One Woman’s Mission to Spotlight Small Businesses, Grow Community
Morgan Chicchelly, otherwise known as the Des Moines Girl (DSMG) on Instagram, is creating a space for those in the ...
Tag: Around Des Moines
Food trucks take over Des Moines for one-day showdown
Since the city council passed a six-month pilot program allowing food trucks to operate on public property, the Legion of ...
East Village music venue hosts range of artists
Deep within the East Village of Des Moines, the newest addition to the city’s collection of concert venues thrives. Wooly’s, ...
Des Moines Farmer’s Market: Hidden treasures
OPINION BY NATALIE LARIMER THE FARMERS MARKET closes off designated streets of downtown Des Moines, as ...
Latino Heritage Festival celebrates 14th year in Des Moines
STORY BY SARAH LEBLANC A band plays authentic Latin music on a stage in Downtown Des ...
Beaverdale Fall Festival grows in popularity and activities
STORY BY ELISE NIKOLIC CINDERELLA waves to young members of the crowd at the Beaverdale Fall ...
‘Don’t just give. Give a damn, Des Moines.’
STORY BY JOSH HUGHES Since at least 2000, every major newspaper has asked the same question about presidential candidates: “Who ...
Farmers markets offer variety in local food and products
STORY BY SARAH LEBLANC FARMERS MARKETS around Des Moines offer healthy food and localproducts. People wander ...
Independent artist JMSN shares soul with Des Moines
Christian Berishaj, known by his stage pseudonym JMSN, lent his voice to a crowd gathered at Vaudeville Mews in downtown ...
Five must-visit cafés and eateries for college students
Managers and owners explain locations’ popularity for students
The iconic coffee shop of Drake Dogtown: Mars Café
Locally owned and operated, Mars Café opened nine years ago on University Avenue down the street from Drake. In the ...
Iconic Des Moines park a popular staple among students
Open to visitors since Sept. 2009, the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park has become a staple of downtown Des ...
Dogtown area grows, increases business over the years
Dogtown is a well-known area for Drake students because of its convenience.
Local tavern maintains tradition
Peggy’s stays true to roots with new leadership
East Village emerges as a hipster paradise
Des Moines’ historic East Village is full of local business and specialty restaurants. While some early commerce areas die out, ...
