Volunteer Work Day

All hands welcome!!

New Classes & Events!

Visit our Events Page to see a complete listing.

Who knew…………..

we had so many artists?! Read more.

Ciao! Siete Pronti?

Our Italian Language classes are back! Read more

Bella Italia Day Camp

An interacive day camp designed for children ages 6 – 12 to have fun while learning about all things Italian. Read More

A Heart-shaped Lake With An Ancient Castle At Its Side

This UNESCO World Heritage Site of Castellaro Lagusello is listed among the “most beautiful villages in Italy”. Read more

L’Inferno

The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago announces the U.S. Tour of Inferno 1911, touching five cities and Midwest states. This exclusive event will premier:

Saturday, May 6 at 7:00pm
Fleur Cinema & Cafe
4545 Fleur Dr., Des Moines, IA

All donations will benefit the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa. Read More

Our Mail Has Moved

Please make note of our new mailing address:

Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa

PO Box 4994

Des Moines IA 50305

Pronto Presto Pop-up Pizza Party

Building Tomorrow Together

Italian American Future Leaders is a not-for-profit that’s building a nationwide collective of movers-and-shakers who can bridge the divide between older and younger Italian American generations. 

In doing so, this new network of leaders will help promote our shared traditions, uphold our heritage and pursue a range of commercial, cultural, advocacy and event-based initiatives.   

 The inaugural 2023 Italian American Future Leaders Conference was attended by one of our own, Brooke Murrow. Read More