PEOPLE & COMMUNITY
How red velvet cake became a staple for Juneteenth
Red velvet cake and other red foods, like barbecue and watermelon, are a traditional ...
Artist Seso Marentes to be honored at Arts Festival
Mixed-media artist Seso Marentes of Des Moines explores Latino heritage and culture. (Photo: Duane ...
Baffled by birdies? A basic guide to the Principal Charity Classic
The Principal Charity Classic brings PGA Tour pros to Des Moines for some great ...
Momentum builds for capital campaign at Blank Park Zoo
Big cats will soon have a bigger place to call home at Blank Park ...
For his new album release, B. Well puts his ‘money’ where his mouth is
B. Well is back, with a new album and some big plans. (Photo: Tobias ...
Local rug-maker paints with fiber
Writer: Madeline Cisneros Photos: Duane Tinkey Craig Miller started making rugs during the pandemic, ...
Current Affairs
Mother-of-pearl shells from the Des Moines River inspired the iridescent surface of “Hello, River,” ...
Busting Barriers: A Festival of Black Women Entrepreneurs
Writer: Mathany Ahmed Photos: Duane Tinkey Loretta Terrell envisions a world where more Black ...
Planting seeds for lifelong nutrition
Writer: Madeline Cisneros Sometimes it helps to have a snappy title. This year’s Iowa ...
The Sweet-Tart taste of success
Writer: Mathany Ahmed Photos: Duane Tinkey What started as an ordinary lemonade stand turned ...
