Josh keeps a record of what's happening in downtown Des Moines living and wonders "Have you ever thought about moving downtown? Do you want to know what it’s like, what’s going on, what there is to do, and how convenient it really is? I wondered these things as well so I decided to act upon it."

This blog documents a major kitchen renovation and addition in Des Moines' Beaverdale neighborhood. From the blogger's description:

Urbanism and community in Des Moines, IA.

Des Moines Register blogger Jeffrey Bruner writes about the ongoing renovation of a craftsman style bungalow.

This is my blog of our 1918 bungalow on the east side of Des Moines, near Union Park. Come along with us through the trials of a home restoration and renovation. Lots of pictures!

Buy local!

"dsmBUZZ is a grassroots initiative that exists to promote the efforts of locally owned businesses in central Iowa. Our mission is to be a resource for residents and visitors interested in finding out about the uniquely independent businesses in our community. We provide a collective voice for the buy local movement to encourage consumers to support their locally owned entrepreneurial neighbors."

A blog written by Des Moines resident Sandy Renshaw discussing "what’s going on around Des Moines, around the greater metro area, and really around the city".

Official Des Moines Register blogs on a variety of subjects.