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Granger
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
this week
  • Quotation
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  • Families
Updated over a month ago
Waukee
Waukee Comm School District
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West Des Moines
Maple Grove Elementary School
this week
  • Jumbo Corn Dog
  • Cheddar Goldfish Crackers
  • Tri-Taters Potatoes
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Adel
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District
this week
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Childcare With Open Spots

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Grimes
Christ Centered Childcare LLC
2 open spots
as of 04/08/2026
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Grimes
Yellow Brick Road ECDC - N Grimes
20 open spots
as of 03/11/2026
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Grimes
Grimes KinderCare
21 open spots
as of 04/15/2026
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School
Grimes
Hope Grimes Preschool
5 open spots
as of 04/02/2026
Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo)
Grimes
Julie Willemsen
2 open spots
as of 04/06/2026
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Grimes
Little Explorers Childcare
4 open spots
as of 04/07/2026
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School
Grimes
Shirley Bargblor
8 open spots
as of 03/18/2026
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Grimes
The Voyage Early Learning Journey
2 open spots
as of 04/14/2026
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age

Youth Sports This Week

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Iowa-wide SCHOOL ALERTS
Free Summer Meals for Iowa Kids: Find a Site Near You
When school is out, free summer meals are available for ALL children and teens 18 and under — no application, no income requirements. Meals are served at schools, churches, parks, libraries, community centers, and other locations across Iowa. Find a site near you: - Call 211 - Text "FOOD" to 304-304 - Visit fns.usda.gov/meals4kids Types of service: Sit-down meals, grab-and-go, drive-through pickup, and home delivery (with parental consent) at some sites. No child should go hungry this summer. Spread the word!
Events

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Fairs, festivals, markets, concerts, civic meetings, kid stuff. Sorted by what's next, with neighbor announcements kept separate from dated events.

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Sports
Iowa Cubs Baseball Season
Tuesday · Principal Park · Des Moines · Polk County
Food & DrinkFree
Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market
Saturday · Court Avenue District · Des Moines · Polk County
Food & DrinkFree
Ankeny Farmers Market
Saturday · DMACC Ankeny Campus · Ankeny · Polk County
Food & DrinkFree
Ames Main Street Farmers Market
Saturday · Main Street · Ames · Story County
Family
Science Center of Iowa - Summer Camps
Monday · Science Center of Iowa · Des Moines · Polk County
Family
Blank Park Zoo - Zoo Camp
Monday · Blank Park Zoo · Des Moines · Polk County
Family
Living History Farms - Pioneer Adventure Camp
Monday · Living History Farms · Urbandale · Polk County

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Sun, Jul 5 – Sun, Jul 5
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Festivals
Dallas County Fair
Jul 8–12 · Dallas County Fairgrounds · Adel · Dallas County
Festivals
Polk County Fair
Jul 15–19 · Polk County Fairgrounds · Des Moines · Polk County
Festivals
Jasper County Fair
Jul 21–26 · Jasper County Fairgrounds · Newton · Jasper County
Festivals
Story County Fair
Jul 22–26 · Story County Fairgrounds · Nevada · Story County
Festivals
Iowa State Fair 2026
Aug 13–23 · Iowa State Fairgrounds · Des Moines · Polk County

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Summer Programs

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