Des Moines Girl has been featured in local media since it’s founding in 2021. Check out who’s talking about us. ⬇️
Des Moines Is More Than Corn Fields and the State Fair — Here’s What We Love About This Midwest Capital
- Travel + Leisure
- Written by Karla Walsh
- July 18, 2024
Cheese, biking, art, and a massive farmers market make this Midwestern capital city one of the best under-the-radar vacation destinations. With a population of 214,000, according to 2020 U.S. Census data, it’s “a mid-sized city with small town roots and big city ambitions,” adds Morgan Chicchelly, an insurance product development consultant and the founder of the small business city guide Des Moines Girl.
Des Moines Girl and RipRoar hosting race centered around women’s health and friendship
- April 15, 2024
- WHO-TV
WHO 13’s Lindsey Burrell spoke with Morgan Chicchelly, founder of Des Moines Girl, and Cassidy Ringena with RipRoar about their upcoming race at Jasper Winery. The weekend includes multiple races, spin classes, and a yoga class with the goal of women prioritizing their health and spending time with their girl gang.
Single in Des Moines? A new dating event gets people to meet IRL
- March 15, 2024
- Axios Des Moines
“While many dates start with a swipe, a local event is encouraging connections ‘IRL.’ Driving the news: “Des Moines Girl,” a popular Instagram account and curated guide site, is holding a “Pitch a Friend” dating event at Teehee’s this month.” – Linh Ta
Des Moines Girl hosting 5K to empower women in the community
- April 12, 2023
- WOI-TV
Providing a fun check-in to the city
- March 27, 2023
- WHO-TV
From date night ideas to a guest to breakfasts and brunch, Des Moines Girl is here to help. Morgan Chicchelly shares why she started the site as a resource for the community. Follow along at desmoinesgirl.com.
One Woman’s Mission to Spotlight Small Businesses, Grow Community
- February 22, 2023
- The Times-Delphic, Cassandra Schoene
Morgan Chicchelly, otherwise known as the Des Moines Girl (DSMG) on Instagram, is creating a space for those in the Des Moines area to discover the small businesses and hidden gems that make up the city. Chicchelly is a Des Moines native but moved to the East Coast in her 20s. She relied on city guides to get familiar with the area and meet new people. When the pandemic hit, she moved back to Des Moines and was looking forward to finding a city guide for her hometown – especially at a time when small businesses needed the spotlight.
Community raises $3,000 for new joint bakery during fourth annual Flourish Fundevent
September 21, 2022- The Business Record, Words and photo by Emily Kestel
“Des Moines Girl is a micromedia platform that provides weekly guides, itineraries and fun things to do around the metro. The platform launched in April 2021 after Chicchelly noticed a lack of media platforms that elevated small businesses in a way she envisioned. Local businesses are at the focus of Des Moines Girl, Chicchelly said in her pitch speech. “Small businesses dictate the energy, the tone, the culture of cities. If Des Moines wants to grow and be a good place to work and live for young people, they also need to put resources into their small businesses,” she said. She hopes to grow the platform and continue sharing stories of small businesses in the community, and also hopes to have in-person events.”
Launching a Micro Media Brand in Your City With Morgan Chicchelly, Founder of Des Moines Girl
- March 21, 2022
- Local to Legend Podcast
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