FIRST IT’S RAIN…NOW IT’S HEAT!
SATURDAY’S HEAT INDEX IS WELL OVER 95.
WE ARE CANCELLING OUR 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 GAMES.
WE WILL STILL TAKE TEAM PICTURES
FOR THE FOUR GAMES IN THE MORNING.
JUNE 21 IS TEAM PICTURE DAY FOR MORNING GAMES.
ON JUNE 28, we will take team pictures for
Orioles, Mets, White Sox, Cubs, and all four adult teams.
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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It’s Jimmy Buffett time at the Iowa Cubs!
Des Moines Parrotheads Margaritaville Night 2025 at the Iowa Cubs Saturday, June 14, 6:08 PM.
Join the DM Parrothead Club for a “phun” night. Arrive early to enjoy pre-game music by
Banana Wind! First 1,000 fans will receive a Margaritaville themed Iowa Cubs shirt!
Purchase your tickets through this special link:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Desmoines65
$3 of each ticket comes directly to the Kiwanis Miracle League!
QR Code and link are posted at the player check-in tent.
The 2025 Spring Play Schedule is alive and well!
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.
2024 Trophies are available for pickup NOW!
Our Annual Halloween Trophy/Pizza party was a blast.
The 2024 VISION FINANCIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IS
NOW IN THE RECORD BOOKS!
This golfing event benefited ALL four Miracle Leagues
in the metro area!
And thanks to VFG for a wonderful check for $3,649.34!
And special thanks to Buresh Home Solutions for its check for $660. This money
represented $10 for every walk at home Iowa Cubs games in July.
Thank you, Buresh Homes Solutions for
thinking of the Kiwanis Miracle League!
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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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