Adventureland Resort held its first-ever Father’s Day Flop contest, which saw dads across the metro making quite a splash.

Adventureland is located about 10 miles northeast of downtown Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa. Parking costs $13 a day. ... For more information, visit the Adventureland Resort website.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The founder of Adventureland Park and Resort in Altoona has died. John F. "Jack" Krantz, 76, died of heart failure Saturday at his home in Des Moines. The amusement park ...

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Adventureland Resort is the Home of Iowa’s Best Thrills. From family fun to thrilling world-class ... Member discount at Adventureland Resort. Published. 6/16/2025. Share Post Email. Who’s ready for ...

The best time to visit Des Moines is from June through August. Thanks to the summer season's warm temperatures that rest in the mid-80s, conditions… ...

The former owners of Adventureland Park have settled with the eastern Iowa family of an 11-year-old boy who died on a ride at the theme park. Michael Jaramillo, 11, of Marion died in 2021 when the ...

An Iowa amusement park’s former operator has agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of an 11-year-old boy who drowned on a water ride in 2021.

The former owners of Adventureland Park reached a settlement with the parents of an 11-year-old boy who was killed in a water raft ride accident in 2021. Their 15-year-old son was also seriously ...

Fans have been flocking to the Iowa Events Center for Des Moines Con. On Sunday, Norwalk native actor Brandon Routh will be part of a Q&A discussion at noon.