Meet Shawn Jarrett II

Shawn Jarrett II (who goes by the name “sqvce” when performing)

Teen Job-Training Program Brightens Futures

Writer: Suzanne Behnke Iowa’s unemployment rate hit some record lows in recent months. One ...

LGBTQ Honorees Named

Seven community leaders and role models from across the state have been selected to ...

‘Pride’ Exhibit Traces Quest for Rights

Above: Documents show the evolution of local organizations dedicated to gender equality.   A ...

Welcoming the May Issue

We had a lovely evening, a great crowd and cordial hosts to welcome our ...

Building Bridges

Acclaimed international artist Oyoram envisions collaborative opportunities between Des Moines and Paris.

The Things They Carry – Tim Reiste – May/Jun 19

Photographer: Duane Tinkey Ferrier Tim Reiste of rural Linden started training and shoeing horses ...

Passions – Art as Business – May/Jun 19

Above: Stephen King of the Des Moines Arts Festival and Bravo’s Sally Dix ponder ...

Miffy Moves to Town

Above: “Miffy Fountain” was funded by a gift in memory of Melva Bucksbaum from her ...

Ray of Hope

A local group has launched an effort to revitalize the Robert D. Ray Asian ...