Iowa Event News (United States)

On Saturday, October 8th, there was excitement in the air at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library/Museum as three Herbert Hoover Uncommon Students were named $5000 Scholarship winners.

A Horror Movie themed art show is currently on display at Finder's Creepers through Halloween. Featuring over a dozen artists, the artwork showcases everyone's favorite horror icon!

Dana Lechtenberg and Finder's Creepers are co-curating a Lebowskifest Art Show! Please join us as we celebrate this cult classic in style with kick ass art, costumes, the movie on the big screen and plenty of White Russians.

The 2011 Haybarn Rendezvous, lovingly referred to as “The Rondy,” will again be held at The Natural Gait in Allamakee County, Northeast Iowa, called “The perfect place for a nature getaway.”

Landmark video game event to feature Twin Galaxies World Championships, celebrity appearances, video game documentaries, trading card expo and more in celebration of Twin Galaxies' 30th anniversary.

Everyone's going to Hoover’s Hometown Days in West Branch for fun and excitement! The event goes GREEN this year with a lot of earth-friendly exhibitors, artists & crafters, inflatable's, bungi jumping, live music, great food and a parade at 10AM.

Meet and Greet the traveling Fly Away Zine Mobile, a traveling zine library, mini reading lounge, and self-publishing skillshare at Finder's Creepers on Wednesday, July 27th.

What can be more fun on a Friday Night than a Villain themed art show?! NOTHING! Please join us for the Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy! This is a costumes encouraged Group Art Show where you will see villains and scum from across the board!

ATTENTION DOGS & MOTORCYCLES! The tatoo'd biker crew of RESCUE INK will be in Des Moines AUGUST 12th-14th w/ AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport for “Mutts Madness Weekend”, including a Poker Run and Pet Fesitval. For details: www.aheinz57.com.

Local home improvement experts at MidAmerica Basement Systems are hosting a free foundation class for all design professionals. The class is scheduled for July 26, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

A really fun canoe, kayak, tubing and floating trip down the yellow river in NE Iowa. On July 16, 2011

This is a call for artists (14 and under) for an all kids art show at Finder's Creepers. This monster themed art show is open for any young inspiring artist who wants to show off their artistic skills in a fun and open environment!

Vendor Night will take place at Finder's Creepers in conjunction with the First Friday Art Crawl. There will be multiple vendors selling the wares and showing off their talents from 5 to 9pm on Friday, July 1.

Entrepreneur Bill Witherspoon, founder of the Sky Factory, will be the featured guest on BlogTalkRadio’s The Brian Sewell Show on Wednesday, June 22 at 11:00AM EDT.

Union Auto and local community raised $5,100 for BCLUW High School at a recent Ford test-drive event. Over 250 Conrad-area residents who test-drove a Ford last April 16, Union Auto and Ford donated $20, funds going toward the Sports Booster Clubs.

Sales authority, Jeffrey Gitomer and One Social Media LLC founder and CEO, Joe Soto, will be making a stop in Milwaukee for a national seminar tour on June 9 and 10.

Tri State Ford Lincoln is bringing Ford's innovative Drive One 4 UR School program to Bedford in an effort to raise up to $6,000 for Bedford High School. For every Ford test-drive at Bedford High School on May 14, $20 to Bedford High School.

Krieger Ford is bringing Ford's innovative Drive One 4 UR School program to Muscatine in an effort to raise up to $6,000 for Muscatine High School. For every Ford vehicle test-drive at Muscatine High School on May 6, $20 to Muscatine High School.

PorticoHR is formally announcing their contest recognizing the hardworking administrative professionals of the Des Moines community.

One of a kind horsemanship clinic being held by two of the top trainers in the country.

Junior Achievement of the Heartland recently held its 2011 Bowl-A-Thon at Cherry Lanes in Dubuque, IA. Bird Chevrolet proudly sponsored a lane and a team to help the event raise over $18,000.

Junior Achievement of the Heartland recently held its 2011 Bowl-A-Thon at Cherry Lanes in Dubuque, IA. Bird Chevrolet proudly sponsored a lane and a team to help the event raise over $18,000.

