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Oct. 18th - 19th , 2019

Scheels Sports & Fitness Expo

Hy-Vee Hall
Friday | Oct. 25th , 2019

TWENTY ØNE PILØTS THE BANDITØ TØUR

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 8:00 PM
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Saturday | Oct. 26th , 2019

Carrie Underwood

The Cry Pretty Tour 360

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Tuesday | Oct. 29th , 2019

Young Thug & Machine Gun Kelly

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 8:00 PM
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Wednesday | Oct. 30th , 2019

A Day To Remember The Degenerates Tour

Featuring special guests I Prevail and Beartooth

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 6:30 PM
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Nov. 1st - 3rd , 2019

Des Moines Holiday Boutique

Iowa Events Center
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Thursday | Nov. 7th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 10:30 AM
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Nov. 8th - 9th , 2019

IOWA'S PREMIER BEER, WINE, & FOOD EXPO

Iowa Events Center
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Friday | Nov. 8th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE

Season Opener

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Nov. 9th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Ontario Reign

Veterans Appreciation Night- Patch Giveaway- Local Concert Series ft. Rocky Raccoon

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Sunday | Nov. 10th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Ontario Reign

Pucks & Paws- Dog Bowl Giveaway- Postgame Skate

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 3:00 PM
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Sunday | Nov. 10th , 2019

Lana Del Rey

NFRTour

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Event Starts: 8:00 PM
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Wednesday | Nov. 13th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. SALT LAKE CITY STARS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Friday | Nov. 15th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. AGUA CALIENTE CLIPPERS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Nov. 16th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. TEXAS LEGENDS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Sunday | Nov. 17th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves

Youth Sports Night- Mini Stick Giveaway- Postgame Skate

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 5:00 PM
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Tuesday | Nov. 19th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Milwaukee Admirals

2 for 1 Tallboys

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Wednesday | Nov. 20th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. SOUTH BAY LAKERS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Nov. 22nd - 24th , 2019

Skywalk Futsal Classic

Hy-Vee Hall
Friday | Nov. 22nd , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. AUSTIN SPURS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Nov. 23rd , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Bakersfield Condors

Hockey Fights Cancer Night- Local Concert Series ft. Tank Anthony Duo- Jersey Auction

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Sunday | Nov. 24th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Bakersfield Condors

FREE Wing Night from BWW- Winter Glove Giveaway- Postgame Skate

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 3:00 PM
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Nov. 27th - Dec. 1st , 2019

Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment

Wells Fargo Arena
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Monday | Dec. 2nd , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Dec. 7th , 2019

Extra-Ordinary News

An Evening with Father John Riccardo

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Dec. 7th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Tucson Roadrunners

WWE Night- Red Kettle Game- Cowbell Giveaway (with donation)

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Sunday | Dec. 8th , 2019

Christmas with Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Tuesday | Dec. 10th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Tucson Roadrunners

2 for 1 Tallboys

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Friday | Dec. 13th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. MAINE RED CLAWS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Dec. 14th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Sunday | Dec. 15th , 2019

Five Finger Death Punch

with Three Days Grace, Bad Wolves, and Fire From The Gods

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 6:30 PM
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Monday | Dec. 16th , 2019

WWE Monday Night RAW

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 6:30 PM
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Tuesday | Dec. 17th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Friday | Dec. 20th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Teddy Bear Toss- $2 Beer Night

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Dec. 21st , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Iowa Hockey Classic- Hat Giveaway- Postgame Jersey Auction

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Friday | Dec. 27th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPERS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Dec. 28th , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves

Local Concert Series feat. The Sheet- Postgame Skate

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 6:00 PM
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Sunday | Dec. 29th , 2019

Iowa Wolves vs. RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPERS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 4:00 PM
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Tuesday | Dec. 31st , 2019

Iowa Wild vs. Texas Stars

New Year's Eve Game with Postgame Fireworks- 2 for 1 Tallboys

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 2:00 PM
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Wednesday | Jan. 1st , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA SUNS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 1:00 PM
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Friday | Jan. 3rd , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Rockford Ice Hogs

Health & Wellness Night

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Jan. 4th , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. MEMPHIS HUSTLE

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Monday | Jan. 6th , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. MEMPHIS HUSTLE

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Jan. 10th - 11th , 2020

Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo

Wells Fargo Arena
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Wednesday | Jan. 15th , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Jan. 17th - 19th , 2020

Des Moines RV & Outdoor Show

Hy-Vee Hall
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Friday | Jan. 17th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. San Jose Barracuda

Military Appreciation Night-$2 Beer Night- Hat Giveaway

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Jan. 18th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. San Jose Barracuda

Concert Night

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 6:00 PM
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Monday | Jan. 20th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Texas Stars

