The Creative Spark

Left: Boonie Boone fabricates modern furniture, architectual elements and more in his Des Moines ...

Getting on Board

After the Lauridsen Skatepark opened a year ago, local kids from across Greater Des ...

Resources Spotlight

Writer: Hannah Soyer Photographer: Duane Tinkey Myriad groups are dedicated to serving greater Des ...

Plant Power on the Plate

Jackie Akerberg has followed a plant-based diet for three years and says she not ...

All Suited Up

A pop of culture: Nizigiyimana Danifodi chose thread in the colors of the flag ...

Welcoming Afghan Refugees

Writer: Hannah Soyer  Some 40,000 refugees have settled in Iowa since the mid-1970s, and ...

Behind the Scenes at Inclusion

Janae Gray “Standing Strong,” read here. For dsm contributor Janae Gray, photographing the story ...

Breaking Barriers

Photographer: Duane Tinkey The only deaf salon owner in Greater Des Moines, Dwayne Ferguson ...

Making Real-World Change

Inclusive Cultural University founders Del and Jonnell Marion work with companies, organizations and publc ...

Blooming Success

Rose Farm owner Karri Rose grew all the flowers and foliage in this bouquet. ...