Dwana Bradley | Publisher, The Urban Experience Magazine; Executive Director, Iowa Juneteenth Observance The Idea: Create a safety net that helps educate, financially support and encourage those receiving […]

Joseph Benesh | President and CEO, The Ingenuity Co. The Idea: We need to maintain the intimacy of a small city, and make sure we keep our […]

Mark Core | Educator, East High School The Idea: Our biggest challenge is providing genuine economic opportunities throughout every neighborhood of Des Moines. The institution that is […]

Maria Sol Varisco Santini | Executive Director, Iowa Justice For Our Neighbors The Idea: Des Moines needs more integration programs and activities. We used to use the […]

Dennis Kelly | Director of Self Fulfillment, Quantum Change The Idea: Each month the community should hold a vote on key matters impacting the city. The vote […]

Kristi Knous | President, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines The Idea: While charitable giving remains a wonderful part of our community’s culture, to continue successfully building […]