Colfax Iowa

Colfax is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Colfax is located approximately 24 miles east of Des Moines. The town was founded i…
Colfax is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Colfax is located approximately 24 miles east of Des Moines. The town was founded in 1866, and was named after Schuyler Colfax, vice president under Ulysses S. Grant. The population was 2,255 at the time of the 2020 census. Newton is the county seat; both were named after Revolutionary War soldiers.
  • Country: USA
  • State: Iowa
  • County: Jasper
  • Incorporated: August 10, 1875
  • Elevation: 801 ft (244 m)
  • Area code: 515
  • Time zone: UTC-6 (Central (CST))

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Check in: Apr 27 · Check out: Apr 28

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Broadway's Next Hit Musical - Des …

Today · 7 PM

Temple Theater

(multiple times)

IHSAA State Basketball Tourna…

Today · 10:30 AM

Wells Fargo Arena

(multiple times)

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Mar 13

9:00 AM

(multiple times)

Jurassic Quest - Des Moines

Mar 14 · 3 PM

Iowa Events Center

(multiple times)

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Mar 15 · 6 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

Des Moines IA - Manitoba Moose …

Mar 15 · 6 PM

Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

(multiple times)

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Mar 15 · 6 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

Poncho's Friendly Confines

Today · 6 PM – 2 AM

Poncho's Friendly Confines

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Des Moines Symphony: Pines …

Mar 17 · 7:30 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

Andy Woodhull @ Des Moines Funn…

Mar 14 · 7 PM

Des Moines Funny Bone

(multiple times)

Amanda Fish @ xBk Live

Mar 14 · 8 PM

Drake University

(multiple times)

Saturday, March 15th, 2025 (Des …

Mar 15 · 6 – 9 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

TechBrew:AM Des Moines

Thu, Mar 13

8:00 AM

(multiple times)

Line Dance Lessons w/Karla

Mar 15 · 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Lake Robbins Ballroom

(multiple times)

Brittany Sword Live at 36th Street Tav…

Mar 15 · 7 PM – 3 AM

Vintage Brewhouse

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8 WEEK POOL TOURNAMENT - …

Mar 15 · 1 – 4 PM

8 WEEK POOL TOURNAMENT - PHEASANT RUN

(multiple times)

Covered Bridges Winery

Mar 16 · 2 – 9 PM

Covered Bridges Winery

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SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Mar 16 · 10 – 11:55 AM

Worship Center

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SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION

Mar 16 · 10 – 11:55 AM

Worship Center

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Casey Joe Collins

Mar 17 · 7 PM – 4 AM

Drake University

(multiple times)

Taps & Tags

Mar 17 · 7:30 PM – 3 AM

The Keg Stand

(multiple times)

Salsa Beginner 101 @ Manhattan

Mar 18 · 6 – 7 PM

Nieves Latin Dance Studio

(multiple times)

Iowa Wild vs. Ontario Reign

Mar 22 · 6 PM

Wells Fargo Arena - IA

(multiple times)

Omaha Lancers at Des Moines Bucc…

Mar 22 · 6 PM

Buccaneer Arena

(multiple times)

Sip and Stroll 1

Mar 20 · 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

Jake Kloefkorn

Mar 20 · 9 PM – 6 AM

Shotgun Betty's

(multiple times)

NAMI LGBTQ+ Connection Supp…

Tue, Mar 18

5:30 PM

(multiple times)

Air Plant Homes

Mar 21 · 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

Iowa Wolves vs. Texas Legends

Mar 24 · 6:30 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

(multiple times)

Texas Legends at Iowa Wolves

Mar 24 · 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Wells Fargo Arena

(multiple times)

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