Hit the road on October 13, 2025, for a scenic ride to support IOWA Service Dogs! Choose between off-road or pavement routes as you collect your 5-card punches and enjoy a day full of fun, all while raising funds to train service dogs for veterans and first responders. All vehicles are welcome—motorcycles, Jeeps, UTVs, ATVs, trucks, and convertibles!

🎶 Summer Lake Bash 🎶
Free Concert – All Are Welcome!

Join IOWA Service Dogs for an evening of lakeside fun, live music, and community spirit!
🎤 Live Music by Nick Ryan
📍 Buoys Bar & Grill
📅 Friday, July 26
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We're coming together to support our mission of providing professionally trained service dogs to veterans and first responders at no cost.

Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and support a pawsome cause!
🌭 Food & drinks available for purchase
❤️ Family-friendly | 🎟 Raffles & more

Presented by: Bakeris Roofing & Leshen Auto Sales

Join us for our Fifth annual

Top Dogs Bag Tournament

This double elimination bags tournament will bring some fun, friendly competition, and raise money for a good cause.

• When: June 21, 2025

  • Registration Opens- 11 a.m.

  • Explanation of Rules- 12 p.m.

  • Play Begins- 12:30 p.m.

• What: Double Elimination Cornhole Tournament

• Cost: $50 per team (two individuals)

• Prizes for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place

Day of Activates:
• Double Elimination Bags Tournament
• 50/50
• DJ

All proceeds from this event will benefit the training and raising of service dogs for first responders and veterans through IOWA Service Dogs

Paws for a Cause, benefiting IOWA Service Dogs will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024 and will feature amazing live music from Jesse and the Medicine Men, delicious dinner, an incredible silent auction, moving stories from our guardians, lovable in-training service dogs, and so much fun.

Ticket Cost:
   • $75 individual
   • $500 table (8)

All proceeds from this event will benefit the training and raising of service dogs for first responders and veterans through IOWA Service Dogs

We have a variety of sponsorship options to fit your company’s charitable giving strategy. With YOUR help, we can continue to change the lives of America’s most deserving through the training and raising of service dogs. 

Take a moment and Paws for a Cause!

The evening will feature amazing live music from Jesse and the Medicine Men, tasty treats, an incredible silent auction, moving stories from our warriors, lovable in-training service dogs, and so much fun.

Ticket Cost:
   • $50 individual
   • $500 table (8) with 8 drink tickets and 1 main prize raffle ticket

All proceeds from this event will benefit the training and raising of service dogs for first responders and veterans through IOWA Service Dogs

We have a variety of sponsorship options to fit your company’s charitable giving strategy. With YOUR help, we can continue to change the lives of America’s most deserving through the training and raising of service dogs. 

Enjoy the scenery, collect your 5 card punches, and raise funds for IOWA Service Dogs. We have two routes so go off road or stay on the pavement.

Cost:

• $30 per person

• $15 additional hand (after registration)

All Vehicles Welcome:

• Trucks, Convertibles, UTVs, ATVs, Jeeps, and motorcycles

• Free trailer parking for UTVs and ATVs in Slater

Join us Saturday, July 29th, on the banks of Lake Ponderosa for the First Summer Lake Bash with music from Jake Simon.

Presented by

• This event is FREE!

• BYOB! Coolers are welcome and encouraged.

• Bring a chair or a blanket.

• Remember, this is for charity! Come out with love in your heart and a smile on your face knowing how many lives you have touched by this event.

• Please be kind to all volunteers and each other. We only want this day to end with smiles, laughter, and more donations to IOWA Service Dogs than ever before. Have a blast! Enjoy all that this year's event has to offer. Kid-friendly, great talent, food, and fellowship. What could be better?

Gold Sponsor

Vanguard Dealer Services
BMC Aggregates

Silver Sponsors

allure aesthetics
Cooper Crawford & Associates
German Plumbing & Heating
Ludwig Real Estate Co.
Mar-Vic Farms

Bronze Sponsors

4 Seasons Trailer & Equipment
Black Electric
Chris Behun Realty
Latcham Enterprises Energy Saving Specialists
Lynn Mawe, Remax
Paglia’s Pizza

Join us for our third annual

Top Dogs Bag Tournament

This double elimination bags tournament will bring some fun, friendly competition, and raise money for a good cause.

