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Knowing Your History: The History of Valley Junction
By Michael Conlon, Editorial Intern
Valley Junction has a long and storied history of being a foundation of West Des Moines. Continue Reading Knowing Your History: The History of Valley Junction
An Apollo Astronaut Made Me Dinner
By Anthony Paustian, Ph.D.
In March, we lost an Apollo astronaut, a beloved member of the space community, and in my own case, a personal friend––Al Worden, the Command Module Pilot for Apollo 15. Continue Reading An Apollo Astronaut Made Me Dinner
United Way’s 21-Day Equity Challenge
The 21-Day Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. Continue Reading United Way’s 21-Day Equity Challenge
Minority-Owned Businesses in West Des Moines & Des Moines
View a list of Black and African owned businesses in West Des Moines. Continue Reading Minority-Owned Businesses in West Des Moines & Des Moines
The 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
View the 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide. Continue Reading The 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
Greater Des Moines Partnership Resources
View this list of resources provided by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Continue Reading Greater Des Moines Partnership Resources
Resources Provided by Teree Caldwell-Johnson
A list of resources on being an ally and the BLM Movement provided by Teree Caldwell-Johnson. Continue Reading Resources Provided by Teree Caldwell-Johnson
Free Resources
A list of free movies, shorts and best practices provided by Angela Jackson. Continue Reading Free Resources
C-Suite Conversations
Important conversations for C-Suite Executives regarding diversity in their organizations and other resources provided by Angela Jackson. Continue Reading C-Suite Conversations
One Economy Slideshow
View this eye opening slideshow presented by Teree Caldwell-Johnson and Deidre DeJear during the Diversity, Inclusion and Equity event. Continue Reading One Economy Slideshow
African Americans in Iowa
Here you can learn more about African Americans in Iowa. Continue Reading African Americans in Iowa
The 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
View the Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide. Continue Reading The 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide
Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Resources
There are many resources you can tap into from the Greater Des Moines Partnership including dsm Magazine’s Inclusion Magazine. Continue Reading Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Resources
Iowa Coalition for Collective Change
Learn about the newly formed Iowa Coalition for Collective Change based in West Des Moines. Continue Reading Iowa Coalition for Collective Change
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Facilitators/Consultants
A list of equity, diversity and inclusion facilitators/consultants. Continue Reading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Facilitators/Consultants
WDM Community School’s Deep Equity Framework
Next year, the WDMCS will begin systemic change to ensure equity for all students through the Deep Equity program. Continue Reading WDM Community School’s Deep Equity Framework
WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Amos Hunter
What Today’s Renters Are Really Looking For
By Lindsay Schlatter, Regional Manager, R&R Realty Group Management Professionals, Inc. Continue Reading What Today’s Renters Are Really Looking For
Should Your Company Become 100% Remote?
By Jim Donovan, CPA | Partner/National Tax Office, Eide Bailly Continue Reading Should Your Company Become 100% Remote?
WDM Watch List: Lydia Broadhead
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Lydia Broadhead
Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing
Member Spotlight – Bloomingbeing Tell us about you and/or your business I moved back to Des Moines in May of 2025. I grew up here… Continue Reading Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing Continue Reading Ellie Davis – Bloomingbeing
Cost Segregation: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Depreciation and Improve Cash Flow
By Jim Donovan, CPA | Partner/National Tax Office, Eide Bailly Continue Reading Cost Segregation: A Smarter Way to Accelerate Depreciation and Improve Cash Flow
How “Joy-Based Budgeting” Can Help Consumers Spend Smarter in 2026
By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading How “Joy-Based Budgeting” Can Help Consumers Spend Smarter in 2026
Vázquez Law Office
Member Spotlight – Vázquez Law Office Hi, I’m Gabrielle Vázquez, founder of Vázquez Law Office, launched right here in West Des Moines in August 2025.… Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office Continue Reading Vázquez Law Office
What Makes a Workplace Work Today
By Jenny Livingston, Vice President – Human Resources, R&R Realty Group Continue Reading What Makes a Workplace Work Today
Allegra Marketing Print and Mail
Member Spotlight – Allegra Marketing At the core, all of Allegra’s products and services help businesses get noticed, attract customers, and grow. Whether it’s a printed… Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail
WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Cal Wagner
Reka Luxury Travel
Member Spotlight – Reka Luxury Travel My name is Elaine Ware, and I am the founder of Reka Luxury Travel, a boutique travel design firm.… Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel Continue Reading Reka Luxury Travel
Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building the Future: Exploring Hubbell’s Homebuilding Opportunities
WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Nick Paoli
Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI
by Brendtly Lauck | Risk Advisory Manager Continue Reading Building an AI-Ready Data Foundation: Turning Information into ROI