A Growing Community

At community gardens, refugees grow business skills along with food, budding horticulturalists connect with ...

A ‘Marvelous Message’

Des Moines' new unitarian pastor embodies her community's rich diversity while exploring her own ...

Coloring the City

Through public art, Amy Putney Koenig celebrates the creativity and complexities of humanity.

Edna M. Griffin Building to be Celebrated

Edna Griffin, known as the “Rosa Parks of Iowa,” didn’t back down when she ...

Cultural Organizations Announce Changes

Greater Des Moines arts and culture organizations have adjusted their schedules due to the ...

2020 Sages Over 70 Announced

We at dsm are pleased to announce this year’s Sages Over 70, six remarkable women and ...

2020 LGBTQ Legacy Leaders

Above (from left to right): Eileen Gebbie, Alexandra Gray, John Harper, Jan Jensen, Tracy ...

What You’re Listening To

We’re all ears. These are the songs, albums and mixes that music-minded locals recommend ...