“Starting Over Is Not A Failure”

Starting over is not a failure. It’s a chance to charter the course we truly want.

All It Took Was A Smile

All it took was a smile. Jennifer Hansen had a smile that welcomed you to her store.

A Missing “Core”

Despite good news about inclusive growth, Des Moines’ urban core continues to be left behind.

Closing the Book on “Mad Men”

Tonight, it ends. The story of a guy named Don Draper and the life surrounding an advertising agency in New York’s 1960’s. But, this story doesn’t begin with a script written by Matthew Weiner. It actually began, innocently enough, with a group performing in Des Moines one night. Critically acclaimed group “RJD2” performed at Vaudeville Mews. Popular…

You Don’t Need To Win An Award To Be A “Hall-of-Famer”

You don’t have to win awards to prove that you provide a value in your community.