dsm Magazine

Every summer, Iowa farmers, bakers and makers bring their wares to markets across the state. Recently, some small businesses have flipped the script, inviting shoppers to find them right at home.⁠
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If you know where to look, you can find these mini markets in many neighborhoods here in Central Iowa. Enterprising vendors set up stands on porches and in front yards to sell everything from flowers to cookies to candles. Most operated on the honor system, built on a very Midwestern sense of community.⁠
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These five markets are worth a detour:

Step right up Don’t let the name scare you: Spooky Acres offers fresh eggs, baked goods and more on Des Moines’ north side. Photo: Duane Tinkey Writer: Mathany Ahmed Every summer, Iowa farmers, bakers and makers…

At dsm magazine, we think it's important to recognize those who have continually lifting up Des Moines through our annual Sages Over 70 awards, which honor local leaders and their decades of civic, social, and business leadership, mentorship, advocacy and overall community involvement.

If you know someone who fits that description, we encourage you to fill out a nomination form for one of this year's awards, which dsm will present during a ceremony on Nov. 12. Deadline to submit is June 26.

Sages Over 70 Nomination Form Please click the link to complete this form.