• When: June 17, 2023

  • Registration Opens- 9 a.m.

  • Explanation of Rules- 10 a.m.

  • Play Begins- 10:30 a.m.

• What: Double Elimination Cornhole Tournament

• Cost: $50 per team (two individuals)

• Prizes for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place

Day of Activates:
• Double Elimination Bags Tournament
• 50/50
• DJ

All proceeds from this event will benefit the training and raising of service dogs for first responders and veterans through IOWA Service Dogs

Join us for our third annual anniversary celebration honoring our volunteers and warriors!

The evening will include delicious nibbles, a wine, beer, and cash bar, the opportunity to bid on dozens of silent auction packages and live music by Jesse and the Medicine Men.

Doors Open: 6 p.m.
Live Music: 7:30 p.m.
Auction Ends: 9 p.m.

Ticket Cost:
   • $50 individual
   • $75 couple (2)
   • $500 table (8)

All proceeds from this event will benefit the training and raising of service dogs for first responders and veterans through IOWA Service Dogs

Join us for a 5-Card Stud Ride and you could win big! Get your passport card uniquely stamped at each of the stops, minimum of 5 stamps. The top 3 best hands will win a cash prize.

Cost:

• $30 per person

• $15 additional hand (after registration)

• Pre-register by October 9th and receive a free cup and koozie

All Vehicles Welcome:

• Trucks, Convertibles, UTVs, ATVs, Jeeps, and motorcycles

• Free trailer parking for UTVs and ATVs in Slater

*Prizes:

• 1st Place: $500

• 2nd Place: $250

• 3rd Place: $100

*Based on a minimum of 150 poker hands sold

Join us for our second annual

Top Dogs Bag Tournament

This double elimination bags tournament will bring some fun, friendly competition, and raise money for a good cause.

• When: June 25, 2022

  • Registration Opens- 8 a.m.

  • Explanation of Rules- 10 a.m.

  • Play Begins- 10:30 a.m.

• What: Double Elimination Cornhole Tournament

• Cost: $50 per team (two individuals)

• Prizes for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place

• Limited to 50 teams

Day of Activates:
• Double Elimination Bags Tournament
• Raffles
• 50/50
• DJ

All proceeds from this event will benefit the training and raising of service dogs for first responders and veterans through IOWA Service Dogs

The Second Anniversary Celebration is the IOWA Service Dogs' largest fundraiser of the year!

Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
at West48

The in-person event will feature:

auction, live music, food, drinks and much more!

Event Schedule

5 p.m. - Doors Opens

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Auction, Live Music, Food, Drinks

Reserve your Seat

Seating is limited this year due to social distancing requirements so don't wait!

Your tickets will be added to your cart once you fill out the small form.

Bid on the Virtual Auction

In addition to attending the in-person event, you can place bids on our Auction. Anyone can bid on our Auction items by going to biddingowl.com/iowaservicedogs and creating an account.

Auction starts November 6th at 2:30 p.m. (CST) and ends November 13th at 8:30 p.m. (CST)

It's full of everything from sports memorabilia to holiday décor to custom art pieces so check out all the fun items. With the holidays just around the corner, we hope you will be able to find something for yourself or others on your list while supporting a good cause!

Donate to the Auction

We are seeking donations for the Second Anniversary Celebration auction, and silent auction!

• Gift certificates or gift cards

• Home improvement items

• Tickets to local events

• Animal-themed artwork

• Services

• Themed gift baskets

Donations accepted through: October 25, 2021

Sponsor or Underwrite

If you’ve ever considered making an investment in the welfare of first responders or veterans, this is the place to do it. As a sponsor, underwriter, or program advertiser, you or your organization will be highlighted and recognized for your support.

Sponsor

A variety of sponsorships are available and offer an array of benefits to you or your business. Benefits may include: logo on the event marketing materials, mentions in social media to our followers, company name included in e-newsletter, and so much more!

Underwrite

The underwriting donations help cover the cost expenses of the auction so that all funds raised at the event goes directly to the help the warriors. You may make your underwriting gift in honor or in memory of a person or pet.

Questions about the Auction?

