Urban Experience Magazine

12/26/2025

Happy Holidays. Happy Kwanzaa from Urban Experience Magazine. This edition of the magazine is brought to you by UnityPoint Health as their focus for this edition is on Reducing Health Risk in the Black Community.

Taking care of yourself is essential. Share this digital edition with others and take time to spread love, joy, and peace in the world.

Thank you for your continued support of Urban Experience Magazine, celebrating 10 years, and looking forward to 2026.

December 2025 UEM

12/17/2025

Come out on December 18th.

12/14/2025

Kwanzaa celebration taking place December 27th.

12/13/2025

Travel alert ‼️

TRAVEL NOT ADVISED east of Des Moines for portions of Iowa, Jasper, Poweshiek, and Tama counties. Dry, powdery snow has covered most highways resulting in slick conditions. It is also blowing around quite a bit in traffic causing low visibility! Stay off the roads if you can!

12/10/2025

Urban Experience interviewed members of the cast and will have the December digital edition out soon. You will not want to miss Frozen at The Playhouse December 5-27, 2025.

12/10/2025

Get your tickets today.

12/05/2025

Urban Experience Magazine in collaboration with Bradley Consulting created a special World Aids Day Edition of Urban Experience Magazine.

Bradley Consulting has been engaging with community and this special edition is one you will want to see. If you would like a print copy of this special edition send us a message.

UE December World Aids Day 25 Sp

12/05/2025

Exciting Opportunity at Burns United Methodist Church!

Job Title: Executive Administrative Assistant
Reports To: Executive Director / Senior Pastor
Location: Burns United Methodist Church

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (specify), Will start as part-time at 20 hrs./week with
a strong possibility of hours increasing to full-time hours
Salary: $18.00 to $24.75/hr., depending on qualifications and experience.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Executive
Administrative Assistant with a background in non-profit, church administration, and site
management. This individual will support executive leadership in a wide range of
administrative and operational tasks, helping ensure that both ministry goals and daily
operations are executed with excellence. The ideal candidate will be proactive, discreet,
adaptable, and grounded in a heart for service and faith-based community impact.

https://www.burnsumc.com/join

12/02/2025

Joppa Experience, a Chicago soul food restaurant in Des Moines’ River Bend neighborhood, closes Dec. 1. Owner vows a comeback. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/4rx9xQ5

11/28/2025

Congratulations Audrey Kennis.

🎉 Congratulations to Audrey Kennis, recipient of the 2025 Women in the NAACP Award! 💜🏆

This award honors women whose leadership strengthens equity, community, and opportunity. Audrey embodies that legacy through her work as the Human Services Director for the City of West Des Moines Human Services , where she champions policies and initiatives that center underserved communities and build pathways to shared prosperity.

A dedicated educator and civic leader, Audrey brings a strong academic foundation in Social Justice Education and Community and Regional Planning to her advocacy. Her impact has been recognized across the state with honors including the Evelyn K. Davis Heritage Legacy Award, West Des Moines DEI Leader of the Year, the ISU Outstanding Young Professional Award, and several others that reflect her deep commitment to service.

Beyond her professional achievements, Audrey is grounded by her most meaningful roles as a wife, mother, and woman of faith, bringing intention and compassion to every space she leads.

Join us in celebrating her contributions and honoring her vision for stronger, more connected communities. 💜

Tickets for the 2025 NAACP Des Moines Freedom Fund are available at www.naacpdesmoines.org

11/27/2025

Have a happy and blessed day from Urban Experience Magazine! We are thankful for you.