Dollar Dog Day

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 12:00 PM
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Jan. 22nd - 23rd , 2020

Iowa Pork Congress & Exhibition

Iowa Events Center
Friday | Jan. 24th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

$2 Beer Night

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Jan. 25th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Local Concert Series Feat. Birdchild

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 6:00 PM
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Jan. 28th - 30th , 2020

Iowa Power Farming Show

Iowa Events Center
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Friday | Jan. 31st , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Superhero Night- Bobblehead Giveaway- $2 Beer Night

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Feb. 1st , 2020

Bravo Awards Gala

Iowa Events Center
On Sale TBA
Saturday | Feb. 1st , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. AGUA CALIENTE CLIPPERS

Iowa Events Center
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Tuesday | Feb. 4th , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. WESTCHESTER KNICKS

Education Celebration Day

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 10:30 AM
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Wednesday | Feb. 5th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. San Antonio Rampage

Winning Wednesday- Kids Eat Free

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Feb. 6th - 9th , 2020

Des Moines Home and Garden Show

Iowa Events Center
On Sale TBA
Thursday | Feb. 6th , 2020

Jason Aldean

We Back Tour with Morgan Wallen and Riley Green

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:30 PM
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Saturday | Feb. 8th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Stockton Heat

Pink in the Rink- Local Concert Series

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 6:00 PM
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Sunday | Feb. 9th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Stockton Heat

Crash's Birthday- Youth Jersey Giveaway- Postgame Skate

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 3:00 PM
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Monday | Feb. 10th , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. STOCKTON KINGS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Tuesday | Feb. 11th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. San Antonio Rampage

2 for 1 Tallboys

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Friday | Feb. 14th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. San Diego Gulls

Local Heroes Game- $2 Beer Night- Trading Card Giveaway

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Feb. 15th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. San Diego Gulls

Bobblehead Giveaway

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 6:00 PM
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Feb. 20th - 22nd , 2020

2020 IHSAA STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

Wells Fargo Arena
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Feb. 21st - 23rd , 2020

Salt Company Conference

Hy-Vee Hall
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Sunday | Feb. 23rd , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. SOUTH BAY LAKERS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 4:00 PM
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Tuesday | Feb. 25th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves

2 for 1 Tallboys

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Feb. 26th - 28th , 2020

NFBA Frame Building Expo

Hy-Vee Hall
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Mar. 2nd - 7th , 2020

2020 IGHSAU Girls State Basketball Tournament

Wells Fargo Arena
On Sale TBA
Mar. 6th - 8th , 2020

Iowa Deer Classic

The greatest show in the country for trophy whitetail

Hy-Vee Hall
On Sale TBA
Sunday | Mar. 8th , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 3:00 PM
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Mar. 9th - 13th , 2020

Iowa High School Boys State Basketball Tournament

Wells Fargo Arena
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Sunday | Mar. 15th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. San Antonio Rampage

Pucks & Paws- Dog Bandana Giveaway- Local Concert Series

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 3:00 PM
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Wednesday | Mar. 18th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. San Antonio Rampage

Kids Eat Free Wednesday- Winning Wednesday

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Friday | Mar. 20th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Milwaukee Admirals

Bobblehead Giveaway- $2 Beer Night

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Mar. 21st , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. Texas Legends

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Monday | Mar. 23rd , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. AUSTIN SPURS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Wednesday | Mar. 25th , 2020

Iowa Wolves vs. STOCKTON KINGS

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Friday | Mar. 27th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Rockford Ice Hogs

$2 Beer Night- Helmet Auction

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Saturday | Mar. 28th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Rockford Ice Hogs

Star Wars Night- Postgame Specialty Jersey Auction- Postgame Skate

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 12:30 PM
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Wednesday | Apr. 1st , 2020

Jeff Dunham: Seriously!? World Tour

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Wednesday | Apr. 8th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Kids Eat Free Wednesday- Winning Wednesday

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Friday | Apr. 10th , 2020

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Fan Appreciation- Fan Giveaways

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:00 PM
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Apr. 21st - 23rd , 2020

Global Insurance Symposium

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Apr. 21st - 22nd , 2020

43rd Iowa Governor's Conference on Substance Abuse

Hy-Vee Hall
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May 29th - 30th , 2020

Monster Jam

Wells Fargo Arena
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Thursday | June 11th , 2020

Elton John

The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 8:00 PM
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Sunday | June 28th , 2020

Ozzy Osbourne No More Tours 2

Wells Fargo Arena
Event Starts: 7:30 PM
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Oct. 18th - 21st , 2020

