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Most Endangered Building List

A charred Sherman Hill mansion and a former one-room schoolhouse have been named to the Des Moines Rehabbers Club's 2008 list of “Des Moines' Seven Most Endangered Buildings”. Click here to see the full list.

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The Des Moines Perspective

Urbanism and community in Des Moines, IA.

Jeffrey Bruner's Bungalow Blog

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

Our New Old House

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!

Des Moines Buzz

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."

Downtown Des Moines Blog

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."

Around Des Moines

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".

Des Moines Register Blogs

Official Des Moines Register blogs on a variety of subjects.