POPULARITY
Sean Roberts and Jake Mooers from Berkwood Farms! Chris Connolly from Iowa Events Center on a big weekend! NBA Playoffs!
Headlines, Chris Connolly of the Iowa Events Center, and Sean from Wichita - F H2
UFC Fight Night makes its Des Moines, Iowa debut on Saturday, May 3 at Wells Fargo Arena! Learn how it all came together, plus see what's coming up in April on a new episode of All Access with the Iowa Events Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UFC Fight Night makes its Des Moines, Iowa debut on Saturday, May 3 at Wells Fargo Arena! Learn how it all came together, plus see what's coming up in April on a new episode of All Access with the Iowa Events Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Aldean (September 19) and Shinedown (April 25) will be coming to Des Moines in 2025 and tickets are on sale now at HyVeeTix.com. Learn more about the shows and a fun piece of trivia about Jason Aldean and Wells Fargo Arena. Plus, find out about some upcoming events happening on the coming months at the Iowa Events Center including the Des Moines Home and Garden Show, the Iowa Deer Classic, and high school state tournaments.
Jason Aldean (September 19) and Shinedown (April 25) will be coming to Des Moines in 2025 and tickets are on sale now at HyVeeTix.com. Learn more about the shows and a fun piece of trivia about Jason Aldean and Wells Fargo Arena. Plus, find out about some upcoming events happening on the coming months at the Iowa Events Center including the Des Moines Home and Garden Show, the Iowa Deer Classic, and high school state tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Van Winkle and Adam Flack look back on the highlights from the Iowa Events Center in 2024. Plus, Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo returns to Des Moines on January 10 & 11 at Wells Fargo Arena. Garrison Panzer, Production Manager for the World's Toughest Rodeo talks about the action-packed performances featuring some of the nation's most talented rodeo athletes, livestock, and specialty entertainers. Plus, don't miss the FREE pre show each night at 6:00 p.m. where you can get down on the dirt and sit on a real-live bull, learn to lasso, ride a pony, and more!
Matt Van Winkle and Adam Flack look back on the highlights from the Iowa Events Center in 2024. Plus, Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo returns to Des Moines on January 10 & 11 at Wells Fargo Arena. Garrison Panzer, Production Manager for the World's Toughest Rodeo talks about the action-packed performances featuring some of the nation's most talented rodeo athletes, livestock, and specialty entertainers. Plus, don't miss the FREE pre show each night at 6:00 p.m. where you can get down on the dirt and sit on a real-live bull, learn to lasso, ride a pony, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Events Center has announced a new 10-year naming rights partnership with EMC Insurance to rename the exhibit hall and meeting space venue, EMC Expo Center, effective on January 1, 2025. Plus, comedian Matt Rife is coming to Wells Fargo Arena on June 8, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday at HyVeeTix.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Roberts and Lucas Strain in studio! Heather back from vacation tomorrow! 4 Random Question at 4 with Tyler Allen! Chris Connelly from the Iowa Events Center! Sean's Kwik Star Kwik Thought!
On a new episode of All Access with the Iowa Events Center, comedian Shane Gillis is coming to Des Moines next May with tickets on sale this Friday at HyVeeTix.com. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Disney On Ice as Mickey's Search Party comes to Des Moines - November 28 through December 1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a new episode of All Access with the Iowa Events Center, we preview the concerts & events coming in November including Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Nov. 14) and the Des Moines Holiday Boutique (Nov. 15-17). Get tickets today at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Morning Rush 10-23 Hour One - Lebron and Bronny make history and Chris Connelly from the Iowa Events Center joins the show!
