The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

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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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Donations Needed for the 2025 Wild Game Feed February 25!
Game, Fish and Auction donations needed! Contact Mark Pranger at [email protected] or call 515-710-6033.

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! Note: Beginning January 2025 we will have only one main menu item on members nights, rather than offering alternatives. This is to save on costs and food waste, and to allow us to again offer desserts. Thank you for your understanding!

Find out what’s coming down the pike in the 2025 Iowa Legislative session with state IWLA Lobbyist Dane Schumann Tuesday, February 4, 6:45 pm at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League! 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (intersection of George Flagg & Park), Des Moines, 50321. Dane will talk about legislation impacting Iowa’s natural resources, soil, air and water. Dane is a founding member and attorney of Capitol Counsel, PLLC. His experience as a member of the Capitol’s caucus staff and nearly ten years as a lobbyist make him particularly effective at navigating the legislative process for others, including the Izaak Walton League. Dane grew up on a farm in northern Iowa, and graduated from the University of Iowa with honors in 2008. He received a law degree from Valparaiso University in 2011, graduating with honors. Admission to Dane’s talk is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with dinner at 6 available for purchase.

You’re invited to come to the Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (intersection of Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321 for a Super Bowl Party Potluck Sunday, February 9! It’s open to the public in our retro rustic bar, with doors opening at 5:30 and FREE admission! Bring your favorite dish to share! Plus we’ll have snacks, little smokies and mini meatballs with drink specials throughout the game!

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Todd Gosselink will host a town hall-style meeting Tuesday, February 18, 6:45 pm at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines, 50321. Local IDNR staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested. The meetings are open to the public. Comments collected from these public meetings will be considered along with other related comments received by the Iowa DNR prior to proposing changes to hunting rules and regulations. Proposed rules will be presented to the Natural Resource Commission during a regular public meeting for consideration and additional public comment. Admission to the meeting is FREE, with doors opening at 5:30 and dinner at 6 available for purchase.

Join the Des Moines Izaak Walton League for our Third Annual Wild Game Feed Tuesday, February 25, featuring Samples of Bison, Venison, Elk, Pheasant, Walleye, Rabbit and more! We’ll also have sides provided by the Des Moines Ikes including Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans and Apple Crumble! Admission is a suggested Donation of $20 for Adults, and $10 for Kids 10-. Doors open at 5 pm, and the Feed begins at 6. Your Donations will help the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America fulfill our Pledge as Defenders of Soil, Air, Woods, Waters and Wildlife! Yes, game and raffle prize donations are still needed! Donors will be responsible for food preparation. Contact Mark Pranger if you’d like to share your harvest at [email protected] or 515-710-6033. Thanks to our wild game donors and cooking crews! Join us as we celebrate nature’s bounty with some seriously good eats!

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