We've Got Your Spotlight Application
We appreciate you taking the time to apply. Our team will review your submission and be in touch if it's a great fit for our readers.
Here's How It Works
We have everything we need to get started. Thanks for sharing your business with us.
Our team reads every application. We look for businesses that are a great fit for our Des Moines audience and that we genuinely love to spotlight.
If your business is selected, someone from our team will contact you to coordinate — whether that means scheduling a visit to take photos or asking you to send some our way.
We write and publish your feature, sending it to thousands of Des Moines locals who love discovering businesses like yours.
We wish we could feature every business — but we want each spotlight to feel special.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a feature in the Des Moines Digest. We carefully select spotlights based on fit, timing, and editorial direction. If we don't reach out, it doesn't mean we don't love what you're doing — we encourage you to reapply in the future.
What to Expect From Us
A Call or Email From Our Team
We'll reach out directly to introduce ourselves and talk through next steps. Keep an eye on your phone and inbox — we'll come from a Des Moines area number or our team email.
Photos That Tell Your Story
Great photos make a great spotlight. We may offer to stop by and take some ourselves, or we'll ask you to send over a few high-quality images of your space, team, or products.
We Write the Story
You don't have to write a word. We'll craft the feature ourselves, capturing what makes your business worth talking about in Des Moines.
Sent to Thousands of Locals
Your spotlight will land in the inboxes of engaged Des Moines readers who are actively looking for local businesses to support — all at no cost to you.
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