Urban Experience Magazine

10/08/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to remind you to prioritize your health. Early detection matters, so make sure you are staying up to date with your recommended mammograms and screenings. Your health is worth it!

In this month's edition of Urban Experience Magazine, we had the opportunity to sit down with Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Matt Smith. Get to know Matt, hear his story, and learn more about his journey and leadership.

Looking for something to do in the coming weeks? There is plenty happening in our community! Enjoy Junie B. Jones in BOO...and I Mean It! at the Des Moines Playhouse, or experience the sounds of Oh He Dead at the Temple Theater, presented by Des Moines Performing Arts.

Be sure to mark your calendar for November 1 and visit the Des Moines Art Center for ¡Sí Se Puede! Yes We Can!, a celebration featuring food and art vendors, live music, and dance performances.

There is so much to discover, experience, and celebrate right here in our community!

As always, thank you for your continued support of Urban Experience Magazine. We appreciate you taking the time to read, share, and support the stories that connect, educate, and inspire our community.

UEM October 2026

10/07/2026

Enjoy an evening at the Science Center for free on Thursday, October 22nd.

Nocturnal Science Night if for all families to attend for FREE!! Join us for an evening at the sciowa to explore the world of STEM!

10/06/2026

Interested in becoming a homeowner?

Join us at our office for a FREE Journey to Homeownership (J2H) class hosted by Neighborhood Finance Corporation - NFC buying process, down payment assistance opportunities, and resources available to help make homeownership more attainable.

October 21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families

Whether you're just beginning your homeownership journey or ready to take the next step, this class is a great place to start.

Learn more: neighborhoodfinance.org/journey-to-homeownership

10/05/2026

Let’s support Dwana Bradley with Urban Experience Magazine. She is excited for the opportunity to be Top Host.

https://tophost.org/2026/dwana-bradley

09/16/2026

Happy September,

We are excited to have Above + Beyond Cancer as the sponsor of this edition of Urban Experience Magazine. Read about the programs they offer to support those who are going through a cancer journey.

We are grateful to have you as a supporter of the magazine. If your organization would like to sponsor or advertise, please contact [email protected]. Share the magazine with others as we continue to be a resource in our community.

Here is the September edition of Urban Experience Magazine:

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09/16/2026

Urban Experience Magazine would like to congratulate Matt Smith on being named Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools. Urban Experience spoke with Matt and will share the interview in the October edition of the magazine.

08/22/2026

The World Food and Music Festival is next weekend August 28-August 30th. Check it out. It is always a great event.

08/22/2026

Calling for volunteers.

📣 VOLUNTEER CALL! 📣

Our festival runs on the valuable support of volunteers and we want you to be part of the best cultural festivalsin Iowa.
Sign up to help with:
✅Admission Gates
✅ Beverage Tent
✅ Children’s Activities
✅ Cultural Booths
✅ Festival Set-up/Tear Down
https://www.latinoheritagefestival.org/volunteers

08/22/2026

What a great story. Watch for yourself

07/08/2026

The July digital edition of the magazine.

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This edition of Urban Experience Magazine introduces you to Rev. Pierce Harper, Jr. of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. They will be having a Family and Friends Fest on July 18th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. On Sunday, July 19th, 2026, they will have Friends and Family Day at 10:00 am. This is a free event.

The Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Mu Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., will host Jazz in July Brunch on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at The Loft, located at 100 Indiana Ave in Des Moines, IA. You can purchase tickets at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JF8UPH55539EG

The Iowa State Fair takes place August 13th - August 23rd. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/buy-tickets

There is plenty to do this summer. Stay safe from the heat and enjoy the July edition of Urban Experience Magazine.

Blessings,
Dwana Bradley
Urban Experience Magazine

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