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The shelves are stocked with snacks and kitchen goods sourced from Asian-owned brands that ...

A new POV

Writer: Jes McCauley FICTION “Between Two Moons,” by Aisha Abdel Gawad This is a ...

Every life is a story

Open Book participants share a joyful moment during a gathering at the Des Moines ...

City of celebrations

Holi Festival, March 4, 2026. The traditional Hindu festival signifies a time of rebirth ...

New theater company plans bold debut

Kim Haymes stars in “Squeamish,” opening later this month. (Photo illustration: Nick Strickland) By ...

On the Cover – dsm May/Jun 2025

On the cover: The people of Yamanashi, Japan, sent a 2,000-pound temple bell to ...

What’s your favorite kitchen gadget?

Jo Christine Miles with a molcajete. Photo: Duane Tinkey When we asked our readers, ...

Iowa State’s Brewing Science Program

Iowa State students experiment with different grains and hops to produce various kinds of ...

Fill ‘er up

Note: Karuba is the name of Kwik Star’s private label coffee. By Emmett McMenamy ...

Editor’s Note: Above and Beyond

Editing the drafts of this magazine is usually a quiet activity. But I actually ...