“When you forgive, you give yourself peace”

Above: Ishmael Muhikira, president of the Rwandan Community of Iowa, says he’s living a ...

High 5 – Eric Prosperi’s Top Spots Around Town

When Eric Prosperi, the co-owner of Wow! Des Moines Tours, leads culinary treks around ...

Readers’ Favorite Podcasts

What You’re Listening To Listen up! These podcasts have gained local fans. Matt McQuillen, ...

Hoyt Sherman Expansion Nears Finale

Space man: Robert Warren pauses to enjoy the spaciousness of the new Center for ...

Suffrage Plus a Century: Local Observances

Iowa native Carrie Chapman Catt became a strong voice for woman’s suffrage. Even a ...

2020 Legacy Leaders Announced

We’re pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the LGBTQ Legacy Leader awards, presented ...

One Word After Another by James A. Autry: What If Your Guests Have Seen Everything?

dsm magazine, January/February 2020 Close friends from New York recently visited Sally and me. ...

High 5 Emily Steele

A self-described creative entrepreneur, Emily Steele specializes in online and social media marketing and ...

Seriously Funny

Inside the no-nonsense world of local stand-up comedy.

Coffee for a Cause

BLK & Bold is a specialty beverage brand buzzing with a charitable goal.