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Monday

The Week Ahead

Local stories, hidden gems, and what's worth your time this week in the metro.

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Friday

Weekend Roundup

A curated list of things to do this weekend across Des Moines and surrounding areas.

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Plan Ahead Guide

Big events, festivals, and things to put on your radar for the upcoming month.

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Discover local businesses, restaurants, and the people making Des Moines special.

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Stories from Des Moines

  • Jared has worked the door in Des Moines for twenty-six years. He's seen the city change, the crowds cycle, and…

  • Thirty years sober. Twenty-six thousand neighbors. One Facebook group started from a couch during COVID. Kevin Williamson's story is about…

  • She was driving home from chores when a fire truck blew past her in the dark. She called a fire…

Business Spotlights

  • She painted nearly every wall herself. She built the website from scratch. She spent a month watching tutorial videos just…

  • Camp Homework was built on a simple belief: every family deserves access to quality tutoring, regardless of budget. Des Moines…

  • Joshua Johnson grew up watching his father build a thriving business from scratch in Fulshear, Texas — until a cancer…
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Behind the Digest

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After years of living in and loving Des Moines, I wanted to create a space that captures the spirit of this city — the people, places, food, and events that make it special.

Des Moines Digest was born from a simple idea: be the friend who always knows what's going on around town. Whether you're a lifelong local or just moved here, we want to help you fall in love with Des Moines all over again.

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