Des Moines Corporate Games News

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 12, 2025 – Winners of the tenth annual Des Moines Corporate Games presented by will be recognized at the Awards Celebration at the Johnston Farmers Market on Tuesday, August 19. Over 15,000 people participated in the 2025 Games.

Ten years and going strong! The Des Moines Corporate Games continue to be the hottest summer competition program in the greater metro area," says Chuck Long, CEO & Executive Director of the Iowa Sports Foundation. "With over 20 sports and events to choose from, companies of all sizes within a host of industries came together for 8 weeks of friendly competition and team building. If you weren't able to join us this year, get your team together and get ready for 2026!"

Corporate champions (listed in order of first, second, third, fourth place and fifth place):

  • Division 1: Corteva Agriscience; Principal; MidAmerican Energy; Farm Bureau; Pella Corporation;
  • Division 2: Palmer Group ; LCS ; F&G; DeeZee ; EquiTrust Life Insurance
  • Division 3 : DLL Finance; FHLB Des Moines; Wellabe; Farmers Mutual Hail; IMT Insurance; KKR
  • Division 4: R&R Realty Group; Ernst & Young; ClaimDOC; MODUS/RDG; Musco Sports Lighting
  • Division 5: Zirous; Iowa Soybean Association; Deloitte, VizyPay ; Foster Group
  • Division 6: TEKsystems; Krause Group; Eide Bailly, UHY; Foth
The 2025 Des Moines Corporate Games saw four repeat champions with Corteva, DLL, R&R Realty, and TEKsystems. The two new champions include Palmer Group who finished 4th in 2024 and Zirous, who consistently finishes on the podium. Corteva and R&R Realty grabbed early leads in their respective divisions and never looked back. The four remaining divisions all were extremely competitive down to the last week of events. These divisions saw several lead changes throughout the summer and tons of movement all along the leaderboard.

“The DLL team looks forward to participating in the Des Moines Corporate Games every year. It’s a meaningful way for us to connect with our colleagues, strengthen connections with other local businesses, and do some good in our community. We’re proud to take home first place this year and grateful for everyone who dedicates so much time to organizing and participating in the Corporate Games.”— Eric Elben, U.S. Chief of Staff, DLL

Of the Division Champions, Corteva claimed it’s 8th title overall and 6th in 5 years. R&R Realty also has been crowned champions 5 years in a row. DLL and Zirous have an abundance of top 3 finishes while adding 1st place awards to their trophy cases this year. TEKsystems finishes its second year in the games with another title.

“TEKsystems has competed in the Des Moines Corporate Games for the past two years, and we’re fortunate to say we’ve taken home the championship both times! The games give us a chance to connect with colleagues, strengthen relationships, and building camaraderie in a fun, competitive environment. Beyond the competition, the Corporate Games have proven to be a great networking opportunity, allowing us to engage with professionals from across the Des Moines area. We’re incredibly grateful that the Iowa Sports Foundation offers events like these that foster both community and collaboration. As we look ahead to next year, we’re fired up for the chance to three-peat, just like Shaq and Kobe!” – Allyson Doorenbos, Specialized Functional Recruiter, TEKsystems.

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Blood Donation Challenge, Meals from the Heartland Challenge, and Volunteer Service Awards
In addition to the physical activities offered, two challenges were offered in 2025 to promote service within the community. Supplies of blood products typically run low in the summer, and the Des Moines Corporate Games participants partner with LifeServe Blood Center to increase donations during these crucial months. In total over 1500 participants donated throughout the summer; up slightly from a year ago. In total, over 5000 lives were saved.

Top donors:
  • Division 1: Principal
  • Division 2: Dee Zee
  • Division 3: IMT Insurance
  • Division 4: R&R Realty
  • Division 5: Northwest Bank
  • Division 6: RMH Systems
The Des Moines Corporate Games partnered with Meals from the Heartland once again to create a challenge aimed at providing volunteer opportunities for participating companies to package meals that serve hungry people in the Des Moines area and around the world. Over 1,800 participants packed meals this summer.

Top participants:
  • Division 1: Pella Corporation
  • Division 2: LCS
  • Division 3: Farmers Mutual Hail
  • Division 4: Ernst & Young
  • Division 5: Zirous
  • Division 6: Eide Bailly
Many companies supplied volunteers to assist with the operation of the events during the Corporate Games. The companies with the most volunteers in each division were given the Volunteer Service Award.

Division winners:
  • Division 1: Farm Bureau
  • Division 2: Palmer Group
  • Division 3: Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines
  • Division 5: Zirous & Iowa Soybean Association
  • Division 6: RMH Systems


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About the Corporate Games
The Des Moines Corporate Games is a project of the Iowa Sports Foundation and the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The company-based competition, starting June 1 and ending July 31, enables and supports teamwork, company pride and corporate wellness through healthy competition. There are over 20 activities that include both competitive and non-competitive events. All events are held in the evenings and on weekends. Additional metro partners included area parks and recreation departments, Drake University, and the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. To learn more visit www.dmcorporategames.org.

About the Iowa Sports Foundation
The Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) is a nonprofit organization that helps develop amateur sports in Iowa and promote positive lifestyles and physical fitness through athletic events and health initiatives. The five pillars of the ISF include the Iowa Games, Live Healthy Iowa, Adaptive Sports Iowa, Iowa Senior Games, and the Iowa Corporate Games. To learn more visit iowasportsfoundation.org.

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