One Social Media LLC founder and CEO, Joe Soto, will be teaming up with sales authority, Jeffrey Gitomer, for a national seminar tour which begins in Salt Lake City this Friday, March 18.

Midland Information Resources, a global provider of information management solutions, recently participated in this year’s Association of Test Publishers (ATP) Conference held in Phoenix, AZ.

This one-of-a-kind, Stephen King Tribute Art Show will feature artists from around the world. There will be original artwork, graphic design, artists proofs, limited edition prints and soft sculpture toys paying tribute to the King of Horror!

The SkyMobile is in Los Angeles showcasing Sky Factory eScape, a Digital Cinema virtual window that transforms interior environments with refreshing views to nature.

Join us Oct 23, 2010 The Natural Gait for a 1 Day Confidence Horse Clinic. Private lessons available on Sunday the 24th.

Concert featuring Michelle Lynn, Vocalist, guitarist, pianist, singer, and songwriter will be held Oct. 9th, 2010 at the Lower Gait of The Natural Gait.

Fireball Run Adventurally travels to Bloomsbury Farm in Atkins, Iowa

Rainscaping Native Landscaping and Soil Quality Restoration Design Training Program to be held in Ankeny IA on Friday September 24, 2010. Howard Bright of Ion Exchange a native plant and seed nursery will be one of the featured speakers.

Big Bang 2010 celebrates success, announces dates for next year's event.

The Sky Factory's Traveling Showroom to Visit Montana

Attendees can also take advantage of special show pricing on parts and new equipment, as well as talk with Dexter Financial specialists about special low rate financing.

Laying Claim to Our Spirit - Join us for this unique celebration of the legacy of African American Museum in Iowa

A Celebration of Freedom www.blackiowa.org/juneteenth

Well Known Horse Trainer Dr. Doc Hammill Puts on Horse Driving Clinic June 25, 26 & 27 at The Natural Gait in NE Iowa.

Indian Cave Concert Series Being Held at The Natural Gait

More than 200 acres of new forage mixes and alfalfa for field demonstrations and "acres" of new ideas to increase hay and forage production will be available at this year's Hay Expo.

Iowa Chevrolet Dealer, Rydell Chevrolet, has announced its second annual car show from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. May 23rd, rain or shine, at the dealership in Waterloo.

Held on Wednesday, June 2 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm., this event will highlight the commercial vended and on-premise laundry industries.

Like other celebrations, there are Valentine's Day no-go areas and keeping them that way could prevent divorce, says Divorce Appetizers author C. Paschal Eze .

Becky Esker, certified professional organizer and national speaker will share how to declutter & prepare for a move. What to do with your stuff is one of the reasons folks do not downsize to a condo or retirement community.

New Beginnings in Mason City invite you to a Community Block Party on Sunday, September 20th from 5 to 7:30PM being held on the backside of Willowbrook Mall, Suite 231-A. For more information call Tammy @ 641-425-5825 or Ashley @ 1-573-489-4800.

Held Tuesday, September 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this event will offer commercial and on-premise laundry owners and managers to learn service and repair techniques firsthand from Dexter Laundry Factory Technicians.

These events will offer in-depth service training on Dexter washers and dryers as well as special sessions for commercial laundry owners on how to improve profits for their businesses.

D&M Equipment Company staff will be on hand to demonstrate how Dexter Laundry equipment can help laundry owners cut energy costs by as much as 60% and manufacturer’s reps will be hand to answer questions.

7th Annual Haybarn Rendezvous to be held in NE Iowa featuring Switchback and many other musicians.

Online contest will feature original guitar-playing submissions and artist judge, Marcus Henderson, lead guitarist for Guitar Hero series

The Iowa City Mosque will be hosting an event to discuss the role of women and their status in the Islamic faith. Guest speaker Miriam Amer of Cedar Rapids along with a panel of Muslim women from the community will present the lecture in Iowa City.

3 Day benefit for the restoration of the Native American Prairie and Equestrian Trails featuring famous singer and songwriter Michael Martin Murphey.