Urban Dreams - Iowa

06/18/2026

Summer on Sixth is back!

Join us Thursday evenings through June and July for Summer on Sixth, our weekly celebration with free food, music, fun, and community!

These events are powered by the hard work and creativity of our Summer Youth Employment participants, who help make the magic happen every week.

Come out and see us tonight for the first night of Summer on Sixth. Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite!

Urban Dreams Community Courtyard - 1410 6th Ave. Des Moines, IA 50314
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Want to help keep the fun going? Sponsor a Summer on Sixth or Summer City Hoops event and support youth and community programs! Sign up to sponsor here ---> https://forms.gle/LyQitpYodUM3vLE49

Thank you to the organizations and individuals who have helped make the Summer on Sixth series possible:
Andersen
Ascendance Truck Centers
Athene
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Business Publications Corporation - Des Moines Business Record
D.M. Kelly
United Way of Central Iowa
Urban Dreams - Iowa Board Members
Pam & Harry Bookey
Dr. Mary Chapman
Sharon & Kyle Krause
Kay & Bob Riley
Dr. Dennis Zachary

06/17/2026

Every Wednesday throughout June and July, Urban Dreams brings the community together for Summer City Hoops: a high-energy evening filled with 3v3 basketball, great music, delicious food, and meaningful connections.

This weekly event is free and open to all. Whether you're here to play, support youth, or just vibe with the neighborhood, you're invited.

This series is powered by our Summer Youth Employment Program, where youth employees build skills in teamwork, leadership, and event production by running the show each week.

Catch them in action tonight at the first Summer City Hoops event of the summer. Come hungry, bring your crew, and join us on the court!

Evelyn K. Davis Park - 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Want to help keep the momentum going?
Become a sponsor of Summer City Hoops or Summer on Sixth to support local youth leadership and community engagement.

Sign up to sponsor: https://forms.gle/LyQitpYodUM3vLE49

Thank you to the organizations and individuals who have helped year after year to make Summer on Sixth series possible:
Andersen
Ascendance Truck Centers
Athene
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Business Publications Corporation - Des Moines Business Record
D.M. Kelly and Company
United Way of Central Iowa
Urban Dreams - Iowa Board Members
Pam & Harry Bookey
Dr. Mary Chapman
Sharon & Kyle Krause
Kay & Bob Riley
Dr. Dennis Zachary

06/10/2026

Celebrating another birthday this week!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Diantha! 🎉

Diantha is one of the friendly faces who greet you when you walk through our doors. She always makes sure you feel welcome and supported.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday! 🎂🎈

06/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Diane! 🎉

Thank you for keeping everything running smoothly and for always being willing to lend a helping hand. We're grateful to have you on our team.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a fantastic year ahead! 🎂🎈

05/21/2026

We love our long standing partnership with Broadlawns Medical Center!!!

05/17/2026

As we enjoy watching the PGA TOUR PGA Championship, do you know Urban Dreams - Iowa has a state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator?

It’s open to the public by reservation for a fee, and Des Moines Public Schools golf teams can use it free of charge.

But the real inspiration behind the simulator started with a Harding Middle School student who was an amazing young golfer who simply needed more access to indoor golf. We took that vision to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel through a grant request, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Today, we’re proud to share that this same student is now a senior at North High School, has received a full ride to play golf at Wayne State University, and has been named the The Des Moines Register Female Student Athlete of the Week.

That’s what Urban Dreams is all about: creating access, opening doors, and helping young people reach their full potential to achieve their dreams!

Seleah Vivanh-Vong turned in a dominant performance for the Des Moines East girls golf team during the Dragon Invitational on May 4 at the Jester Park Golf Course in Granger.

Vivanh-Vong was the meet's individual medalist by an impressive three strokes. She shot a 2-over par round of 74 over 18 holes.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/05/15/des-moines-register-athlete-of-the-week-winners-saleah-vivanh-vong-jackson-miller/90036157007/

05/16/2026

We had another amazing .dreams.iowa SYEP day at the .

05/14/2026

Job Posting: Director for Philanthropic Engagement DMPS and DMPS Foundation Executive Director

https://dmps.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5712235&fbclid=IwY2xjawRzBbxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeddWRNQvYHB3P3DjxBQn0l9mFIPIFpS7b0ryO-3jNvh1fWNyTgItRiyXos8A_aem_3xDcL3Wd38NRBikqyk9_zg

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