We dedicate pages of ink to highlight the many ways to spend your free time in central Iowa. From concerts and community events to art festivals and sports, we cover them all in an effort to help you make the most of every season. But what about those who enjoy getting away in the great [...]
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Inspired by Japan’s Living National Treasures, the idea for CITYVIEW’s CHOICE awards originated 12 years ago. The Japanese program honors “preservers of important intangible cultural properties.” In the years after World War II, anxiety arose in Japan that their unique cultural traditions — noh, kabuki, origami, kumi, sumo, teapot ceramics, noodle making — might be [...]
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When shoes start to wear down and their soles fall apart, some people head to a department store or shop online for a new pair, while old ones are donated or end up in the trash. But when they can be saved, Des Moines-area residents can take their beloved shoes to one of three independently [...]
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The nominees for Iowa’s Governor’s race are officially locked up by State Auditor Rob Sand and businessman and farmer Zach Lahn. Meanwhile, their lieutenant governor picks — Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer for Sand and Iowa Representative Derek Wulf for Lahn — have been donning cowboy hats and spurring each other across social media and [...]
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Democratic candidate for governor, Rob Sand, has selected Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer, a cattleman-farmer and deeply rooted rural Iowan from Manilla in western Iowa who ran for the U.S. Senate five years ago, as his lieutenant governor running mate. The pick fortifies Decorah native Sand’s efforts to bridge the partisan divide in rural Iowa [...]
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Thirty years old this year, Tacos Mariana’s has no peer in Des Moines. Not as a taqueria. Not as what some call “a hidden gem” and others label a “hole in the wall.” Certainly not as a vehicle for the transportation of expectations. Mariana Gomez’ taqueria occupies a little more than 2,000 square feet of [...]
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When Pixar announced “Toy Story 5,” split feelings could be felt amongst the Millennials who grew up alongside Andy’s plastic companions. “Toy Story 3” (2010) was perfect. A tear-jerking trilogy closer that made adults ugly cry more than their kids. We watched as our beloved friends accepted the inevitable over an incinerator and a final [...]
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In the late 1990s, I discovered the late-night talk show “Coast to Coast,” hosted by Art Bell. It was more personal than watching television because it felt like it was just me and the host. He was filling me in on what was going on around the country in the world of paranormal and extraterrestrial [...]
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“Dad, you’ll love the sauna. And then we’ll do the cold plunge.” She smiles at me and nods up and down waiting for me to mirror her. Yup, that’s how you talk to your ancient dad: slow with lots of nodding and guidance. And, if you didn’t know, a “cold plunge” is exactly that — [...]
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While the shows receive most of the spotlight, it is the producing teams behind the productions that make the magic happen. Two major leadership transitions recently took place in central Iowa’s performing arts community. Monica Holt assumed the role of president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts. She previously served as senior vice president [...]
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A red rectangular abstract by Mark Rothko sold for $85.8 million at spring auction in New York. The seller of the 1957 work, “Brown and Blacks in Reds,” was the estate of art dealer Robert Mnuchin, who paid $6.7 million for the work in 2003. That price was described as “art-becomes-reality” moment after French playwright Yazmina [...]
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Summer is prime season for classic car shows. Nearly every weekend, vintage vehicles fill parking lots, grassy parks and iconic gathering spots. With hoods popped open to showcase meticulously restored engines, shiny chrome and even the occasional pair of fuzzy dice, attendees stroll through decades of automotive history. So what is the appeal of classic [...]
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When choosing a summertime watering hole in Iowa, one question rises to the top: Does it have a patio? At The Soggy Frog, the answer is yes. In fact, it offers more than one patio. With three distinct seating areas and stunning water views from nearly every angle, the venue feels more like a waterfront [...]
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When a co-worker encouraged Tammy Crall to become involved with a fundraising event for Pet Project Midwest, she eagerly agreed. With a passion for animals, she served as vice president and now serves as president of the nonprofit organization. She previously volunteered with other pet rescues in town, but those roles were not the right [...]
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Nash Roe is the producer, director, runner and star of Local TV 5’s “Iowa Food Diary.” His show is about to debut its season three. He is also a 17 year old, yet to begin his senior year at Valley High School. We asked him to lunch but had to wait until after the new [...]
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As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with parades, speeches, fireworks and other patriotic traditions, much attention will focus on familiar symbols of our history — monuments, battlefields, historic landmarks. Yet Independence Day also lets us reflect on lesser-known stories of people and places that illuminate the ideals on which our nation was founded. [...]
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If you are looking for an expertly handcrafted cocktail in West Des Moines, don’t search for the word “bar” on the outdoor signage. Instead, look for a beauty salon and spa. Hidden inside Serenity Couture Salon & Spa in the former Wells Fargo building is West Des Moines’ newest speakeasy, The Atlas Room. No password [...]
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