“John Steffen, Assistant High School Principal, shared, we appreciate all that Lauren and Mitchell do both at the school and in their spare time throughout their communities, and applaud them for being such a positive role model for other young adults.”
This club has been actively working to make the Des Moines community a better place to live and has been “Bringing Out the Best in Kids” since 1934.
Their motto is “Friend of Youth” and our mission is to foster an optimistic way of life for the improvement of individuals and society, through a network of Optimists dedicated to service to its members, the youth, the community, and the world.
Their Mission Statement: By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids!
