Venturing into the Dark

Featured photo credit: Megan Sugden Aurora chasers across the Midwest work together to capture the…

ByByMadeline CisnerosApr 3, 20248 min read

The Gender-Affirming Oasis of Identity Salon

Owner Roslyn Redman offers a safe haven to those in need of a haircut Roslyn…

ByByLia ReichmannApr 3, 20248 min read

Unveiling Des Moines, One Post at a Time

Discover Des Moines through the eyes of Des Moines Girl, your go-to for all things…

ByByJulia CashMar 27, 20246 min read

Art & Culture

People & Places

Policy & Impact

Iowa’s War on Drugs

How Climbing Kites and NORML battle against misinformation to create safe consumption and form regulation…

ByByLiv KlassenApr 17, 20249 min read

Child-free by Choice Trend on the Rise

Chelsea Hottovy remembers the moment she realized she didn’t want children.  At 23 years old,…

ByByGrace AltenhofenMay 15, 20239 min read

Minnesota Meets Marijuana

He had just turned 18. Des Moines resident Allen Henderson was on his way back…

ByByTristan AlcordaMay 15, 20234 min read

Drag is for Everyone

A performer steps on stage. She’s wearing heels, a fierce wig and a metallic-colored dress,…

ByByKathryn PagelMay 12, 20236 min read

Caring In Chaos

Jacinda Nava Romero remembers three things about working as a nurse in March 2020: reusing…

ByByCourtney JacksonMay 5, 20237 min read

A Crown for a Cause

Beauty pageants are like olives – you either love them or you hate them.  Whatever…

ByByFaith BourgeacqApr 26, 20234 min read

Out & About

VIDEO: Keep it Tuned

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zIllfZ_Mwg&feature=youtu.be Rolla, Missouri, looks like it doesn’t offer much. A Wal-Mart. A dispensary. A few…

ByByErica SawyerApr 10, 20241 min read

Venturing into the Dark

Featured photo credit: Megan Sugden Aurora chasers across the Midwest work together to capture the…

ByByMadeline CisnerosApr 3, 20248 min read

Save the Dunes 

Standing at the bottom of a sand dune, the daunting slope of the golden sand…

ByByAutumn PalmerMay 15, 20237 min read

Spelunking in the Midwest

Corn mazes, tailgating and baking: Those are all Midwest activities. Cave exploring: not so much.…

ByByZoe BrinkerMay 15, 20236 min read

Discovering the Driftless Area

When most people think of the Midwest, flat, dry land comes to mind. Little do…

ByByalemkeMay 12, 20235 min read

The Anti-Suburbia

When Benny Foltz commutes to his office, he often relies on his bike. His 13-mile…

ByByMcCade GowdyMay 8, 202313 min read