If you have questions about the auction or donating an item, please contact our team:

• Mark Schmitt

• Eric Jacobson

• Jan Moore

• Jamie Fisher

Covid-19 Information:

We ask all event attendees to practice current recommended safety guidelines. If you have questions about our COVID-19 safety measures, please contact info@iowaservicedogs.org

By purchasing a ticket, you may be seated next to individuals outside of your household or organization unless you purchase a full table.

Midwest Labrador Retriever Club of Iowa is holding the 5th Annual Back2Back. Find more information at MWLRC.com

The 45th annual tradition will take place at the Greenbelt Landing at the Clive Aquatic Center. We will have a booth with our pups and ways to get involved. Find more about Clive Festival here.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for our first annual

Top Dogs Bag Tournament

Today is a good day to save a life! Mickey’s Irish Pub - Waukee and IOWA Service Dogs are partnering together to bring a bags tournament to the Des Moines Metro.

This double elimination bags tournament will bring some fun, friendly competition, and raise money for a good cause.

• When: June 26, 2021

  • Registration Opens- 9:30 a.m.

  • Explanation of Rules- 10:30 a.m.

  • Play Begins- 11 a.m.

• What: Double Elimination Cornhole Tournament

• Cost: $50 per team (two individuals)

• Prizes for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place

  • 1st: 2 Custom Made Bag Sets

  • 2nd: 2 $100 Gift Cards

  • 3rd: 2 $50 Gift Cards

Day of Activates:
• Double Elimination Bags Tournament
• Raffles
• 50/50
• Food & Drink Specials

All proceeds from this event will benefit the training and raising of service dogs for first responders and veterans through IOWA Service Dogs

Teams can also register day of at Mickey’s Irish Pub - Waukee

IOWA Service Dogs
PO BOX 65056
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Please make checks payable to “IOWA Service Dogs” with Top Dog Bags in the memo line.

Can’t make it to the tournament but still want to donate to IOWA Service Dogs? Go to our GoFund Me Page for more details. If you donate $10 or more through the link, you can have a loved one's name represented at the tournament!

Step 1

Please submit your information before moving onto payment.

Step 2

Come visit us at our booth at the Eastern Iowa Pet Expo!

This event is going to have several other non-profits together to showcase how they take care of their animals in need. There will be animals that will be up for adoption and for fostering. There will also be pet vendors to help find that special item for you and your pet.

For more information, please visit: Eastern Iowa Pet Expo Facebook Page

Join us for a great shopping experience! Many handmade arts and home goods. Everything from personal care, décor, children’s goods, jewelry, custom goods and more! Support a great cause by having lunch courtesy of our American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46. We will have some of our dogs in-training available for a meet and greet.

Join us for a trivia night in the comfort of your home or office. Find more information and how to sign up on our Anniversary Celebration page.

Come visit us at our booth at the Eastern Iowa Pet Expo!

This event is going to have several other non-profits together to showcase how they take care of their animals in need. There will be animals that will be up for adoption and for fostering. There will also be pet vendors to help find that special item for you and your pet.

For more information, please visit: Paws for A Cause Facebook Page

Be in a parade, support a nonprofit, meet some service dogs in training, police officers, firefighters, and explore some of the vehicles our first responders use on the job from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Local first responders and veterans will select the winners! Winners will receive a prize for winning their category. Participants will be awarded prizes just before the start of the parade at 11:00 a.m.

Competition Decorating Categories:
• Most Patriotic
• Most Creative
• Man’s Best Friend
• Best Overall

*All rangers/side-by-sides/carts must be owned and operated by members of the Lake Ponderosa Association and submit an entry fee of $10.00. Registration form and fee must be submitted no later than July 11, 2020 by 10:30 a.m. Please mail or drop off at:

IOWA Service Dogs
%Kari Marshall
381 Center Point Dr.
Montezuma, IA 50171

If submitting payment by check, please make payable to “IOWA Service Dogs.”

See Entry Registration form for more details.

At this time we are postponing the Launch Party. It is important to all of us at IOWA Service Dogs that our community remains safe and healthy. We are working out the details and will hopefully be able to provide updated information soon.

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We are celebrating our new organization with a launch party as well as a meet & greet of all our puppies.