Croatian Slavic Center

05/27/2026

As we close out another month like to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that came out to our Dances in May . We are at that time of the year where Graduation, Weddings, Vacation, & other activities are in full force but we thank you for taking time out to join us in the month of May.

Thanks to The Band that supplied us with the music : Country River Band, Unforgiven, & Coyote. And can not Thank all our Volunteers that helped out During the week, During the Dances, & After the Dances as I have said this a million times without them we wouldn't have a great place to come and enjoy four hours of fun each week .

We close out the Month of May this Saturday as we Welcome Salt Creek Band 7 pm - 11 pm . Come on out & join us . As always Doors open @ 6 pm . So Grab you Family & Friends and come on out as we close out the month of May with Great Music , Dancing, & Socializing.

Hope to see you this Saturday Night

And as always THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US ❤️❤️

05/23/2026

Sending Thoughts & Prayers to Rupe & Christin family during this difficult time . Christin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. Rupe & Christin came to our dances over the last few years .

Christin Morton passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 . She leaves behind her devoted husband Rupert Morton of Missouri, her mother Jean Niffenegger, her sisters Carla (Carl) Esterman of Norwalk and Susan (Chris) Palso of West Des Moines, her two daughters Emily (Trevor)…

05/22/2026

RIP Nancy you will be missed by us all . Nancy always had a smile & loved to visit with everyone. Her & Loyde came to our Dances on a Regular basis for a few years. And Recently Her Daughter Kelly would bring her a few times as well. Sending Prayers & Hugs to Nancy & Loyde Family during this difficult time .

Nancy Lou Howser (Hotchkiss), 82, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Valley View Village in Des Moines, surrounded by her daughters and her fiancé, Loyde. Nancy was born December 20, 1943, in Woodward, Iowa to Betty (Hoskinson) and Russell Hotchkiss. She married Denny Howser on September…

05/17/2026

Another fun Saturday Night & Crowd too. Thanks to Coyote for all the music they gave us to enjoy during the evening. Highlight of the evening was when they pay tribute to a band that played for many many years around central iowa even played here over the years Maurie Goode. Great time for sure. Thanks again Coyote & Everyone for taking time out of your weekend. Till the next time take care & have a great week ahead ❤️

05/16/2026

Thought i share :

He wasn't a regular but did come to our dances a couple of times a year and a few of our regulars knew him well. RIP Mark

View Mark Harrington's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/15/2026

This Saturday Night We Welcome Coyote 7 pm - 11 pm
Come join us for a night of Dancing, Music , Socializing, & of course a evening of FUN. Great Pizza For Purchase along with reasonable Drinks Prices with top notch service too. So make plans to join us for another Saturday Night of fun on the Southside of town. As always Doors open at 6 pm . Hope to see you this Saturday Night ❤️

05/09/2026

Unforgiven Band Tonight 7 pm - 11 pm Doors open @ 6 pm $ 5.00 For Members & $ 7.00 For Non Members Come on out & join us for another Saturday Night of Fun

04/29/2026

Tommy Browder & Country River Band returns this Saturday Night 7 pm - 11 pm . Come on out & join us looking forward to this Saturday Night. Always a great time with Great People, Music, & Dancing . Hope to see you this Saturday As always Doors open @ 6 pm . Reasonable entry Price , & Drinks Prices as well. ❤️

04/26/2026

What a Night Thanks to Everyone for making a stop out to join us. Another great crowd too . Great time for sure & of course thanks to Unforgiven Band for all the music they gave us all to enjoy. Didn't take much pictures as I was enjoying the evening but thanks to a few people to send me a few very much appreciated. As always can't do this without our Volunteers so Thank you Thank you Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ Till the next time Enjoy your week ❤️❤️