DMAM Next Chapter Retirement Group Meeting When: Second Friday of each month, following the regular Rotary meeting Where: Wakonda Bar Who: Retirees, those considering retirement, and anyone with stories or advice to share Join us for an informal and engaging discussion on planning for and living a fulfilling retirement. New topics each month! Stay after the Rotary meeting to connect, share, and learn from others navigating the next chapter of life
The Many Lives of Michael LaValle Michael Lavalle is one of Des Moines' most interesting people and entrepreneurs - covering topics such as reimagining the rivers of Des Moines; Des Moines' first celebrity chef; what's up with the new Atlas; senior games 100-meter dash winner; aging and CBDs; or sustainable wine concepts. Michael looks forward to reconnecting with many of us he knows and has fed over the years.
Join us! Club volunteers are needed every third Friday following the regular Rotary meeting to make sandwiches for The Connection Cafe. The Connection Cafe serves lunch five days a week to homeless and low income individuals and families in downtown Des Moines. Learn more at their website https://theconnectioncafe.org/.
Des Moines A.M. Rotary Board meeting to follow the regular Rotary Meeting.
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Sign Up Below! We’re looking forward to hosting our next Founders Day on May 22, 2026! Please RSVP by Friday, May 15, to give our hosts enough time to plan accordingly. Below is a preview of what to expect at each location. We’re looking forward to a great morning celebrating our member businesses together! Founders Day RSVP Iowa Coalition for Public Charter Schools / Des Moines Prep Host: Mike Huguelet 95 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA The Iowa Coalition for Public Charter Schools (ICPCS) supports the growth of high-quality, tuition-free public charter schools across Iowa, expanding innovative educational opportunities for students and families statewide. ICPCS is proud to host its Founders Day event at Des Moines Prep - the newest public charter school in Des Moines and part of Iowa’s growing movement to provide more personalized, college- and career-focused learning options for students. Des Moines Prep opened in August of 2025 as a school focused on excellence and joy, where students develop the skills and values necessary to lead with ambition and purpose. Our small high school size means every student is known and supported enough to be challenged by a rigorous and dynamic learning environment. Please join us for a 25 […]
Iowa's Cancer Crisis Harkin Institute & Iowa Environmental Council Details TBA
In the Blue View room at Wakonda Club.
History of Wakonda Club & PCC Aaron Krueger is in his sixteenth season at Wakonda Club in 2026. He was named General Manager of Wakonda Club in March. Aaron is originally from Fulton, Illinois and is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he competed on the men’s golf team. He became a Class A PGA Member in 2007 and has been the host PGA Professional for the Principal Charity Classic every year it has been held at Wakonda Club, since 2013. Aaron served as the President of the Iowa PGA in 2017-2019 and was the 2008 & 2013 Iowa PGA Section Champion. He was recognized as the 2017 Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year and the 2019 Iowa Golf Association PGA Professional of the Year. He has competed in the 2019 and 2014 John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour and in a major championship, the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Aaron is a member of the PGA of America’s national Board of Directors and will chair the PGA Tournaments and Member Championships Committee. Aaron and his wife Tonya live in Norwalk. They have one daughter, Lydia, who just concluded her freshman year studying Graphic […]
Please stop by the Blue View room after the regular Rotary meeting to receive your onboarding packet for RY 2026-2027 and instructions for the DMAM Board Retreat later in the month.