Van's Appearances & Speaking Events

Over the years Van has earned his reputation as a well-known broadcaster and great speaker. He continues to share his passion for radio and love for Iowa by speaking or broadcasting at local events. He's often asked to speak about radio, faith, his inventions, his books, his experiences with famous people and tell his funny and emotional stories. You can see Van at one of his appearances coming up! 

Events to Watch for:

 

 

 SATURDAY, APRIL 4,  9 TO 11 AM.  Van broadcasts from the IOWA HORSE SHOW at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. 

 SATURDAY, APRIL 11.  10 am to 1 pm. Van broadcast from the Spring open house of Midwest Construction at 2021 SE 44th court, Grimes. 

 MAY 1, FRIDAY, FIRST "WALK WITH VAN" OF THE YEAR.  MEET AT FLEET FEET AT 521 East Locust Street at 19 am.

 SATURDAY, MAY 16:  Van broadcasts at the Iowa Flower, Lawn & Garden Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.  10 am to 1 pm. 

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 10:30 am: Van delivers the sermon message at Bethany Reformed Church,  720 NE 52nd Ave. in Des Moines. 

 SATURDAY, MAY 23.  10 am to 1 pm. Van broadcast from the Spring open house of Midwest Construction at 2021 SE 44th court, Grimes. 

MONDAY, MAY 25TH, MEMORIAL DAY. Van does the 5 to 9 morning show from the Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston.  

FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH:  Second "Walk With Van" 10 am at Fleet Feet as above.  

 AUGUST 6 THROUGH 14:   Van broadcasts his morning radio show from 5 to 9 each weekday from the WHO Radio Crystal Studio on the Grand Ave concourse at the fairgrounds. 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14,   5 TO 9 AM,  Van broadcasts live from the Adult and Teen Challenge Golf Marathon at Beaver  Creek Golf Course, north of Des Moines on highway 141.   A fundraiser to help Central Iowans that are trying to beat addictions and dependencies.