Designing a New Chapter in Iowa

Linzi Murray, a lifelong book lover, builds her dream bookstore in Des Moines, Iowa.
Putting People First

Iowa distributor Frontier Co-op implements workforce initiatives that support working parents and address barriers for other untapped talent pools.
Iowa ranks #1 for Millennial Homeowners

Millennials are making the American Dream their reality in Iowa.
Transforming Tourists into Residents

Millennials are making the American Dream their reality in Iowa.
Iowa Named America’s Most Affordable State

Iowa gives residents the freedom to spend their money experiencing things they love.
A Toast to Iowa Farms

Engineers create innovative process for turning Iowa corn into whiskey.
Backpacking Through Iowa’s Beauty

World traveler takes on Iowa’s state forests.
Home is Where the Music Is

Kuuku Saah arrived in Des Moines to attend Drake University, he ultimately found a degree of familiarity in Iowa’s music scene and 80/35 — Des Moines’ progressive indie and jam music festival.
Wandering with Purpose

Wander Women co-founders Jenn Riggs and Kerri Sorrell are on a mission to empower women through outdoor recreation.
An Ace in the Pickleball World

When Blake Renaud fell in love with pickleball, she set out to create its best resource, PicklePlay.