dsm Magazine

Name: dsm Magazine
Address: 300 Walnut Street , Suite 5, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Telephone: +15152883336

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dsm magazine covers art, culture, design, food, philanthropy and more in Greater Des Moines.

11/04/2026

Every morning, Kim Vanous starts her day by carrying a 100-pound tortoise from his pen inside her greenhouse to his outdoor enclosure. Biggie, a sulcata (or African spurred) tortoise, is the largest resident at the Big & Small Tortoise Rescue and Sanctuary in Ames. Read more:

At the Big & Small Tortoise Rescue and Sanctuary in Ames, two residents are just getting started. They could live 80-100 years. Writer: Dan Ray Photographer: Jeremy Taylor Every morning, Kim Va…

11/04/2026

Behind the magic of The Nutcracker is an incredible amount of talent, teamwork and a whole lot of numbers! From more than 200 community dancers and 100 pairs of pointe shoes to tiny mice, buzzing bees and hundreds of volunteers, discover what it takes to bring Ballet Des Moines holiday tradition to life.

Get the behind-the-scenes numbers and find performance dates at https://dsmmagazine.com/2026/10/20/ballet-des-moines-trendsetters-nov26/

11/02/2026

Shorter days have their advantages. They give us more time to see Greater Des Moines' public art in a different light. It's a perk of living in a community that makes creativity part of the landscape, every day and every night. Check out these lit-up pieces:

The title of Jim Campbell’s “Swirl” at Cowles Commons refers to both the steel structure itself and the 8,000 colored lights that seem to race around its oblong halo. The San Francisco-based artist…

11/02/2026

Your holiday shopping starts here! Join us November 6–8 at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique! Shop unique gifts, discover local vendors, and enjoy festive entertainment. Check off your holiday shopping list and grab your tickets today!

10/29/2026

We’re excited to announce the finalists for the 2027 dsm Home Design Awards! These outstanding projects and professionals showcase the creativity, craftsmanship and innovation shaping homes across Central Iowa. Finalists are listed alphabetically within each category; the order does not indicate placement or ranking.

Winners will be announced at our 2027 Home Design Awards on February 25, 2027, at the Krause Center.

Art Display: INDIE HOUSE, Liz Lidgett, Wild Rose Interiors
Bath (Full): Destination Homes, Hartman Spiller, MainBuilt
Bath (Half): Design2Build, Meghan Blum Interiors, Wild Rose Interiors
Bedroom: Hartman Spiller, , Projects Contemporary Furniture/Robert J. Neylan Architects, Ltd.
Exterior Transformation: ALT Design Studio/DM Renovation Company, Johnson Construction IA, MainBuilt
Focus Space: Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, Meghan Blum Interiors, Wild Rose Interiors/
Historic Renovation or Restoration (50 years or older): ALT Design Studio/, , INDIE HOUSE
Indoor Entertainment: Compelling Homes, Meghan Blum Interiors,
Indoor Living Space: Caliber Homes, Jeid Studio, Trieste Design/Diane Young
Kitchen & Dining (Large): Kimberley Development, Projects Contemporary Furniture/Robert J. Neylan Architects, Ltd., Silent Rivers Design+Build/Iowa Home Crafters
Kitchen & Dining (Small): Aurora Design Group/Aurora Kitchen Bath & Closet, INDIE HOUSE, /Green Door Home Staging
Landscape Design: , Jenny Gardens, Kelly D. Norris LLC
Lighting: Design2Build, Meghan Blum Interiors, Projects Contemporary Furniture
New Construction: Curran & Co. Architects & Company Architects, Lost Plant Development/Neumann Monson Architects/ , MainBuilt
Outdoor Living & Entertainment: Curran & Company Architects, Knop Killeen Architects, MainBuilt Custom Homes
Remodel Under $50K: ALT Design Studio, Meghan Blum Interiors
Use of Custom Furniture: Design2Build, MainBuilt, Meghan Blum Interiors/Aronson Woodworks
Utility Zone: Caliber Homes, MainBuilt, Meghan Blum Interiors
Wallpaper: iDesign inside, Meghan Blum Interiors, Trieste Design

10/28/2026

We had a scary good time at Iowa Weight Loss Specialists! 👻

We unveiled out biggest 👏 issue 👏 ever 👏 last night, and celebrated the new issue in classic dsm fashion: great food, an open bar and fun Halloween costumes!

This issue is packed full of content, so be sure to check out the stories online or pick up a copy to take home. 🤩

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