On the Cover – dsm Inclusion 2022

On the cover: Colorful umbrellas enhance the ambiance of Lucky Lotus. Restaurant owners Kevin and Souriyno Chen share the dishes that are special to their family in the story (read here). Photographer: Duane Tinkey. 

This issue of Inclusion, dsm magazine’s annual publication, celebrates the faces, places, foods and cultures of local diverse communities. Their contributions enrich Greater Des Moines in innumerable ways that make our city a more engaging and vibrant place for all. Read the entire issue here.

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