Capital Crossroads

Capital Crossroads was honored to support the Greater Des Moines Partnership's recent intercity visit of more than 170 leaders from Commerce Lexington Inc.!

To showcase innovative approaches to workforce housing in our region, we hosted a delegation for a tour of Star Lofts along The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand and a conversation with Scott and Molly Cutler of Cutler Construction Company.

Regional Council Members representing the City of Waukee, Polk County Housing Trust Fund, and Hubbell Realty Company also joined The Partnership for a panel discussion on the state of housing in Central Iowa and how cross-sector collaboration plays a key role in driving progress.

A week of unity and celebration! ❤️

Iowa Juneteenth's event lineup offers something for the whole family. Whether you're joining the Jubilee, the golf outing, the Neighbors Day Celebration, or another gathering, every engagement is a chance to celebrate culture, community, and connection in Central Iowa.

Don't miss the chance to recognize leaders, enjoy local vendors, learn about community resources, and share good times with your neighbors.

Learn more and purchase tickets for required events here: https://www.iowajuneteenth.org/events.html

The Official Iowa Juneteenth Line Up for June Events!! You can purchase ticket for events that are required at https://www.iowajuneteenth.org/events.html

** Friday June 7: Embrace The Race 5K will be held at Raccoon River Park Trail, 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines with activities beginning at 12:30pm. Enjoy an afternoon full of fitness and health. Sign up for the run and get active.

** Monday, June 15: Iowa Juneteenth Soiree will be held at Palms Restaurant, 1905 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines from 5pm - 7pm. A special catered meal provided by Palms will be provided. Enjoy an evening of community and culture as we prepare for a week of celebration. Limited seating available.

**Thursday, June 18: Iowa Juneteenth Jubilee will be held at the State Historical Building, 600 E Locust Street, Des Moines starting at 5pm. Join us for an evening to honor our high school essay award winners, community leader recognition, and an open forum discussion. Food catered by Mama Africa Catering, AJ's Catering, Barrata's Restaurant, Ruby B's Kitchen, and Chellie's Sugar Shack. Limited seating available.

**Friday, June 19: JUNETEENTH DAY!!! Iowa Juneteenth Golf Outing will be held at Top Golf Des Moines, 7680 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines from 9am - 12pm. Bring the team or come as an individual to enjoy a game of Black Party. Hit anywhere on the green to score points and the highest earner wins. Prizes provided to the top leaders of the game. We are offering (2) sessions. Light refreshments provided. Limited seating available.

**Saturday, June 20: Neighbor's Day Celebration will be held at Western Gateway Park, 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines from 12pm - 6pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!! The entire family and friends for a day of live music, great food, small business shopping, health connections, and community resources. We will provide a children play area full of fun activities. This is FREE to the everyone!!

When communities work together, great things happen 🚌🏡🌳🚴‍♀️🏢

Last Friday, we were proud to join regional partners in hosting nearly 75 elected officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders for a sneak preview of DART’s new Route 4, a Crosstown loop that connects five metro cities for the first time.

This tour highlighted how thoughtful planning and coordinated investments in transportation, housing, placemaking, and economic development help create connected communities, expand opportunity, and support growth throughout Greater Des Moines.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. We’re grateful to be part of a network of partners committed to moving our entire region forward, together 💛

Learn about DART’s new routes, launching June 14, at https://www.ridedart.com/

Polk County Housing Trust Fund
Des Moines Area MPO
Greater Des Moines Partnership
City of Des Moines - Government
City of Urbandale, Iowa
City of Clive
City of Windsor Heights, Iowa
City of West Des Moines - Government