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80s Heart Crewneck: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Outfit for Teachers

January 27, 2025

We can’t get enough of our 80s Heart Crewneck! This sweatshirt combines retro vibes with the charming classroom flair every teacher or educator loves.

New Year, New Goals: How Teachers Can Refresh Their Space and Mindset

January 5, 2025

Eeeek! Can you believe it’s already January? The 100th day of school is just around the corner, marking the halfway point of the year. Now’s the perfect time to freshen up- both physically and mentally.

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What I Learned From My First Pop-Up Market Experience

December 3, 2024

From nerves to success, read about my first pop-up market experience with Room 1021! Learn tips on preparation, lessons learned, and how this event kickstarted my small business journey.

Yesandia

July 16, 2024

Yesandia is an improv group based in Eastern Iowa dedicated to providing students with opportunities to improve their communication, listening, and public speaking skills through performance and practice.

By Degrees Foundation

July 25, 2023

Working directly with Des Moines Public Schools, we know how critical it is to make sure our stu...

One Iowa

May 9, 2023

In the wake of recent legislation in Iowa that has deeply impacted the trans community, we at Roo...

Iowa Safe Schools

March 23, 2023

Our very first pop up was the Back to School Market at Des Moines Mercantile. Des Moines Mercantile was donating a percentage of sales to Iowa Safe Schools and we wanted to do that as well. It’s important to us to donate to organizations that are inclusive of all youth here in Des Moines.

SEEDS

March 23, 2023

Back in the Fall, we asked for suggestions on our Instagram of local youth organizations we could...

Children and Family Urban Movement

March 22, 2023

Our donation to the Children and Family Urban Movement was a milestone moment for our business, as it was the first time we had the opportunity to give back to the community. CFUM is an organization that has been making a positive impact on the Riverside neighborhood for years, and we were eager to support their efforts.

Des Moines Public Schools

March 21, 2023

With your help, we have been able to directly support students at Des Moines Public Schools. Donations went to an art teacher who was searching for art supplies for his DMPS classroom, and the Callanan Middle School basketball team, who were looking for sponsors for their final game of the season.