The fourth annual

It's About Time Gala

raised more than

$65,000!

We are so proud to have exceeded last year's total, and we are so thankful to all the donors and volunteers involved who enabled us to achieve this success.

 

 

Special Thanks To ...

 

Our Supporting Sponsors!  Your contributions of $5,000 to $7,500 make this event possible.

   

 

Our "Time To Obtain Safety" Contributors! Your contribution of $1,500 - $1,200 will help 10 women navigate the legal system and secure protective orders.

Mike and Marne Woods

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

 

Our "Time to Change the Law" Contributors! Your contribution of $1,000 will pay for legal transcripts needed to represent battered women at the appellate level.

Roxanne Barton Conlin

          

 

Our "Time to Train" Contributors! Your contribution of $500 will help train community professionals in providing a seamless response to domestic violence.

WILLIAM & SARABETH ANDERSON
 ASK STUDIOS
 CATCHWIND
 JIM & DEB FISHER
 INTERNETSOLVER
 IOWA ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN ATTORNEYS
 KRISTA JACOB & JIM OLIVER
 POLK COUNTY WOMEN ATTORNEYS
 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
 JUSTIN & JOHNA SULLIVAN
 WHITAKER HAGENOW GBMG

 

Our Host Committee:

Marti Anderson and Bob Brammer

Sean Bagniewski and Vidhya Reddy

Dr. and Mrs. (Robin) Phillip Bear

Carrie and Ray Bening

Jamie and Gary Buelt

Gayle and Scott Butler

Bonnie Campbell

Emily and Brad Chafa

Mary Jane Cobb and John Outcelt

Jerry and Linda Crawford

Critelli and Hubbard Law Firm, P.C.

Critelli Properties L.L.C.

 

Jean Hessburg and Ron Parker

Christy and Mark Joyce

Kabel Business Services

Andy and Dan McGuire

Catholic Charities Phoenix House

Gus and Charlotte Nelson

Soldat and Parrish-Sams P.L.C.

John and Cyndi Pederson

Jan and Lynn Reinicke

Laura Roan

Lana and Tom Schlapkohl

Dusky and Connie Terry

Tom and Christie Vilsack

 

Our Food and Beverage Providers:

Mary Ann Smith Catering

            

Our Emcees, Performers, Photographer, and more Special Volunteers:

Rachel Pierce     Erin Kiernan     Stacey Horst

 

Performers

Mary Boyvey

Cari Jones

Dawn Suarez

Kat Brace

Michelle White

Mandie Pirog

Molly Pim

 

Roxi Copland

 

Tim McConnell Fine Photography, Indianola

Pristine Linens

Girl Scout Troop 661, Des Moines

Kevin McCarthy

Junior League of Des Moines

 

Our Event Committee:

Event Co-Chairs


Tobbie Walter
Kathy Nebel

Sponsorship Chair

Nichole Banowetz

Logistics Co-Chairs

Gina Kidd
Tracey Smith

Committee Members


Vanessa Blanchfield
Alicia Drake
Alison Jepsen
Natalie Koerber
Whitney Longnecker
Amy McCurtain
Stephanie Neve
Martine Olson-Daniel
Chris Patton
Joelle Stolte
Brooke Timmer

 

Our Auction Donors:

2nd Wind Exercise Equipment
7 Flags Health and Fitness Center of Clive
A+ Nails
Aaron D. Powell
Active Endeavors
Aimee
Alicia Drake
Alexa Woodruff
Amber Markham
American Awards Inc
Ames Silversmithing
Amy McCurtain
Anani Salon and Spa
Andrea and Jeff Corcoran
Ankeny Anytime Fitness
Ankeny Lanes
Anna Maria Island Accommodations
Applebee's Grill and Bar
Arnold's Park
Art and Deb Soderholm
Aspen Athletic Clubs
Atomic Garage - Valley Junction
Aubrey Potter
Autumn Leaf Gifts
Aveda Institute of Des Moines
Banowetz Antique Mall
Barbara Bell
Barton Solvents
Bauder's Pharmacy
Bella Salon and Spa
Beth Jackley
Bethany Kohoutek
Bett's Bridal Accessories - Valley Junction
Big Creek Marina
Bike Country
BikeIowa.com
Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar
Bonefish Grill
Brad Good and The Den
Brad Meester
Briarwood Golf Club of Ankeny
Brighton Collectibles
Brooke Peterson
Brooke Timmer
Brown Street Inn
Build-a-Bear
Cabaret Nightclub in West Glen
Casey Wiegmann
Casey's General Store
Cazador
Chicago Cubs
Chocolate Storybook
Christie Boekholt
Civic Center of Des Moines
Click Photography
Cook's Emporium
Court Ave Restaurant and Brewing Company
Creative Images
Creative Treasures
Crime Victim Assistance Division Staff
Cup of Kryptonite
Curves on 42nd
Danielle Krenz
Dawn's Hide and Bead Away; Now Beadology
Delta Dental
Des Moines Botanical Garden
Diane McKee
Dos Rios
Dr. Deb Thorsheim
Drake University Athletic Dept.
Durbine Designs
Earth Made Clean
El Bait Shop / High Life Lounge
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Emily Chafa and Family
Ephemera Stationary Studio
Everts Flowers and Gifts

