the logo
/I thought you guys might enjoy seeing how my logo evolved throughout the design process. It changed a lot over a few months. Wanna see what I mean?
Read Morein search of greener pastures
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It's happened to me many, many things: I meet some cool people, we start hanging out, and somewhere after our third or forth coffee date, they tell me they're moving. Sometimes it's to places like Denver or Chicago and other times, it's one of the coasts. Basically, it's just anywhere but Iowa.
Read Moremy podcast addiction
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For long stretches of time, I'll forgot that podcasts are even a thing. Between Instagram, VSCO, and Gmail, my phone often has no room for additional apps (unless I want to spend time deleting pictures. Which I've been known to do...) But then I'll hear about a new interview on Fresh Air and I get sucked right back in. There are way too many podcasts to chose from, so below I've listed a few that I've enjoyed. List is after the jump.
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monthly distractions
/Where is this year going? I can't believe it's April next week. This month was good, though. I had a friend visit one morning and I made breakfast (#winningateverything), I took a trip to IKEA for apartment necessities, and now I'm re watching the first season of Fargo.
After the jump are some links I enjoyed this month. See you back here soon!
Read MoreBehind the Scenes
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Today I thought I’d show you behind the scenes of how Say Hello to the City got started. It’s an idea I’ve had for a few years and it’s exciting to see it go from living inside my head to being online.
Read Moremonthly distractions
/What's up, guy? Whether you're happily in love or have a long list of ex-lovers, I hope this month was good to you. Enjoy the links after the jump and we'll see you here again on Monday.
Read More#cityquotes
/"People are really stoked about Des Moines right now because they can feel this energy here and they want to help out and tap into it. Instead of getting in your way, people here will give you the tools you need to succeed. It is a very empowering city."
To read more of our interview with Mickey Davis, click here.
An Afternoon on Mars
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A few days ago, I spent some time at Mars Coffee Bar down in the East Village. It’s one of my favorite places to grab a cup of coffee (e.g. the Sputnik - their honey and cinnamon latte) and catch up with a friend.
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/"A lot of environments can get really competitive as far as business goes, but it’s not like that here in Des Moines. People are very generous."
To read more of our interview with Dave and Mariah Pozyer (the people behind the Wedding format) click here.
A Conversation with Emily Lang + Kristopher Rollins (of RunDSM)
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When I first Emily Lang and Kristopher Rollins, I felt that instantaneous magnetism you sometimes feel when meeting new people. I talked with them for less than two minutes, but I had to know more about them. Their passion for impacting the next generation was both intriguing and palpable.
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