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Des Moines Hosts Historic AAU Games | Des Moines News
Des Moines just hosted the massive AAU Junior Olympic Games for the eighth time—ever since it began, no city has seen more editions—and this year shattered records with 17,000 athletes and fans flooding in for 12 electrifying days. Sixteen sports, including eight brand-new ones like breaking and flag football, kept things fresh while spotlighting youth trends. The economic ripple effect? A whopping $78 million boost for local businesses and hotels. For athletes, it’s a launchpad for college scouts; for parents, it’s pure pride watching their kids compete at elite levels. And here’s the…
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