Urban Dreams - Iowa

We love our long standing partnership with Broadlawns Medical Center!!!

As we enjoy watching the PGA TOUR PGA Championship, do you know Urban Dreams - Iowa has a state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator?

It’s open to the public by reservation for a fee, and Des Moines Public Schools golf teams can use it free of charge.

But the real inspiration behind the simulator started with a Harding Middle School student who was an amazing young golfer who simply needed more access to indoor golf. We took that vision to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel through a grant request, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Today, we’re proud to share that this same student is now a senior at North High School, has received a full ride to play golf at Wayne State University, and has been named the The Des Moines Register Female Student Athlete of the Week.

That’s what Urban Dreams is all about: creating access, opening doors, and helping young people reach their full potential to achieve their dreams!

Seleah Vivanh-Vong turned in a dominant performance for the Des Moines East girls golf team during the Dragon Invitational on May 4 at the Jester Park Golf Course in Granger.

Vivanh-Vong was the meet's individual medalist by an impressive three strokes. She shot a 2-over par round of 74 over 18 holes.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/05/15/des-moines-register-athlete-of-the-week-winners-saleah-vivanh-vong-jackson-miller/90036157007/

We had another amazing .dreams.iowa SYEP day at the .

Job Posting: Director for Philanthropic Engagement DMPS and DMPS Foundation Executive Director

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While the school year is coming to a close, summer jobs and facilities are just getting started. Story link in the comments.

Our friends and supporters are hiring!!!

We kicked off our Summer Youth Employment Program early Saturday night through an exciting new partnership with the DSM !

This year, eight of our young people started ahead of schedule to help fulfill this partnership and will be working Menace home games throughout the season. These opportunities give our youth real work experience, responsibility, and a chance to represent Urban Dreams in the community.

Stay tuned for the official start of our Summer Youth Employment Program in June!



Urban Dreams’ SYEP is focused on paid work experience, mentorship, career readiness, and wraparound support for youth ages 14–19. 

Happy Birthday to Neshaun, our Student & Youth Program Coordinator! 🎉

From supporting students in our Des Moines Public Schools Deferred Expulsion Program to leading our Youth Employment Program, Neshaun makes a positive impact on youth year-round. We’re thankful for his dedication and all he does for Urban Dreams.

Help us wish him a great birthday! 🎂