Little Village has partnered with local nonprofits and retailers to present the first Central Iowa Give Guide, a community-centered starting point for your holiday giving and shopping season. In this issue, explore southeast Des Moines' world-renowned ape research center and its seven thriving bonobos; Iowa's enduring brick-and-mortar record stores; the quietly revolutionary Trans Housing Project; and orgs focused on rescuing food waste, boosting local entrepreneurs, and facilitating creativity among immigrant and refugee kids. Plus: Kiki treats a case of coworker TMI, and Iowa record labels and book presses take the spotlight.