Polk County and Oak View Group, operators of Iowa Events Center, have announced a new 10-year naming rights partnership with Casey's, the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the country, to rename the 15,000-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, Casey's Center, effective on July 1, 2025. We sit down with Casey's CEO Darren Rebelez and Iowa Events Center general manager Chris Connolly following the big announcement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekend Recap: ISU escapes, Iowa embarrassed, Scott Dochterman talks Hawkeyes & B1G, new name for Iowa Events Center
Weekend Recap: ISU escapes, Iowa embarrassed, Scott Dochterman talks Hawkeyes & B1G, new name for Iowa Events Center
On a new episode of All Access with the Iowa Events Center, for King & Country and Luke Bryan this weekend! A new mural painted by a local artist can be found inside Wells Fargo Arena. Harlem Globetrotters & Monster Jam tickets are on sale now! And the NBA preseason game between the Timberwolves and 76ers is next Friday! Get tickets to all these events at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brooks & Dunn are bringing the Neon Moon Tour to Wells Fargo Arena on April 24, 2025! Tickets are on sale now at HyVeeTix.com. The Des Moines Community Classic preseason NHL game is Sunday, September 22 with puck drop at 6 p.m. Use promo code EVERYWHERE on the promotions tab to score discounted tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a new episode of All Access, Iowa Events Center general manager Chris Connolly details the many ways Wells Fargo Arena, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, and Hy-Vee Hall have positively impacted Polk County over the past fiscal year. Plus, how is the arena prepping for the big NHL preseason game on September 22 with the Des Moines Community Classic? And Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets go on sale this Friday at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JUST ANNOUNCED: Pentatonix (November 14) and Trans-Siberian Orchestra (December 18) will be coming to Wells Fargo Arena this holiday season! Plus, Adam and Matt look ahead to the great fall concert and event lineup at the Iowa Events Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Des Moines Community Classic presented by Community Choice is coming to Wells Fargo Arena on September 22 - featuring the St. Louis Blues and the first-ever competitive game for Utah Hockey Club. Bill Armstrong, General Manager for the Utah Hockey Club joins us to share what fans can expect at the preseason game and the process of bringing a new team into the NHL. Tickets to the game are available now at HyVeeTix.com! Iowa Everywhere viewers can get discounted tickets by clicking the "Promotions" tab and entering Promo Code: EVERYWHERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luke Bryan makes his first-ever stop at Wells Fargo Arena, Saturday, August 24. Disney On Ice tickets go on sale this week with Mickey's Search Party –November 28 thru December 1. Nine performances over the four days, opening on Thanksgiving Night. Plus, the Iowa Demon Hawks of the Major Arena Soccer League will be hosting three exhibition games at Hy-Vee Hall starting August 24 with a match against Brazil. Look for tickets to all these events at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a special edition of All Access, we get a first look at the new Junior Ballroom at the Iowa Events Center. Formerly the Iowa Hall of Pride, construction started in October 2023 and is near completion. The new 10,560 sq. ft. Junior Ballroom officially opens later this summer and is desined to host events including conferences, galas, and weddings. With the help of airwalls, this space can be transformed into one large room or divided into three separate spaces. Learn more about booking this space at IowaEventsCenter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hockey enthusiasts and sports fans alike can look forward to witnessing NHL action right in the heart of Des Moines. In their first-ever competitive game, the Utah Hockey Club will play the the St. Louis Blues at Wells Fargo Arena - Sunday, September 22. Iowa Events Center general manager Chris Connolly joins the show to talk about how this game came together on a new episode of All Access. Tickets for the Des Moines Community Classic, presented by Community Choice, are on sale now at HyVeeTix.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two-time AEW International Champion wrestler Orange Cassidy joins Matt and Adam live from Wells Fargo Arena before the big show on Wednesday, June 12. Learn how AEW has grown quickly in popularity among fans and his unique "sloth-style" wrestling in the ring. Get your tickets for the show at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Segura, AEW, and Parker McCollum headline a month of entertainment at Wells Fargo Arena this month! Learn about new updates coming to the convention center space of the Iowa Events Center. Plus, Matt and Adam discuss the recent concert at Jack Trice Stadium and what other musical acts would do well in a stadium setting in Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're returning to Des Moines Con! We break down all of the artists, cosplayers and celebrity guests we're excited to see at this year's event. Come visit us May 31 - June 2 at Booth W4 inside Hall A at the Iowa Events Center.
