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‘The next generation’ of Iowa skaters are carving out a community in the nation’s largest skatepark

On any sunny afternoon, the Lauridsen Skatepark in downtown Des Moines is filled with locals and out-of-towners, amateurs and pros, teens and 20-somethings. And right along with them, you’ll find the Subsect Kids Skate Crew, a group of skaters who are among the youngest at the park. “They really found and created their own space […]

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Photo Gallery: ICON Water Trails and Iowa Rivers Revival host a big cleanup in Des Moines

Iowa Confluence Water Trails (ICON) and Iowa Rivers Revival joined forces for a huge clean up around Des Moines on Friday morning, May 19. Volunteers kicked off the clean-up with a gathering at Captain Roy’s for safety tips, safety vests, gloves, grabbers and both reusable and standard trash bags. Originally, the cleanup included a water […]

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