’Twas the night before…
Our Christmas classic for the holidays Publisher’s note: Forty-four years ago, when Michael Gartner was editor of The Des Moines Register, he walked over to the desk of writer Bob [...]
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Feature Story
2021 Des Moines’ Most Likeable People
Join us in giving two dozen thumbs ups for two dozen likeable people. More than a half-million people call central Iowa home, and since our state is known for being [...]
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Where are the cars?
Consolidation and COVID-19 have driven changes in the automotive industry both nationally and locally. When Mark Hummel’s great grandfather opened a Plymouth-DeSoto dealership in Beaverdale in 1929, his was [...]
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Merry Christmas
Twelve drummers drumming… …for “Max and Amy in the morning” — WHO radio’s morning duo of Max Schaeffer and Amy Sweet — but we miss Van (Harden) and Bonnie (Lucas)…for [...]
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Towing company says County supervisor’s actions cost him contract. Women only on DMPS board. Eateries lose $1.4 billion to COVID-19.
After losing a Polk County towing contract despite being the lowest bidder, towing operator Randy Crow, owner of Crow Tow, wrote to CITYVIEW to speak out against the Polk County [...]
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Former RNC chair: Reynolds should be in ‘conversation’ for presidency
And Michael Steele thinks country is in ‘staging area’ for civil war. Gov. Kim Reynolds insists a life in Washington is not for her. But Michael Steele, the former chairman of the [...]
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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’
A soft reboot of the original. Being a “Ghostbusters” fan has been a tough gig. The original was one of the greatest movies ever — a perfectly paced, perfectly structured [...]
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Proudfoot & Bird
The dining room is run by Andrew Wilson, who came to Des Moines from Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen. My first glimpse of Proudfoot & Bird was a personal downer. [...]
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When Wooly’s was a Woolworth’s store
On Oct. 19, 1950, Woolworth’s had its grand opening at 504-508 E. Locust. For the last 10 years, I thought variety stores were a front for some type of shady [...]
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Winter is coming
And Sister Marla Smith’s eyes light up. Trust me. Holding her thin hand and rubbing her thin back, I sit quietly beside her wheelchair. She smiles, and I swear a [...]
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CITYVIEW’s question of the week
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- Illuminating the East Village in a Soft Red Glow - 11/29/2021
- Chow’s Winter Classic, Jan. 13-16, at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines; features a dual meet between the Iowa State Cyclones and Temple Owls - 11/24/2021
- Ankeny Art Center Proudly Presents: 2021 Members Show - 11/23/2021
- Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks Coming to Muscatine Art Center - 11/9/2021
- New Artistic Director and Conductor for the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus Starts January 1 - 11/2/2021
- Grand Opening of Tallgrass Theatre Company - 10/21/2021
- Midwest Family Lending Celebrating 25 Years of Service - 10/18/2021
- PROCLAMATION ON THE DEATH OF GENERAL COLIN POWELL - 10/18/2021
- Liz & Beau Grindle Announce Return to Regular Gallery Hours - 10/15/2021
- Fall Gala to benefit the Des Moines Ronald McDonald House: 40 Years Serving Iowa - 10/8/2021
- Woodland Cemetery Recognized as Underground Railroad Site - 10/5/2021
- Center Iowa Shelter and Services (CISS) building expansion and Agri-Hood Named Finalist for $15,000 Strong Communities Award - 10/5/2021
- Ankeny Art Center Proudly Presents: Melynda Van Zee and Brooke Szweda - 9/23/2021
- Pyramid Theatre Company and Des Moines Performing Arts Postpone Performances of “The Gospel at Colonus” - 8/30/2021
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wine & Whiskey Walk event set for Sept. 24 at West Glen - 8/27/2021
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People & Pets
Finally — a dog!
Cayla Nord says adopting pets is the right thing to do. As a child, Cayla Nord dreamed of owning a puppy. She asked Santa Claus and wrote a persuasive letter [...]
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Patricia Holly
Singer, actress from Waukee performs locally as part of the singing duo, Holly & Bochart. Patricia Holly’s greatest desire as a singer and actress is to convince talented musicians and [...]
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Circles of clay
David Dahlquist’s show opening at Moberg Gallery was also a retirement party for his administrative duties at RDG. For the first time this fall, Moberg Gallery is showing two of [...]
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Steve Little
Former owner of Johnny’s Vets Club, Winston’s and Chef’s Kitchen chose to meet at Cosi Cucina. Chef Steve Little owned Johnny’s Vets Club, Winston’s and Chef’s Kitchen. He sold the [...]
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Ford Bronco
The world’s first sport utility vehicle is revived after 25 years. A quarter of a century ago, Ford Motor Company retired its popular Ford Bronco. In 2021, Ford revived the [...]
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Libraries should be for all, not just for some
It is telling that no objections were lodged against the two Johnston High School books until this school year. There’s a big birthday coming up in Iowa in about a [...]
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The Garden
New location with a spotlight on dinner theater After 36 years, the Garden Nightclub moved from its old warehouse location on S.E. Fourth Street to a new location in East [...]
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