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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!
Join Kathy Coady to learn how, since 1915, Hope Ministries has shared Christ’s love by serving people in crisis—providing warm meals, safe shelter and long-term life recovery for lasting change. Tuesday, April 28, 6:45 pm at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League. 4343 George Flagg Parkway (Geo. Flagg & Park) Des Moines 50321. Beyond rescue care, Hope Ministries free, long-term, residential life recovery programs work to break destructive cycles. Through case management, counseling, recovery support, education and job training, Hope Ministries walks with people as they rebuild stable and healthy lives. Admission to Kathy’s talk is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with doors opening at 5 and a Rib dinner at 6 available for purchase.
- April 15-19, 2026: Trout Fishing in Branson! Sign up on Tuesdays at the Ticket Counter.
- April 24-25, 2026: Izaak Walton League 103rd State Convention. Emerson Hough Chapter, 889 Highway F 36 W, Newton 50208. Info. and Registration at https://iowaikes.com/
- April 28, 2026: Kathy Coady, Hope Ministries Chief Development Officer, on their mission to rescue those who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted, providing opportunities for hope, recovery and restoration through the love of Jesus Christ.
- May 5, 2026: Katelyn Rinicker, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with Prairie Rivers of Iowa, with an overview of the group and their Pollinator conservation efforts.
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
