Iowa has a significant history of uplifting and supporting LGBTQ rights. This year, Iowa celebrates its 13th year of marriage equality for same-sex couples as well as its 15th anniversary of adding sexual...

“Anything boys can do, girls can do better,” said an old t-shirt thrifted from the Salvation Army. A saying that we’ve all heard, but many do not truly believe. For Lieutenant Tina Kalar, this...

In August of 2021, Des Moines welcomed its very own tropical getaway, Kava DSM. A community collaboration, as their website states, Kava has partnered with several local Des Moines small businesses to...

On Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, a lawsuit was filed against the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) by five female officers and employees alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination. The lawsuit...

Lucy Fitzgerald (legally Lachele Wendel) is the co-owner and namesake of the recently opened diner, Lachele’s Fine Foods, here in Des Moines. However, Fitzgerald is also a writer,...

When asked the question, “What’s the biggest problem we face in America today?” what would your answer be? Some might say the economic status of our nation. Others would maybe say...