Stowe Heights

09/23/2026

Come experience yoga under the course with us!

Announcing: Yoga Under the Course!

In collaboration with Olive at AllLove Wellness, C*C will be hosting yoga at Stowe Heights Challenge Course on October 24 at 11am.

This will be a really fun event, and a great opportunity to check out the course while supporting C*C!

Learn more and sign up today: https://cyconcepts.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F58321

09/23/2026

This group made work FUN.

There’s something pretty special about getting to work with a class at the beginning of the school year — creating connection early, while giving students a chance to experience one another in a setting that looks very different from a typical classroom.

One of the things we talk about often at Stowe Heights is building the resources within the group: looking to each other for ideas, asking questions, experimenting, problem-solving, and resisting the urge to immediately look to the facilitator for the answer. In a world where answers are increasingly available to us in seconds, that ability to think WITH other people feels more relevant than ever.

And this Winterset High School group leaned into it. As the day went on, you could see them trusting themselves more, turning toward one another, taking the lead, and having a whole lot of fun doing it.

I’m pretty sure there are a few future facilitators in this crew. Thanks for spending the day with us, Winterset!

09/23/2026

After Mother Nature had other plans for our original date — and continued to keep things plenty wet — this crew from Bankers Trust showed up ready to work for United Way’s Day of Action.

A small group can make a BIG difference and we are grateful for the work accomplished clearing downed limbs, trails and a bit of overgrowth. The little bit of sprucing up is perfect timing for the end of season stretch and helps keep this outdoor wooded space a special place for young people and our community.

We’re incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and willingness to brave the damp weather to make a difference.

Thank you, Bankers Trust Company and United Way of Central Iowa, for investing in Stowe Heights.

09/15/2026

High-performing teams need challenge, too. Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when a group that is already functioning well is pushed just far enough to find its edge—the place where their strengths are tested, their usual strategies aren't quite enough, and there is still something new to learn.

Storm Lake's student leaders showed up with energy, enthusiasm, and a competitive drive that kept pushing them to improve. They held the bar high for themselves, which gave us the opportunity to hold it high for them, too. As the challenges increased, we got to watch them discover not only what they already do exceptionally well, but the small shifts in communication, trust, problem-solving, and leadership (the 4 development goals they set for themselves) that could move them from good to excellent.

And there were plenty of laughs along the way. Finding your edge doesn’t have to be miserable! A team can be stretched, struggle, adjust, compete, succeed, reflect—and have a whole lot of fun in the process.

We can’t wait to welcome the rest of their classmates to Stowe Heights for five more days this season of intentional team development—an experience this group will help spearhead. They won’t just carry what they learned back to their peers; they’ll help build the buy-in, set the tone, and lead what comes next.

09/01/2026

Thank you to Raise the Bar Initiative for bringing your Board out to Stowe Heights for some time together outside.

Team building gives groups a chance to connect in a different way—working through challenges, communicating, laughing, and learning a little more about one another along the way.

We loved having your team at the course and appreciate you choosing Stowe Heights as part of your time together. Thanks for being such great sports and embracing the experience—even when the weather added a little extra challenge! 🌧️

08/28/2026

MORE THAN A ROPES COURSE

We’ve been asking youth who visit Stowe Heights a simple question:

“What did you enjoy the most and why?”

Their answers have been too good not to share.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be highlighting some of what youth have told us—in their own words.

Because what happens here is about more than ropes and obstacles. It’s about confidence, teamwork, connection, courage, support, and discovering what you’re capable of.

A little encouragement can make a big challenge feel possible.

08/18/2026

At Stowe Heights, Iowa youth are learning that they are capable of more than they think. That's why we are so grateful to Greater Iowa Credit Union for donating to support experiential learning, keeping these opportunities accessible for youth in our community.

08/17/2026

Thank you Great Day ABA for choosing Stowe Heights!

08/11/2026

We loved having NAWIC Greater Des Moines at Stowe Heights! Strong, determined, competitive—and incredibly supportive of one another and of the work we do. We’re still feeling the love they brought to Stowe Heights yesterday. And yes… We love a little friendly competition at Stowe Heights… 👀🏆 Stay tuned.
Corporate groups, you may have something new to compete for soon.

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Stowe Heights Open House last night. We loved seeing people climbing, connecting, and experiencing the course.

Thanks for spending the evening with us!