Events


Come From Away

September 11, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour

Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour

September 11, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Ave.

Get tickets.

Come From Away

September 12, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

Come From Away

September 16, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

Come From Away

September 17, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

Come From Away

September 18, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

Come From Away

September 19, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

Come From Away

September 23, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

Come From Away

September 24, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

Come From Away

September 25, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a profound sense of joy and shared humanity that turned thousands of strangers into a lifelong family.

Performance times are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.

1 2 3 4


What's Happening at KIOA

Stuff the Bus

Join us in collecting new and gently used books for children on May 12!

Vote for Des Moines’ People’s Choice

Vote for your favorite local businesses in over 200 categories in Des Moines’ People’s Choice, presented by VanDerGinst Law!

Join the KIOA Email Club

Join today for your shot at prizes and contests open just to members!

KIOA Text Club

Text KIOA to 515-244-4933 to join the 93.3 KIOA Text Club!

Recent Headlines

14 minutes ago in Trending, World

Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side

Fresh

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.

24 minutes ago in Lifestyle

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Fresh

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.