On a new episode of All Access presented by the Iowa Events Center, founder of Des Moines Con Ben Penrod joins to talk about the three-day event coming to HyVee Hall (May 31-June 2). This annual festival is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy. Learn more at DesMoinesCon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Katt Williams, fresh off his live Netflix special, comes to Des Moines on Friday May 10. Nate Bargatze brings The "Be Funny" Tour next week for a fun show Saturday, May 18 at Wells Fargo Arena. And longtime standup comic Tom Segura, who recently roasted Tom Brady, stops by June 6. Plus, AEW Dynamite makes its first-ever stop to Iowa next month for an "ALL ELITE" night of professional wrestling on June 12. Tickets for all shows available at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danger from "Danger and Lindsay in the Morning" on NASH FM 97.3 stops by to preview some of the incredible country music acts coming through Iowa this summer. Find tickets for upcoming Wells Fargo Arena shows at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a new episode of All Access presented by the Iowa Events Center we talk with Dave Simonett from Trampled by Turtles who is playing the Spring Revelry music festival on May 4 at Indianola's Memorial Balloon Field. The band's lead singer and guitarist shares about the beauty of playing outdoor music festivals in the midwest and how the best-selling bluegrass group has evolved over the past two years of making music together. Tickets are available now at SpringRevelry.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced they will play a 2024-25 preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 11 at Wells Fargo Arena. Alex Barker, director of ticket sales for the Iowa Wolves, shares how you can secure tickets for the game. Plus, learn about the variety of concerts coming to Wells Fargo Arena throughout April! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Events Center announced this week that P!nk will return to Wells Fargo Arena on October 24. Tickets go on sale this Friday at HyVeeTix.com. Plus, learn more about Spring Revelry, a new music festival coming to Indianola's Memorial Balloon Field on May 4 featuring Turnpike Troubadours, Ryan Bingham, and Trampled by Turtles. Get tickets now at SpringRevelry.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When could Des Moines host the NCAA tournament again? Iowa Events Center general manager Chris Connolly joins All Access to discuss the process of bidding on the NCAA Tournament for the next cycle that opens in 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Swamp People" star Ronnie Adams will be appearing at the Iowa Deer Classic, March 1-3 at the Iowa Events Center. Adams talks about how he got into hunting gators and what it takes to become one of the most successful hunters on the bayou. Tickets are available at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a new episode of All Access presented by the Iowa Events Center, Matt and Adam talk about the newly announced concerts coming to Wells Fargo Arena including Lil Wayne (April 11), Barry Manilow (August 1), and Luke Bryan (August 24). Plus, communications director for the Iowa High School Athletic Association Chris Cuellar stops by to share more about the upcoming state wrestling and basketball tournaments coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ross Peterson is in for Heather, Iowa basketball, Chris Connolly from the Iowa Events Center, and more - Wednesday Hour 1
One of the biggest stand up comedians on the scene is coming to Wells Fargo Arena. Nate Bargatze is brining "The Be Funny Tour" to Des Moines May 18! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at HyVeeTix.com. Learn how to win a pair of tickets to see Kane Brown's April 18 show. Presented by the Iowa Events Center! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a new episode of All Access presented by the Iowa Events Center, Matt Van Winkle and Adam Flack talk with Director of Operations Harold Peterson about the busy cycle of events moving thorough the events center spaces. Plus, a look at the upcoming concerts coming to Wells Fargo Arena and other Des Moines venues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A-P Correspondent Philip Crowther is live at the Iowa Events Center to discuss Trump's record-setting win in Iowa last night. From the White House, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are weighing in on Trump's win, including the topic of Roe v. Wade and its demise in 2022. CUA Professor Matthew Green joins News Nightly to discuss his thoughts on last night's Iowa results, considering this was the lowest Caucus turnout in 24 years. Later he explains the differences between the Iowa Caucuses and a New Hampshire primary, in terms of style of vote and who constitutes those