friendly Mason City in a fun and unique way.

Kick off your Iowa State Fair with a free, fun 1K walk exploring historic landmarks and untold stories from the Fair’s past—led by experts from the State Historical Society of Iowa, in partnership with the Healthiest State Initiative.

Make It OK is community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness. 

This free Soft Trail Stroll series is designed to help people looking for a simple way to become more active. The events are for people of all ages (and dogs on leashes)—anyone who fancies a stroll!

This free Soft Trail Stroll series is designed to help people looking for a simple way to become more active. The events are for people of all ages (and dogs on leashes)—anyone who fancies a stroll!

The Iowa Hunger Summit is an annual event that serves as a platform to address issues related to hunger and food insecurity in Iowa. Organized by the World Food Prize Foundation, this event brings together a diverse group of participants, including policymakers, activists, community leaders and individuals passionate about addressing food-related challenges.

The Foundation invites you to package meals for Iowa families on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, as the kickoff to the 20th annual Iowa Hunger Summit.

Join North Star for our fourth annual, most ducky, dare we say, most quack-tacular "Duck Dash 5k & Kid's Fun Run," happening on July 18, 2026. 

The Iowa Gold Stars and the Ankeny Honey Bees will be hosting the 2026 National Granny Basketball Tournament at the Prairie Trail Fieldhouse in Ankeny, July 17-19, 2026.

This free Soft Trail Stroll series is designed to help people looking for a simple way to become more active. The events are for people of all ages (and dogs on leashes)—anyone who fancies a stroll!

This free Soft Trail Stroll series is designed to help people looking for a simple way to become more active. The events are for people of all ages (and dogs on leashes)—anyone who fancies a stroll!

Light The Way: Walking Through Dementia Together is a free, practical, hope-filled town hall event for families navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia. This statewide conversation on clarity, resources, and hope is designed to meet people where they are with honest guidance, compassionate support, and real-world next steps.

Let’s visit the South Sycamore Trails again! The trailhead is in the parking lot of the Polk County River Place building at 2309 Euclid Ave, in Des Moines. Meet by 10:00 a.m. at the large trail map in the southeast corner of the lot.

We will head north and take the left fork onto the Owl Trail. We will head out and back with a loop around the Jason Walker Raceway on the way back. It will be about 2.4 miles.

Join us for our annual 5k celebrating the Big Four Fair and bringing an exciting run / walk to our community.

Join us for a walk around the north part of Rollercoaster Trail and an excursion through the Rose Garden. We will meet on the west side of the Des Moines Art Center. Park on Myron and Jacqueline Blank Pkwy by 10:00 a.m.