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Good morning, Des Moines! 🌅 This is DSM at Dawn.

DSM at Dawn Dinner Club debuted last night and it was a great one. I'll share more soon, and we’re already planning the next one.

It got me thinking…

Quick Hits

In todays issue:

And we’re off.

— Nick Rivas

Vermeer Corporation is investing $102.7 million in a new 300,000-square-foot production facility in Bondurant. The project will sit on roughly 186 acres and is expected to create more than 180 jobs initially, with capacity to grow beyond 300 positions over time.

Construction is expected to begin this summer.

KCCI 8 →

Hubbell Realty is seeking approval to build 508 single-family homes on 170 acres along East Douglas Avenue. The development, called The Woodmont, would be the company’s largest traditional single-family community in Des Moines in at least a decade.

The estimated $150 million project could take roughly 15 years to complete. Site work on the first 45 lots may begin as early as March, with homes projected in the $300,000 to $400,000 range.

Des Moines Register →

The first phase of a new agrihood-style town center near Cumming is moving ahead. The development blends agricultural land with residential and mixed-use space, with roughly 30% of the property preserved for farming or open space.

Developers say the goal is to integrate food production, recreation, and housing within a single community footprint.

WHO 13 →

Kitchen Refresh by KnoPros offers a swift and cost-effective kitchen transformation without the hassle of demolition. Serving the Des Moines area, they specialize in updating existing cabinets, achieving a fresh look in just 3 to 5 days. Their process is designed to be less intrusive and more affordable than traditional remodels, making it an attractive option for homeowners seeking a kitchen update.

Visit Kitchenrefreshiowa.com today!

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa has provided new vans to several Des Moines-area organizations. The vehicles will help transport children to programs, therapy appointments, school activities, and food distribution sites.

For many families, reliable transportation makes participation possible.

👉 More

The Orange Gala takes place Saturday at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, benefiting MS Moments, a volunteer-led Iowa nonprofit that supports families affected by multiple sclerosis.

The evening includes dinner, entertainment, and fundraising efforts that directly support local advocacy and resources.

👉 Check it out

Community Choice Credit Union awarded $20,000 to four Iowa nonprofits through its employee-driven giving program, with staff helping select the recipients.

👉 Details

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🐭 The Mousetrap
📆 Feb 6-Mar 1
📍 Des Moines Playhouse
A classic Agatha Christie whodunit where a snowstorm traps a group of stranger, one of which is a murderer.

🐻 Winnie The Pooh
📆 Feb 20-Mar 1
📍 Stoner Theater
Join Pooh Bear and friends in the Hundred Acre wood as they search for the North Pole.

🔥 The Outsiders
📆 Feb 24-Mar 1
📍 Des Moines Civic Center
The Tony-winning Broadway hit reimagines the iconic coming-of-age story with powerful music and raw stage energy.

🩰 Nothing Holds Still
📆 Feb 27-28
📍 Hoyt Sherman Place
A show that will captivate audiences with the restless beauty of constant motion. Presented by Ballet Des Moines.

🎤 Jamie Lissow
📆 Friday-Saturday
📍 Funny Bone
Known for Netflix’s Real Rob, Lissow brings his nationally touring stand-up show for a weekend of sharp, fast-paced comedy.

🎤 Pretti Good Comedy Show
📆 Sunday
📍 xBk Live
A night of laughs from some of the best comics in the Midwest.

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Everything goes back into making this better for Des Moines,

Grateful you’re here.
— Nick

Thursday

Corbett Reeves | 6 | Confluence Brewing
Jesse & The Medicine Men | 6 | Poncho’s
Leslie Vincent | 7 | Noce
Casey Joe Collins | 7 | Board & Batten
Shane Smith & The Saints | 7:30 | Val Air Ballroom
Steve Berry | 7:30 | The Ingersoll
Khamari | 8 | Wooly’s
MFKS | 8 | Confidence Speakeasy
Lee Klatt | 9 | Shotgun Betty’s

Friday

Sean Michael Sullivan | 5 | Plain Talk Books & Coffee
Adam Klett | 6 | Shotgun Betty’s
Joshua Sinclair | 6 | Middlebrook Mercantile
Jesse & The Medicine Men | 6 | Iowa Distilling Co
Dropkick Murphys | 7 | Val Air Ballroom
Pecos & The Rooftops | 7 | Wooly’s
Sean Kiefer | 7 | Noce
The Fabulous Tru-Tones | 7 | Captain Roy’s
Kris Karr | 7 | Cabaret Ankeny
Casey Joe Collins | 7 | Ducktail Lounge
The Drama Kings | 7 | Kelly’s Little Nipper
Erf/Some Friends | 7 | Locals Bar & Stage
Steve Berry | 7:30 | The Ingersoll
Klazik | 8 | xBk Live
Jordan Beem & John Griffiths | 8 | Prairie Meadows
Orphan Annie & The Hot Mess | 8 | Back Roads Lounge
Robbie Michael & Lee Klett | 8 | Sister’s Place
Midnight Radio | 8:30 | Doc’s Lounge
Mike Bernard | 8:30 | Brick & Ivy

Saturday

Iowa No Mountain Boys | 11 | Exile Brewing
Kris Karr | 4 | Revelton Distilling
Unforgiven | 6 | Lake Robbins Ballroom
Carver Jones | 7 | Temple Theater
The Ducharme-Jones Band | 7 | Captain Roy’s
Royce Johns Duo | 7 | 36th St Tavern
Adam Kulmatycki Dup | 7 | Shirley’s
Church of Cash | 7:30 | Wooly’s
Steve Berry | 7:30 | The Ingersoll
The Filthy Heathens Band | 8 | Talk Shop Lounge
Sierra Griggs | 8 | The Regal Beagle
Igor Dimitrienko | 8 | Down Under
Round A Boud | 8 | Back Roads Lounge
Matt Woods Band | 8 | Prairie Meadows
10 Fold Return | 8 | Kenny’s Garage
Mary Runyan Band | 8:30 | Mickey’s Waukee
Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio | 9 | Noce
Reload | 9 | Hawk Heaven Tavern
Luke S Williams | 9 | Cabaret Ankeny

Sunday

Local Ukesters Ukelele Band | 1 & 3 | DM Botanical Garden
Trio Trio | 2 | Highland Underground
Matt Woods | 2 | Middlebrook Mercantile
HUMONGOUS | 3 | Kenny’s Garage
Andy Classen/Tanner Taylor Duo | 5 | Louie’s Wine Dive
Al Godfredsen | 5 | Lake Robbins Ballroom
On a Winter’s Night | 7 | Temple Theater
Jump | 8 | Wooly’s

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