2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, September 6th 2025 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

Fleet Farm’s 70-Year Anniversary

Friday, September 12th 2025 - All Day

For 70 years, Fleet Farm has had the pleasure of serving its hardworking neighbors within communities across the Midwest.

To thank their Customers, Fleet Farm is inviting everyone to their 70th Anniversary Celebration – featuring over $170,000 in giveaways and sweepstakes.

Friday, September 12th through Sunday, September 14th, all 50 Fleet Farm stores will give away limited-edition 70th Anniversary Water Bottles, Can Coozies, and Hats to the first 500 Customers on each day.

The Giveaway Schedule:

• Friday, 9/12 – Free 70th Anniversary Water Bottle for the First 500 Customers
• Saturday, 9/13 – Free 70th Anniversary Can Coozie for the First 500 Customers
• Sunday, 9/14 – Free 70th Anniversary Hat for the First 500 Customers

Sweepstakes available for customers to enter include the following:

• John Gillespie Fishing Trip ($4,500 Value)
• 10 $500 Carhartt Shopping Sprees
• Ariens Zero-Turn Lawn Mower ($4,299 Value)
• 5 Other Sweepstakes featuring Sporting Goods, Gift Cards, Tools, and Goodyear Tires

Fleet Farm will also have different opportunities for Customers to enjoy a free snack or treat while taking in the celebration:

• Candy & Snack Sampling: Saturday, September 13th from 9AM until Noon
• Free Hot Dogs & Popcorn: Sunday, September 14th from 11AM until 1PM
• Free Cameron’s Coffee: All Weekend – Up to 20 ounces at participating Fleet Farm Gas Mart Locations

For more information on Fleet Farm’s 70th Anniversary Celebration, please reach out to the General Manager at your local Fleet Farm store or visit their website. See contact sheet for all General Manager contact information.

Steel Magnolias

Friday, September 12th 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
at St James Celebrations
9774 G24 HWY

St. James Celebrations presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ The heart-warming and hilarious play hits the stage Sept. 12 & 13 in the memorial chapel. St James Celebrations is located at 9774 G24 HWY, Indianola, IA.   The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:00 p.m

Set in Truvy’s (played by Kailan Wise) beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (Alison Root), who is not sure whether or not she is still married, the outspoken, wisecracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser (Charissa Hamel), (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee (Denise Forney), who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn (Julie Howland), whose daughter, Shelby (Rachel Thornton), the prettiest girl in town, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play is at times touching and funny.

Directed by Michael Howland as an anniversary present for his wife, Julie. Celebrating 28 years of marriage and love for local theatre.

Contact: Michael Howland Director  – 515-306-7735  doubleblessing7@yahoo.com

Tickets for “Steel Magnolias” – AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY – FREE WILL OFFERING – $5 suggested donation. CASH OR VENMO please.

Steel Magnolias

Friday, September 12th 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
at St James Celebrations
9774 G24 HWY

St. James Celebrations presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ The heart-warming and hilarious play hits the stage Sept. 12 & 13 in the memorial chapel. St James Celebrations is located at 9774 G24 HWY, Indianola, IA.   The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:00 p.m

Set in Truvy’s (played by Kailan Wise) beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (Alison Root), who is not sure whether or not she is still married, the outspoken, wisecracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser (Charissa Hamel), (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee (Denise Forney), who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn (Julie Howland), whose daughter, Shelby (Rachel Thornton), the prettiest girl in town, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play is at times touching and funny.

Directed by Michael Howland as an anniversary present for his wife, Julie. Celebrating 28 years of marriage and love for local theatre.

Contact: Michael Howland Director  – 515-306-7735  doubleblessing7@yahoo.com

Tickets for “Steel Magnolias” – AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY – FREE WILL OFFERING – $5 suggested donation. CASH OR VENMO please.

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

Steel Magnolias

Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
at St James Celebrations
9774 G24 HWY

St. James Celebrations presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ The heart-warming and hilarious play hits the stage Sept. 12 & 13 in the memorial chapel. St James Celebrations is located at 9774 G24 HWY, Indianola, IA.   The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:00 p.m

Set in Truvy’s (played by Kailan Wise) beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (Alison Root), who is not sure whether or not she is still married, the outspoken, wisecracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser (Charissa Hamel), (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee (Denise Forney), who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn (Julie Howland), whose daughter, Shelby (Rachel Thornton), the prettiest girl in town, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play is at times touching and funny.

Directed by Michael Howland as an anniversary present for his wife, Julie. Celebrating 28 years of marriage and love for local theatre.

Contact: Michael Howland Director  – 515-306-7735  doubleblessing7@yahoo.com

Tickets for “Steel Magnolias” – AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY – FREE WILL OFFERING – $5 suggested donation. CASH OR VENMO please.

Steel Magnolias

Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
at St James Celebrations
9774 G24 HWY

St. James Celebrations presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ The heart-warming and hilarious play hits the stage Sept. 12 & 13 in the memorial chapel. St James Celebrations is located at 9774 G24 HWY, Indianola, IA.   The Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:00 p.m

Set in Truvy’s (played by Kailan Wise) beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (Alison Root), who is not sure whether or not she is still married, the outspoken, wisecracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser (Charissa Hamel), (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee (Denise Forney), who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn (Julie Howland), whose daughter, Shelby (Rachel Thornton), the prettiest girl in town, is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play is at times touching and funny.

Directed by Michael Howland as an anniversary present for his wife, Julie. Celebrating 28 years of marriage and love for local theatre.

Contact: Michael Howland Director  – 515-306-7735  doubleblessing7@yahoo.com

Tickets for “Steel Magnolias” – AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY – FREE WILL OFFERING – $5 suggested donation. CASH OR VENMO please.

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, September 27th 2025 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 4th 2025 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.