Meet the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) Susan Kozak, Division Director for Soil Conservation and Water Quality, Tuesday, June 23, at 6:45 pm. The Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. Susan will talk about how the Soil Conservation and Water Quality Division works alongside farmers, landowners, city managers, and public and private partners to advance and accelerate conservation projects across Iowa. Using a combination of in-field management, edge-of-field filtration, and urban practices, the division is working to reduce soil erosion, filter nitrates and improve water quality. You’ll also find out about Federal Funding available for conservation work by farmers in the Raccoon River Watershed. In addition, Mike Delaney will host a small group discussion at 5 in the Crum Center. Susan’s talk is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with doors opening at 5 and a Breaded or Grilled Tenderloin dinner at 6 available for purchase.

Connect with Addison McKown, Development Director of The Conservation Foundation of Polk County (CFPC), to learn how CFPC encourages individual and corporate donors to become “A Force for Nature” by donating funds to support the valuable hands-on work of Polk County Conservation (PCC). Tuesday, July 14, 6:45 pm, at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. “We continue to be grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and the incredible support from park users,” said Rich Leopold, Director of PCC. “The Conservation Foundation of Polk County is another way we can partner with community members to make are spaces healthier and our lives richer.” Admission to Addison’s talk is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with doors opening at 5 and dinner at 6 available for purchase. Find out more at and get involved at https://givecfpc.org/

The Des Moines Ikes Annual Sweet Corn Feed is back Tuesday, July 28, 2026! ENJOY ALL THE DELICIOUS IOWA SWEET CORN YOU CAN EAT at the Des Moines Ikes clubhouse at 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321 We’ll be serving from 4 to 7pm! Admission is just $12 for Adults and $6 for kids 10 and under! Admission includes these additional Tasty Menu Items: Bratwurst, Potato Salad and Watermelon (extra menu items may also be purchased). Beverages and Dessert available for purchase. Be sure to get your tickets for the Raffle to Win! We’ll have Merchandise and Ikes Memberships available too. EVERYONE INVITED and EVERYONE WELCOME! Dine inside our air-conditioned Chapterhouse! THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

RESCHEDULED: AARP’s Neil Shultz will be at The Des Moines Izaak League Tuesday, August 11, 6:45 pm, with an update on the latest scams and how to avoid them! 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones through the AARP Fraud Watch Network. From gift card scams, to Medicare fraud, to phone scams, to AI, fraudsters are very active and deceptive. Your best bet is to stay informed and, in addition to attending Neil’s update, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network can help you do that along with offering support through their Fraud Helpline at 877-908-3360. The Helpline is free and available to all! Neil Schultz is a retired Division Chief at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and has been a member of the AARP Iowa Fraud Watch team since it began in 2014. Admission for Neil’s talk at is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC! Doors open at 5 with Dinner at 6 available for purchase.