votes. Congress has only four days to avoid a partial government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a new deal to keep some federal departments open. Bishop Kevin Rhoades from the diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend is the new Chairman of the USCCB Religious Liberty Committee. He discusses why he and his brother Bishops decided to release a report on religious freedom and if the report will address gender ideology. In other news, Pope Francis responded publicly to questions about the Vatican's declaration on blessings for same-sex couples for the first time in a television interview on Sunday night. Pope Francis later touched on the possibility of a trip to his home country of Argentina, EWTN News Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn reports. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn
Donald Trump did what he expected to do in the Iowa Caucus last night by winning it handily and Ron DeSantis saved his campaign by coming in second over Nikki Haley. DeSantis earned a ticket to New Hampshire, where Haley is heavily favored. For the latest, here's KCBS' Doug Sovern. Produced by Mallory Somera and Joe Hiti. Sound design by Joe Hiti. Photo credit: Former President Donald Trump speaks at his caucus night event at the Iowa Events Center on January 15, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowans voted today in the state's caucuses for the first contest in the 2024 Republican presidential nominating process. Trump has been projected winner of the Iowa caucus. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
On a new episode of All Access presented by the Iowa Events Center, music promoter and owner of First Fleet Concerts Sam Summers talks about the extensive renovations and updates made to the historic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines. The nearly 100 year old music venue is set to re-open its doors to the public on February 29 with its first concert in more than a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Presented by the Iowa Events Center, an "All Access" interview with Harlem Globetrotter "Hot Rod" De La Rosa ahead of their visit to Wells Fargo Arena on January 7. Get your tickets today at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Sandler made himself at home in Iowa last week stopping by Drake University for some pickup basketball. How did the Iowa Events Center have a hand in that connection? Tickets for comedian Tom Segura are on sale now for his show at Wells Fargo Arena next year. Could more big comedy shows be on the way? Plus, Taylor Swift breaks the internet ... sort of. Swifties crashed the star's merch site after launching new holiday items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing our newest show "All Access" with our partners at the Iowa Events Center. We'll be taking you behind the curtain to see how Iowa's largest entertainment venue operates, talking with upcoming artists, and discussing the latest in concerts and events around the state of Iowa. In this episode, Chris Williams sits down with Iowa Events Center general manager Chris Connolly and director of marketing Adam Flack to discusses the upcoming Adam Sandler show and the always favorite Disney on Ice later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peak at the Iowa Events Center, Iowa/Wisco Tz, and more - Thursday Hour 2
Des Moines Con has returned for year two and this year it is even bigger! “Des Moines Con is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy!” Nerd Street President Ben Penrod talks about all the entertainment this weekend at the Iowa Events Center. Also, the great voice actors that made up everyone's childhood since the 80's. Des Moines News: Des Moines' EMC Downtown Park on 701 Walnut Street is now open. Watch Video. Be part of the Waukee Independence Day Parade. Learn More. You can Fish for free this weekend across Iowa thanks to the DNR. Free Fishing Days. Events Coming Up this Weekend! Greek Food Fair Festival Principal Charity Classic Mustang Club of Central Iowa's 43rd Annual All Ford Mustang Car Show Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I'll talk to you Monday!
Sean and Heather on a Thursday! NFL scheduling and Amazon flexing! Chad Leistikow calls in to talk Hawks! Gambling accusations in Ames and Iowa City! Chris Connelly from the Iowa Events Center stops by to tell us about new concerts and shows!
Chris Connolly from the Iowa Events Center on the NCAA Tournament, David Kaplan talks Chicago Sports & Trent's Pick of the Day presented by Circa Sports
Murph and Andy talk about the two First Four games including the one that Iowa State plays the winner. They also talk to Chris Connolly from the Iowa Events Center about their crazy week with the NCAA Tournament coming to town Thursday through Saturday. They finish the hour with Throwdowns.