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Des Moines Heritage Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic properties in the Des Moines metropolitan area

06/18/2026

Built to Last: Historic Restoration Series

Do you own a historic home or simply love preserving Des Moines history? Join us for the first session of our Built to Last Historic Restoration Series and learn the art of restoring original wood windows from professionals who do it every day.

Hear from:
🔹 Josh Harper, Clean Slate Builds
🔹 Erica Simbro, Knox Plat Windows

đź“… July 26, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
đź“Ť Des Moines Heritage Center, 120 E 5th Street

Whether you're tackling a restoration project or just curious about historic preservation, this hands-on educational session will provide practical tips, expert insight, and inspiration to help preserve the character of historic buildings for generations to come.

05/28/2026

Historic preservation takes passion, persistence, and heart; this year’s Historic Preservation Champion exemplifies all three. Congratulations to Rally Cap Properties on your achievement, and thank you for helping preserve the character and history of our community!

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05/26/2026

Please join us in applauding the recipient of the Historic Preservation Project of the Year - Residential Award, Cutler Construction Company! Your work demonstrates the power of preservation to revitalize spaces, strengthen communities, and celebrate local history. Congratulations!

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05/25/2026

A historic place preserved is a story protected. Congratulations to our Historic Preservation Adaptive Reuse - Mixed Use Award winners Tim & Chloe Bratvold. Thank you for helping safeguard the history and character of our community through your outstanding preservation efforts.

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05/24/2026

Join us in celebrating the winner of this year’s Historic Preservation Adaptive Reuse Award, Christensen Development! Through vision, care, and stewardship, this project has made a lasting impact on the preservation of our historic community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

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05/23/2026

Preserving history is about more than buildings. It’s about protecting community identity and honoring the past. Congratulations to our Historic Preservation Project of the Year - Commercial - Over 10,000 SF Award winner, Tim Rypma! Thank you for your dedication to historic preservation excellence.

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05/23/2026

Preservation leaves a lasting impact far beyond bricks and mortar. Congratulations to one of this year’s Historic Preservation Project of the Year - Commercial - under 10,000 SF award winner, DEV Partners, for helping protect the character, history, and stories that define our community.

05/23/2026

Some places deserve a second life — and thanks to passionate preservationists like White Oak Realty Iowa , one of this year’s Historic Preservation Project of the Year - Commercial - under 10,000 SF award recipient, they get one. Congratulations on your well-deserved honor and thank you for helping preserve our community’s history!

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120 E. Fifth Street
Des Moines, IA
50309