2020 APHL Newborn Screening & Genetic Testing Symposium

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
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Come see the premiere of "The Veil Removed" with Father John Riccardo on December 7th. Buy your tickets today✝️
Congrats to October's Employee of the month, senior catering sales manager Calli! 💯 Calli had a busy and productive month handling the catering logistics for large events such as PEO and Iowa Tech Summit. Keep up the hard work, Calli, and thanks for being one of our #SpectraGreats! ⭐
When former Iowa Events Center marketers get married at the Iowa Events Center, you put it on Instagram. @spectraexperiences brought all of us together. Love you @ecara204 and @mcalvagna! ❤️ #spectraexp #spectrafam
JUST ANNOUNCED: @lanadelrey added NEW DATES to the NFR Tour and she's coming to Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center Ballroom on November 10! Tickets go on sale 10/11 at 10am.
This is what a sold out crowd looks like. 💯 Thanks for an amazing night @lukecombs, @morganwallen and @jamesonrodgers! For more photos from tonight’s show visit @wellsfargoarena_ia 📷: @reesestrickland
We’re not a regular conference we’re a cool conference #iowatechsummit
We are only a few months away from an Evening with Father John Riccardo! Buy your tickets today for this extraordinary event http://bit.ly/2N79FWB
Have a great week @peointernational! We hope you enjoy your stay in Des Moines! #PEO150🌸
We wanna Rock and Roll all night with @kissonline! Visit @wellsfargoarena_ia for more photos from tonight show! ⚡️
@spectraexperiences, operators of the Iowa Events Center, presented a check for $1,909,147 to the Polk County Board of Supervisors from fiscal year 2018-19. For the 14th consecutive year Spectra exceeded their budget, hosting 1.1 Million guests and over 467 events. Special thanks to Polk County for allowing us to manage this facility and bring great events to the community! 👏
We want to congratulate the $1,000 Slide into #MyIEC winner, Dolly! Dolly entered after hearing about the contest through our Cyber Club. 👏 You can still enter to win a Thomas Rhett VIP Concert Experience at our link in bio! @karlchevrolet #attherock
You've got a little over a week to enter our latest Slide into #MyIEC contest presentd by @KarlChevrolet #attherock! Enter to win a Thomas Rhett VIP experience for the #VHSTour at #WellsFargoArena September 6! 🎉 Experience includes tickets, parking and a backstage tour. To enter upload a photo to social media using #MyIEC and tag us @iaeventscenter or sign up at link in bio. Contest ends Aug. 30! Thanks to the @iabarnstormers Storm Chasers for helping us announce this fun promo!
It was so great to visit with national associations who have just booked future events in #CatchDSM, talk to those that have never considered Des Moines before, and chat with those who stopped by to give our city some love. ❤️ Thanks for a great week @ASAEannual, we had a great time! 👏 #ASAE19
Chef Chad always has time to smile for the camera, even when he's in the heat of competition at the 3rd annual @spectraexperiences Culinary Innovation Summit! 🔥🍴The winning team's dish will be featured on Spectra menus across the country. Way to represent #MyIEC Chef Chad! 👊 #SpectraGreats
So much meaningful conversation and energy in the room on Saturday. Thanks @chrispee_bacon for this shot of the ballroom at the Presidential #GunSenseForum
🚨HEADS UP🚨 Hy-VeeTix.com will be down temporarily today for maintenance! We apologize for the inconvenience.
Congrats to Karla Jorgensen, August’s Employee of the Month! Karla has been going above and beyond to prepare front of house staffing to ensure they are always proving our clients with the #SpectraGreat experience. Thanks for setting the ⭐️ standard! #MyIEC
JUST ANNOUNCED: Live at Hy-Vee Hall @wwenxt! See one of the hottest brands in sports entertainment as NXT returns to Des Moines September 26 at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00am!
Have you followed our new Iowa’s Premier Beer, Wine & Food Expo Insta? You should probably get on that —-> (@iowabwf) “Not to be Cheesy but nothing to Wine about when hanging with the boys. 🧀🍷#NationalWineandCheeseDay”
#ThrowbackThursday to ridin' on the Honkey Tonk Highway with Luke Combs last year. Who else is ready for October?! 🎵 🎤
⭐ Congrats to our employee of the month for July, Sous Chef Raul Murillo! A big part of our client's happiness is the food, and Raul delivered on so many big convention center events this past month! 🔪 🍽️ We asked him if he could pick up a new skill in an instant what would it be, and he replied "If I have to pick a new skill it would be be an auto mechanical engineer because I enjoyed working on cars" 🚗 Thanks for being one of our #SpectraGREATS! Keep up the good work! #MyIEC ⭐
Wishing you all a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎇#MyIEC
Happy Retirement to Executive Assistant Linda Heck! 🎉Today is her last day after 33 years with The Iowa Events Center. She has had a hand in almost every event that came though and kept our office running smoothly. The phrase, “I don’t know, go ask Linda” was common among staff. Congratulations on a great career, Linda, we couldn’t be more excited for you as you enter this next phase in your life! 💕

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