4th Annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game Raises $41,000 for Two Local Charities

Iowa Republican legislators and Iowa Democratic legislators faced off in the 4th Annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game that took place following the conclusion of the Iowa Cubs game. Hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm, the event proceeds benefited the Iowa Food Bank Association and Blue Star Mothers of Iowa and raised $41,000.

• Blue Star Mothers of Iowa – A 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal guardians of military members, veterans, and those serving in the guard or reserves. They provide support to service members and their families.
• Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) – Supports Feeding America food banks and their affiliates in Iowa, working to ensure every Iowan has access to sufficient food. Representative Austin Baeth (D), Representative Steve Holt and Representative Hans Wilz (R) emceed the event, illustrating the relationship-building present during the event. These legislators promoted the spirit of bipartisanship while providing entertainment through fun and engaging commentary between players and attendees.

Efforts toward civility and bipartisanship extended to the planning and coordination of the game, led by legislators and lobbyists from across the aisle. I had the privilege of serving on the team along with Senator Kara Warme (R – Story), Senator Izaah Knox (D – Polk), Representative Heather Hora (R – Washington), Representative Daniel Gosa (D – Scott) and the team from Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm, including Logan Murray and Stephanie Kiel.

• Senator Kara Warme (R – Story)
• Senator Izaah Knox (D – Polk)
• Representative Heather Hora (R – Washington)
• Representative Daniel Gosa (D – Scott)

The Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm team, including Logan Murray and Stephanie Kiel Alongside the planning team, the success of the Fourth Annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game and the raising $41,000 donation would not have been possible without the generous support of the following sponsors:

Home Run Sponsors ($2,500)

• Cornerstone Government Affairs
• Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
• Iowa Farm Bureau
• Iowa Hospital Association
• Iowa Manufacturing Housing Association
• Master Builders of Iowa
• MidAmerican Energy Foundation

Triple Sponsor ($1,500)

• Hy-Vee

Legible Double Sponsors ($1,000)

• Associated Builders and Contractors
• Association of General Contractors
• AT&T
• Black Hills Energy
• BrownWinick Law Firm
• Delta Dental of Iowa
• Cedar Rapids Development Group
• Paramount Strategies
• Iowa Association for Justice
• Iowa Beverage Association
• Iowa State Education Association
• Mark Joyce Consulting

Single Sponsors ($500)

• Beltrame Law Firm
• Campbell/Patterson
• Greater Iowa Apartment Association
• PolicyWorks
• Independent Insurance Agents
• Iowa Gaming Association
• Iowa Credit Unions
• Iowa Healthcare Association
• Iowa Soybean Association
• Iowa Optometric Association
• Shine Strategies
• Joe Hrdlicka
• ITC Midwest
• NFIB
• Wellmark

Republicans took a 3-1 lead in The Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game series after the Iowa Republicans defeated the Iowa Democrats 21-9. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 for the Fifth Annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game.

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