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🐾 Grimes, Iowa · Est. 2016

Des Moines Panthers FC

Community · Football · Fitness

A community-oriented club where families play together, run together, and grow together. Soccer, kids running programs, adult fitness — all free, all welcoming.

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New Program
Kids Fun Run
Ages 4–11 · 8 Weeks · Sundays 5PM · FREE
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New Program
Adult Fitness Run
Parents & Adults · Sundays 5PM · FREE
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Core Activity
Football (Soccer)
All ages · Weekly training · Sundays 4PM
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2016
Founded
8+
Cities Played
100%
Free to Join
3
Programs
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Community First
What We Stand For

Our Values

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Family Involvement
We celebrate new babies, support members through bereavement, and show up for each other in every season of life.
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Open Doors
We guide new members from different states to Iowa — neighborhoods, jobs, housing, car help. Our phones are always open.
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Connections
We welcome new immigrants and help them navigate life — jobs, driving, healthcare, immigration lawyers, and more.
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Our Programs

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Ages 4–11 · FREE
Kids Fun Run Program
8 weeks of themed running fun — Animal Run, Superhero Run, Relay Races and more. Medals for every finisher!
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Parents & Adults · FREE
Adult Fitness Run
Run while your kids run. Build your fitness, meet other parents, and finish together at the BBQ. All levels welcome.
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Community Voices

What Our Members Say

★★★★★
"When we moved to Iowa we knew nobody. Panthers FC welcomed us immediately, helped us find housing and my kids love the soccer every Sunday."
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Community Member
Joined 2019 · Grimes, IA
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"My daughter ran her first race with Panthers FC. Seeing her cross the finish line with that medal — I'll never forget it. This club is a blessing."
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Parent Member
Kids Fun Run · 2025
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"We've played teams in Chicago, Omaha, Minnesota. But the best part is Sunday BBQ with the whole community after training. Nothing like it."
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Soccer Member
Member since 2017
Ready to Join the Panthers Family?

Every Sunday at 312 SE 11th St, Grimes IA. Soccer at 4PM, Fun Run at 5PM, BBQ after. Bring the whole family — it's completely free.

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