FALL SEASON IS OVER–Halloween Party Was a BLAST!
Our annual HALLOWEEN/TROPHY/PIZZA party is
now history. We had lots of trunks for
special treats. Costumes, games, prizes, pizza and fun!
Here’s the livestream link: https://stream.mux.com/uI9FHGb5AqXmtmhT9pLiQo00sIXpxxCMCIkrWjbPuxYM/high.mp4
Be sure to keep up with our KML News by accessing
our latest “LineUps”. Special edition of Team Photos was
distributed in late September.
Fall edition of the LineUp distributed in mid October.
All available as PDF’s here on our web site.
October 4: Our last Saturday of the 2025 Fall Season.
Weather couldn’t have been better. Great crowds. Lots of hits…and lots of popcorn!
Here’s the livestream link: https://stream.mux.com/j32NPH01jRREpgs3O0194nuTV3yOjg02ItwPcO149eqV02Q/high.mp4
September 27: A beautiful day for baseball.
Great spectator crowds with lots of cheering.
Lots of buddies for 10:30 and 11:30 games.
Here’s the livestream link: https://stream.mux.com/AiWlzy5VoDgX7jd5TKcXcMXc4NMH00mg2fqyR99fA9ug/high.mp4
September 20: Managed to play 3 full games and
first inning of 11:30 game before shutting down to rain.
Here’s the livestream link:
https://stream.mux.com/5PKv00HIc00xpV2fdP002NsMkUzUDSoUJVf7R2023drBsMc/high.mp4
Our annual ALL STAR EVENT featuring the
Des Moines Police & Fire Departments
as our buddies was a big success!
It was warm, but most were too excited to care!
We even played under the lights.
If you missed the event or maybe want to see that
out of the park home run, here’s the link
to click or copy/paste into your browser of the games:
https://stream.mux.com/gBiGAygkItIU018R01iNdElvJajVNDGBGZdkkgPtvdOWc/high.mp4
September 13: We had some high temps for these games.
Outstanding group of buddies!
But by finishing around 12:30 PM, we got
everyone home to air conditioning!
Want to watch from our livestream camera?
Here’s the link to copy/paste to your browser:
https://stream.mux.com/RJk2Ogijy2006fqT3ZxZz02SngZMuUWTxS848YwJ8md5Q/high.mp4
Our Fall Season started Saturday, August 30. It was a glorious day.
Lots of buddies. Great doubling of teams.
AND FAMOUS buddies at the 11:30 game–MLB players who were competing
at the I Cubs-sponsored HOME RUN DERBY X. What fun! Organized chaos!
Click here for some great pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsuTx
Saturday, September 6th was
our annual “WEAR YOUR SCHOOL COLORS DAY”.
Lots of great school colors–Cardinal & Gold, Black & Gold,
Purple & Gray, or Bulldog Blue!
Hope your favorite team won!
Our latest newsletter, The LineUp, was distributed in late September.
PDF available here on our web site. We also distributed a SPECIAL EDITION of 2025 Team Photos.
Lots happening at the Kiwanis Miracle League!
Local FAREWAY stores hosted a significant event that will
benefit all of our Miracle Leagues
here in the Des Moines area. When you shopped at FAREWAY
any time during May 12-17, you hopefully were asked
if you would like to “round up” the amount of your purchase.
This “round up” money was donated by the FAREWAY Stores to our Leagues.
The May Roundup results are in!
Thanks to you and FAREWAY STORES, $3,000
was donated to each of the metro leagues.
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Want to volunteer? Be a coach? Be a buddy?
Volunteer as an individual or as a group? Sign ups now available!
Click on the ORANGE button for more details and link to sign up.
Our new colored ground lights are lighting up our John Brommel
statue–drive by some evening to see the beautiful colors
that change with the seasons.
And please don’t forget your Kiwanis Miracle League
for your giving dollars.
All donations, large and small, are deeply appreciated.
Simply mail a check or make an
online donation right here on our web site.
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Our Kiwanis Miracle League was the beneficiary of the
annual Al Knudsen Memorial Golf Tournament on June 21st. Over 80 golfers
enjoyed the Beaver Creek Golf Course and wonderful comradery in remembering Al.
Donations are still being accepted! Copy and paste the link below to make an online donation.
https://al-knudsen-legacy.perfectgolfevent.com/
The 2024 golf tourney raised
$35,200!
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WATCH HERE FOR ANY WEATHER RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Or visit our Facebook page and be sure to “like us” and “follow us”. A voice mail recording on
515.280.5017 is back up and running.
Past Seasons:
All past season news is archived under the About Us tab at “Past Seasons”
What a wonderful surprise!
THANKS to the Iowa Cubs for donating nearly $40,000 in 2023 to our Kiwanis Miracle League.
We were thrilled…and will put the money to good use as we upgrade
our digital scoreboard to video.
Learn More >>
“Where there is great love there are always miracles.” – Will Cather
Kiwanis Signature Project Gold Winner: Kiwanis Club of Des Moines from Kiwanis International on Vimeo.
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What we do
Kiwanis Miracle League is truly a miracle as it provides a place for children with special needs to enjoy our nation’s pastime, Baseball.
But it is truly so much more than that. It is an opportunity for families to come together and enjoy the great outdoors and the spirit of competition. Or at least what WE call competition. You see, everyone bats, everyone scores and every game ends in a tie.
We also have space for dedicated volunteers, our “buddies” who help our players get the most out of the experience. Groups and individuals from all walks of life have volunteered to be buddies or our youngsters and we welcome you as well. Click on “Volunteer” to learn more!
We also have been blessed with great supporters and financial donations to keep the field running.
Check out our sponsor section >>
One of the best parts about Kiwanis Miracle League is the concession stand–our hotdogs, walking tacos, and popcorn are the best! And every player enjoys a free drink after the game. Our players LOVE that!
But most of all, Kiwanis Miracle League is something you must experience for yourself. No admission charge. Free parking. Smiles abound. Come out to a game this season!
Looking for volunteer opportunities in Des Moines?
Join in the fun at Kiwanis Miracle League. Visit our page for Volunteers today!
The Kiwanis Miracle League need for volunteers continues into the 2024 seasons. Whether you are an individual volunteer or part of a group/team/club, we’d love to have you!
Click Volunteer to get started >>
Benefits
Improved Self Esteem
Make New Friends
Enjoy Some Fresh Air
Bond with Family and Friends
Eat Great Snacks
Be a part of a TEAM
Play Ball
Baseball Quotes
“Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.”
– Ted Williams, Red Sox
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