Let’s Bring Japanese Hanami to Des Moines
In Japan, the early spring is celebrated when flowering cherry trees bloom. This is called Hanami. Given that Iowa is sister state to Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan, is this a practice that could benefit us here?
Series : Return to the Palace On Walnut Street
Mr. Hidden shares some background on the recently reopened Hotel Fort Des Moines in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Managed under the Hilton umbrella and owned by Hawkeye Hotels of Coralville, this property is the premier example of historic rehabilitation in the state of Iowa.
Mr. Hidden and The Art of Hiding Behind a Coffee Cup
Author Matthew von Schenkel recounts what it is like to make content for HDSM without being noticed. During a visit to Hotel Fort Des Moines, he uses a little green to-go cup to blend in.