Iowa

Event News
Sports Business
Destinations

More Event News

IRONMAN Announces Des Moines as Location for 2020 70.3 World Championships

September 3, 2019

IRONMAN is excited to announce that Des Moines, Iowa has been selected as a new multi-year host venue. more >>

Des Moines Hosting 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship

August 29, 2019

Des Moines, Iowa has been selected as a new multi-year host venue, beginning with the 2020 IRONMAN® 70.3® North American Championship. more >>

NCAA Championship Bid Portal Has Opened

August 26, 2019

While information has been available, the bid portal for those interested in hosting events in 86 of the NCAA’s 90 championships is now open. more >>

Top Gymnasts Headed for Des Moines

July 2, 2019

Two defending acrobatic gymnastics pair champions are registered to compete in the 2019 USA Gymnastics Championships. more >>

Ironman Announces Des Moines, Iowa as Host City Of New 2020 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon

June 25, 2019

Des Moines, Iowa has been selected as a new multi-year host venue for the 2020 IRONMAN® 70.3® North American Championship. more >>

More Sports Business

NAIA Honors Outstanding Hosts for Sports Events

September 3, 2019

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its third-annual host excellence award honorees last week. more >>

Discount Tire Signs Three-Year Sponsorship Deal with the Heartland Soccer Association and the Kansas City Champions Cup

June 10, 2019

Heartland Soccer Association has announced that Discount Tire is the Official Tire Supplier of Heartland Soccer Association. more >>

Catch Des Moines awarded Best Student-Athlete Experience Event for NAIA 2018 Wrestling National Championships

September 17, 2018

The NAIA has announced the second year of the NAIA National Championship Host Excellence Awards. more >>

Sports Turf Managers Association Awards Environmental Facility Certification to 14 Facilities

June 11, 2018

Sports Turf Managers Association has announced a total of 14 facilities with the organization’s Environmental Facility Certification. more >>

Youth on Course Announces Four New Partnerships to Expand Junior Golf Access in 22 States

March 26, 2018

Youth on Course has expanded its national affordable golf program to four new associations. more >>

Content not yet available.

Featured Organizations

Catch Des Moines
Iowa

Cedar Rapids Tourism
Iowa

Days Inn
Arizona

Hilton Hotels
Florida

Ramada Inn
Texas

More Organizations

Articles

	Article \| August 21, 2019 Even One Year Out, 'Field of Dreams' Game is Big Business By: Michael Popke It’s still a year away but the first-ever Major League game to be played at the iconic “field of dreams” in Iowa corn country is already an... More>>

	Article \| June 27, 2019 Ready to Fight By: Tracey Schelmetic Combat sports offer both youth and adults a great way to interact in person, focus, gain self-discipline, reduce stress and stay fit. Even better... More>>

	Article \| April 24, 2019 Venues Suited to Victories By: Tracey Schelmetic It’s one of the oldest sports known to man but its facilities are state-of-the-art and designed to coax the best performances out of athletes at... More>>

	Article \| February 6, 2019 Report: Charter Planes Used More by Men’s Teams Than Women’s By: Michael Popke The great divide between men’s and women’s teams at the collegiate level is an often-referenced (and much argued) issue. A recent report... More>>

	Article \| February 6, 2019 Coast-to-Coast Trail Could Give Event Owners a Way to Challenge Endurance Athletes, Bucket Listers By: Mary Helen Sprecher It might be premature to tell the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail to step aside but a coast-to-coast, traffic-free trail could be a... More>>

	Article \| November 19, 2018 2018 CHAMPIONS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT IN SPORTS TOURISM By: Mary Helen Sprecher SDM is proud to announce its 2018 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award winners. This year’s Champions represent the most notable... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 Should U.S. Soccer Diversify Venue Selection for the Men’s National Team? By: Michael Popke U.S. Soccer needs to start thinking outside the box – or at least outside its traditional map – if it wants to get more in-person spectators. In... More>>

	Article \| July 18, 2018 In the Fight By: Tracey Schelmetic Combat sports remain popular among kids and adults. These sports include the traditional forms, wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing, and... More>>

	Article \| June 13, 2018 State Games of America By: Mary Helen Sprecher In 2017, State Games of America, a biennial Olympic-style event, hosted 12,000 athletes from 47 states as well as the District of Columbia, Canada... More>>

	Article \| May 31, 2018 On the Right Track By: Michael Popke Track and field, historically one of the oldest sports in the world, remains popular at all levels – high school, college and even at the Olympics,... More>>

Destination Spotlights

Case study | February 28, 2019
Where Venue Flexibility Meets Midwestern Hospitality

By: Michael Popke

If you’re even vaguely familiar with Iowa, you know that wrestling is one of the state’s most popular sports, which is why wrestling tournaments... More>>