The Art of Adaptation

Naseul Son’s sculpture “Their Lost Lives” was part of a powerful ArtForce Iowa exhibition ...

Extra! Extra! A New Use for Old Newsstands

Writer: Andrea Love At the height of the pandemic, Natasha Marquis experienced what she ...

Words of Wisdom

Lenny Bell. Photo: Janae Gray As co-founder and host of the soulful and thought-provoking ...

A grand prize for Autry, inspired by the Grand Pri …

Jim Autry read a few of his poems last week during Poetry Palooza’s opening ...

Happy Earth Day! Now pick up your trash.

Help clean up the Gray’s Lake watershed and reward yourself with a drink at ...

Beth Eslinger, Our Friend and Colleague

Photographer: Joe Crimmings After years in the magazine business, Beth Eslinger knew how to ...

French Lessons

Blandine Nadia Ahissou, owner of Nadia’s French Bakery, prepares larger orders from the kitchen ...

Tech Trailblazer

Writer: James Augustus Baggett Lisa Irey was named director of technology for Des Moines ...

Best of Both Worlds

Vana B takes the stage at the Blazing Saddle, a top spot to catch ...

Joining the Journey

Pat Millin’s oil painting “Home” is part of her “Finding Refuge” series and depicts ...