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Izaak Walton League – Over a Century of Conservation Leadership
About the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Founded in 1922, the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is one of the four oldest chapters still active in the nation. We’re part of one of America’s oldest and most respected conservation organizations. With a powerful grassroots network of more than 250 local chapters nationwide, the League takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country’s natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. We invite you to learn about our work and to join us in supporting important conservation initiatives in your community.
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Des Moines Chapter House
4343 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
(515) 244-3773
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Meetings are held every Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner is served until 6:30 p.m., with programs starting at 6:45 p.m. There are lots of great programs and delicious meals coming up on Tuesdays at the Chapter House! Check out our Menus and Programs page to find out more!
Get acquainted with Katelyn Rinicker, Prairie Rivers of Iowa’s Pollinator Conservation Specialist, and learn about how they’re educating landowners, producers, local government officials, businesses, and organizations to install new or improve existing native plantings to create habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Tuesday, May 5 at 6:45 pm at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. Admission to Katelyn’s talk is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with doors open at 5 and a Fried or Baked Walleye dinner at 6 available for purchase. Prairie Rivers of Iowa’s Mission is to promote economic development through the restoration and conservation of Iowa’s cultural and natural resources. Find out more at https://www.prrcd.org/
Connect with Kaitie Hartmann of The Great Outdoors Foundation (GOF) to learn how the Conservation Acceleration Fund (CAF) Unlocks Water Quality Initiatives in Iowa, like their joint investment with Microsoft in the Legacy Woods Nature Sanctuary stormwater wetland and prairie restoration project! Tuesday, May 19, 6:45pm, at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. Private contributions from the CAF are joined by support from the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, among other partners to deliver lasting impact for the environment and people alike! Over $51,000,000 since its inception in 2023! Admission is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with doors opening at 5, and a Brats with Mac & Cheese dinner at 6 available for purchase.
- June 2, 2026: AARP’s Neil Shultz with an update on the latest scams and how to avoid them! Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones through the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
- June 6, 2026: CarpFEST at Gray’s Lake! Registration at 8:00 am; Fishing begins at 9:00 am and stops at 11:30 (a horn will sound). No fees or licenses needed, with prizes for longest fish.
Officers 2025/2026
President: Doug Pooch
1st VP: Mark Pranger
2nd VP: Bud Hartley
Secretary: Curtis Cokeley
Treasurer: Richard “Bo” Galloway
Honorary President: Joe Gavin
Directors 2025/2026
Jackie Galloway
Bob Jackson
Charles Meade
Kerry Petersen
Conservation Director
Mike Delaney
