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Retired Des Moines couple creates ‘Beans For Sharing’ to support charities

by EditorFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026

A retired Des Moines couple has launched an online coffee fundraising business inspired by a sermon at their local church, with the goal of helping charitable organizations generate ongoing revenue. […]

Posted inDes Moines

Highline Heritage Museum to feature Steve Edmiston’s board game industry journey on Thursday, Nov. 20

by EditorNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Paradise.

by EditorApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

7 Stories returning this Friday night, April 25 to Highline Heritage Museum

by EditorApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Bench dedicated Saturday to honor Jack and Norma Kelsey’s legacy of kindness to Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025

Posted inFeatured Post

7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum Friday night, Mar. 28 with the theme ‘Animal Tales’

by EditorMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday night with the theme ‘Kindness of Strangers’

by EditorFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Posted inFeatured Post

Sadly, after fighting a mysterious lung infection, local Real Estate agent Rick Sands has passed away

by EditorAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Non-profit, Sponsored

What’s Up Des Moines? Zenith Holland, On Purpose L3 & Toys for Tots

by EditorNovember 4, 2022December 15, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Sponsored

What’s Up Des Moines? Meet Annie McGrath, Adrian VanderHoeven & Scott Lindsay

by EditorSeptember 29, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Non-profit

Storytellers needed for ‘7 Stories’ event at Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, Sept. 23

by EditorSeptember 16, 2022September 16, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Sponsored

What’s Up Des Moines? Meet the folks behind Jack’s Restaurant, ABC Grocery & Farmers Market ‘Swag Bags’

by EditorJune 4, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

Storytellers needed for ‘7 Stories’ event this Friday, May 27 at Highline Heritage Museum

by EditorMay 23, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Sponsored

What’s Up Des Moines? MaST Center & Des Moines Yacht Club

by EditorApril 6, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Sponsored

What’s Up Des Moines?: Diane Conley of Di-lectable Desserts

by EditorDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Sponsored

‘What’s Up Des Moines?’: Vitality Chiropractic’s Dr. Bonnie Verhunce

by EditorDecember 6, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Schools & Education, Sponsored

Meet Anne Gillingham, Highline Schools Foundation Director

by EditorJuly 23, 2021July 23, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Sponsored

What’s Up Des Moines: Meet community leaders Sarah Tuttle, Beverly Mahoney and Ashley Young!

by EditorMay 19, 2021May 20, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Health & Wellness

PJ Âû – an autistic person – is also an actress, model, activist & YouTuber

by EditorApril 3, 2021November 8, 2022

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