Community submissionsYou belong in the Digest

Got Something Worth Sharing?

Whether you run a local business, have a story worth telling, or know about an event Des Moines needs to hear about — we want to know. Pick the right spot below and tell us all about it.

Three ways to get featured

What Would You Like to Share?

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Business Spotlight

Feature Your Local Business

Own or run a local business in Des Moines? Apply for a free spotlight feature. We write it, we photograph it, and we share it with our readers — at no cost to you.

Restaurants & cafésRetail shopsServicesStudios & gymsAny local business
Apply for a Spotlight
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Human Stories

Share a Story Worth Telling

Know someone in Des Moines with a remarkable hobby, an unusual skill, or a life story that deserves to be heard? This is the place. We feature real people — not businesses.

Unusual hobbiesHidden talentsLife journeysCommunity makersAnything surprising
Submit a Story
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Local Events

Tell Us About an Event

Hosting or know about something happening in Des Moines that locals shouldn't miss? Submit it and we may include it in an upcoming issue or our weekly events roundup.

Festivals & marketsCommunity eventsArts & musicFood & drinkFamily-friendly
Submit an Event
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Pick the Right Category

Business, story, or event — choose the one that fits and fill out the short form. It only takes a few minutes.

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We Review It

Our team reads every submission. We look for things that are a genuine fit for our Des Moines audience.

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We'll Be in Touch

If it's a great fit, someone from our team will reach out by phone or email to take things from there.

Not sure where to start?

"If it's worth talking about over coffee in Des Moines, it's worth submitting to the Digest."