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The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

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Izaak Walton League – 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!

Come on out and PLAY at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321 Wednesday December 18 for a night of CASH PRIZE BINGO! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Doors open at 5pm and play begins at 5:45. Cards begin at $10; Early and Late Bird Cards $3, Jackpot Blackout Cards $1. Doors open at 5 and play begins at 5:45. LOTS of Games, including Double or Twin Bingo, Crazy L, Four Corners, plus the Jackpot Black Out Special and more! Beverages and Snacks will be available too! Bring your friends and join us! The more players the bigger the jackpot!

Join Allan Hoisington of Mid-Iowa Anglers as he talks about Ice Fishing in Iowa, Tuesday, January 7, 6:45 pm at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League! 4343 George Flagg Pkwy. (Intersection of Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. Allan will also fill us in on Mid-Iowa Anglers upcoming 2025 Ice Tournaments: January 12 at Badger Creek in Van Meter; January 25 at 3 Mile Lake in Afton, January 26 at 12 Mile Lake in Creston; and February 9 at Big Creek in Polk City. We’ll also learn about the generous sponsors of these upcoming events, including Scout Brackets! Admission to Allan’s talk is FREE and Open to the Public, with dinner at 6 available for purchase. Check out Mid-Iowa Anglers on Facebook to learn more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/733719451439337/

Upcoming Events

  • December 17, 2024: Des Moines Izaak Walton League Christmas Party. Featuring a raffle, auction, and plenty o’ prizes and surprises!
  • December 24 & 31: Closed. Happy Holidays! Meetings resume January 7.
  • Sunday, February 9, 2025: Super Bowl LIX (59) Party! Free Admission! Snacks and Fun!
  • Bassmasters Swap Meet! Saturday February 22 and Sunday the 23rd. Booth Volunteers needed!
  • Tuesday, February 25, 2025: The Des Moines Ikes Annual Wild Game Feed! For Game donations contact Mark Pranger at 515-710-6033.
  • March 5, 2025: Join Ray Harden, Naturalist and retired Environmental  Science Educator to learn about Woodpeckers in Iowa.
  • March 18, 2025: Farmer’s Appreciation Night! Join us as we celebrate National Ag Day with the Des Moines Ikes annual dinner for our friends in Agriculture! Each member can bring up to two guests in Ag., who will then be treated to a FREE  Dinner with all the trimmings!
  • March 25, 2025: Polk Co. Conservation’s Devon Boes on the Athene Northshore Rec. Area at Easter Lake.

General Manager

Officers 2024/2025
President: Doug Pooch
1st VP: Curtis Cokeley
2nd VP: Bud Hartley
Secretary: Mark Pranger
Treasurer: Richard “Bo” Galloway
Honorary President: Joe Gavin

Directors 2024/2025
Michael Delaney
Bob Jackson
Charles Meade
Kerry Petersen
Dave Wright

Contact Us

4343 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa 50321   ·   Phone 515-244-3773   ·   Email [email protected]