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On a new All Access with the Iowa Events Center, looking back at 20 years of history at Wells Fargo Arena since it opened in 2005! Memorable moments, the first concert, and artists who were openers and went on to became stars.

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Shane Gillis (May 31) and Matt Rife (June 6) are bringing their comedy tours to Wells Fargo Arena. Limited tickets remain for both shows at HyVeeTix.com. Plus learn more about up-front prices for event tickets that now reflect the actual amount a customer will pay at checkout up-front when selecting seats, instead of adding in the fees at checkout.

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Eric Church is coming to Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, September 27! Learn how you can win a pair of tickets to the show in Des Moines. Plus, we get your primed for Fight Week as Chris Williams sits down with WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Raquel Rodriquez ahead of Smackdown on Friday.

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The octagon comes to Des Moines for the first time May 3 for UFC Fight Night. Fight fan Scott Siepker helps us break down the two main card bouts between Cory Sandhagen/ Deiveson Figueiredo and Bo Nickal / Reinier de Ridder. Plus, Des Moines native Jeremy Stephens makes his UFC return!

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Wells Fargo Arena will be rocking this month with Mercy Me (April 17), Brooks & Dunn (April 24), and Shinedown (April 25). Announcing a new concert for the fall and a new date for a previously scheduled show. Find upcoming shows and tickets at HyVeeTix.com

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The Jonas Brothers are bringing their "LIVING THE DREAM" tour to Wells Fargo Arena on October 5, a powerful, full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing in malls to headlining the biggest stadiums in the world. Plus, more details about UFC coming to Des Moines on May 3!

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UFC Fight Night makes its Des Moines, Iowa debut on Saturday, May 3 at Wells Fargo Arena! Learn how it all came together, plus see what's coming up in April on a new episode of All Access with the Iowa Events Center.

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Paralympic gold medal winner Matt Stutzman talks about his impressive archery career. The Iowa native, born without arms, was the first Paralympian to use his legs and feet to compete in the sport. Stutzman debuted in the 2012 London games winning a silver medal and has continued to blaze a trail, inspiring the next generation of para archers to compete at the highest level. This week, he was recognized as one of six finalists for the prestigious World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability at the 2025 Laureous Sports Awards. You can meet Stutzman on Saturday, March 8 at the Iowa Deer Classic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside the EMC Expo Center.

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Former NBA player and coach Sam Mitchell joins All Access to talk about his long basketball playing career and how he landed his first head coaching job. Mitchell also shares what he remembers about playing with Kevin Garnett during his rookie season with the Timberwolves and the state of the NBA today.

Mitchell will be joined by Timberwolves alum Christian Laettner Friday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. to sign autographs and take photos with fans ahead of the Wolves game at Wells Fargo Arena.

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IHSAA communications director Chris Cuellar gives us an All Access look at the upcoming state wrestling and basketball tournaments at Wells Fargo Arena. Plus, learn more about the upcoming changes to the state tournament broadcasting rights and new locations for state baseball.

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