THE GREATER STORIES BEHIND THE GREATER DES MOINES REGION

Investor News
Iowa Hospital Association to Host Second Annual Health Sciences Career Day

The Iowa Hospital Association's Annual Health Sciences Career Day is hosted during National Hospital Week.
Greater Des Moines Buzz
Live Music This Week in DSM: March 17 – 22, 2026

Check out live music acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) at local venues March 17 – 22, 2026.
Greater Des Moines Buzz
5 Things to Do in DSM: March 13-19

Glow bowling, craft markets, theater and live music across the Greater Des Moines (DSM) region this week.
Greater Des Moines Buzz
Gas Station Culture in Iowa

In small-town Iowa, the gas station is the unofficial town square.
Greater Des Moines Buzz
Explore DSM: Top 5 Events March 6-12

Discover what’s happening in Greater Des Moines this week, from pancake feeds to fun runs and flea markets.
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Economic Development
A Century-Old Manufacturing Company Doubles Down on Greater Des Moines With $75 Million Expansion
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Investor News
Health Tech Company Makes its Mark in Greater Des Moines
Top Reads
Greater Des Moines Buzz
5 Fun Events Happening Across DSM This Week: March 20-26
Small Business Success
From Cleanouts to Community Treasures: How a Des Moines Small Business Is Giving Homes, and Items, a Second Life
Investor News
Affiliate News: The Chamber’s Annual Celebration Announces Ahrens Park Foundation as Business of the Year
Greater Des Moines Buzz
Live Music This Week in DSM: March 10 – 15, 2026
Economic Development
Key Tax Changes Taking Effect in 2026

News & Announcements

Partnership News
Greater Des Moines Defies National Trends as it Nears One Million Residents

The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled new analysis from James Chung, President of Reach Advisors, showing Greater Des Moines outperforming Midwestern peers across key economic indicators as it approaches the one-million-resident milestone.
Partnership News
Partnership Launches 2026 Top Five Series to Support Small Business Growth

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the schedule for the 2026 Top Five for Small Business Series sponsored by Principal® Financial Group. This six-part program is designed to equip small and mid-size business owners with practical insights and tools to support growth, hiring and long-term success.
Partnership News
Greater Des Moines MSA Named a Top U.S. Metro for Economic Development

The Greater Des Moines metropolitan statistical area (MSA) has been named the #2 Top Performing Metro for Economic Development in the nation among its tier metros in Site Selection Magazine’s 2025 Governor’s Cup, recognizing the region as one of the nation’s top-performing mid-sized metros for new and expanded corporate investment and expansion activity.

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Submit a Story

Whether you recently relocated to the region, have something innovative happening at your company or you're celebrating a milestone, we want to know! Email Kyle Oppenhuizen, Vice President of Communications, at koppenhuizen@DSMpartnership.com to submit your story. 

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Be Part of Something Greater

Greater Des Moines is the place to do something greater. Learn more about how you can join in this work and be part of the mission. Contact Kathryn Smith, Vice President of Investor Relations and Community Engagement, at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, to get started.

ksmith@DSMpartnership.com | (515) 286-4914