Farrell's of Beaverdale

 

Fetch! Pet Care
Fiscus Jewelers
Fitness World Downtown
Fong's Pizza
Fox River Mills
Frackleberrys - Valley Junction
Fridley Theatres
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Glazed Expressions
Golf Etc. For Women
Gong Fu Tea
Granite City Food and Brewery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Green Bay Packers
Glazed Expressions
Golf Etc. For Women
Gong Fu Tea
Granite City Food and Brewery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Green Bay Packers
Harrison Sports in Ankeny
Heartland Area Education Agency
Hessen Haus
House of Bricks
Hykes Furniture Services
Hy-Vee West
I-Cubs
Imagine Peace Massage
Indigo Body Art Gallery
Iowa Barnstormers
Iowa Prison Industries
Iowa Sky Tours
Iowa State University Bookstore
Isabel Bloom LLC - Valley Junction
It's All About Me Boutique & Spa
Jaci's Cookies
Jake's Journey
Janet Seeberger/Studio 115
Java Joe's
Jennifer Juhler
Jenny Koenig
Jessica Southard
Jester Park
Jett and Monkey's Dog Shoppe
Jim and Teri Osborn
Joan Kennedy
John Dana Custis
Johna Sullivan
Josh Schwake
Judy K's Treasures from the Heart - Valley Junction
Junnia Veach
Kaitlin Rasdon
Kansas City Royals
Karen Jares
Karen Middleton
Kathy Nebel
Kees Camp
Kelly Sargent/Helen's Pajama Party
Kelly Ziemann
Kiln' Time Studio
Kim Powell
Kirsten Faisal
Kitchen Collage
Kyle's Bikes
La Fleur Chiropractic
Landscape Design
Leif Gustafson
Limerglam Boutique - Valley Junction
Linda McGuire
Lisa Deaton
Liz Albright-Battles
Lois Crilley
Lori Rineheart/Geez Louise
Lucca
Magic Threads
Mainstream Boutique - Valley Junction
Margaret Sanders
Marilyn Tews-Middleton
Marion PEO
Marla Gerritsen
Trashout LLC
Marriott West Des Moines
Martine Olson-Daniels
Massage Envy
Massage Heights of Ankeny
Massage Par Excellence
Matty & Me - Mary Mouw

Mau Marine Inc
McFlashpants

 


Memory Bound Scrapbooks

Merle Norman Cosmetics - Ankeny and Merle Hay Mall
Mimsy Creations - Christine R. Hall
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings
Movies 12
Mr. Carwash
Nestle
Nick's Bar and Grill
Noodle Zoo - Ankeny
Oak Creek Dental
Old Main Brewing Company
Optimal Health Family Chiropractic Center
Paige Peterson Photography
Pam McVey
Paris Flea Market - Valley Junction
Patty Lampe
Pure Paper
Quality Discount Jewelers
QuikTrip
Ray-Gun (formerly Smash)
Rhome - Valley Junction
Renaissance Savery Hotel
Rob Versteegh
Roxi Copland
Royal Mile
Salon Zaza
Sanders Auto Lab
Sarabeth and William Anderson
Sarah Lu - Chicago Public Radio and Vocalo.org
Shellie Mackel
Shelly Argumedo
Sherry Darnielle
Sherwin Williams Army Post Road & 16th Street
Shirley and Dave Hightshoe
Silver Spirit Designs
Sisters - Valley Junction
Slumberland of Des Moines
Sparkle Hoop Dance
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill
Squiggles Gift Shoppe
Stacie Grunder
Star Bar
Starbucks of Ankeny
Story People
Sue Prochazka
Super Lucky Charms
Suzanne Van Englehoven
Sweet Binney's
Tamara and Ivy Elwell
Tanworld of Ankeny
Taste To Go
Temptations on Main
Texaco Express of Ankeny
Texas Roadhouse of Urbandale
That's My Bag and More Store - Valley Junction
The Flying Mango
The Latin King
The Track: Family Fun Parks
University of Iowa Wrestling Team
University of Iowa Athletic Dept.
Vally Do Designs
Vanessa Blanchfield
Vanessa Johnson
Vanity and Glamour Cosmetic Styling and Wellness Art
Vesta Salon and Spa
Walnut Street Gallery
Wine Styles
Worldly Goods
Yanni's Grill
Yost Chiropractic
Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure
Zumi

 

 

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EVENT PHOTOS

 

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You can check out our event program and our auction teasers to get an idea of what It's About Time is all about!

Event Program

Auction Teaser #1

Auction Teaser #2