You’ve seen those black-and-white certificates at businesses around town. They declare the best, the premier, the supreme — according to readers like you. And now, it’s here: the moment you’ve been [...]
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A history lesson and photographic feature on iconic local bridges Cross a few of our city’s many pedestrian bridges and tour the unique backgrounds of these hidden (and some not-so-hidden) [...]
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The value of internships for both students and businesses “Internships play a key role in an individual’s career exploration. In addition to giving students the opportunity to dive headfirst into [...]
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Each year, the Iowa Board of Regents approves professional development assignments (PDAs) for state university professors. Also known as sabbaticals, these allow universities to maintain “educational excellence” by encouraging “a [...]
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds insists a life in Washington is not for her. I believed her when she told me this near the shores of Black Hawk Lake in Lake [...]
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A well-articulated dark comedy that keeps you wanting more, “The Banshees of Inisherin” thrusts audiences into a time when Ireland was full of despair — not long after the War [...]
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Whether intended or not, Tullpa Restaurant’s name conjures up “tulpa,” a term used in theosophy, paranormalism and mysticism to identify a corporal and sentient body that was previously only imaginary. [...]
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The first story I wrote for this column back in 2017 was on the love story that followed Des Moines’ Varsity Theatre. Bev Mahon fell in love with his future [...]
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“Ah, the good old days.” Did I really just say that? Knocking on the door of nostalgia seems a bit of a trick bag. One person’s treasured memory is usually [...]
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When two Iowa theatrical leaders join forces, it holds great promise as a “must-see” experience. Pyramid Theatre Company and the Des Moines Community Playhouse unite to present Tony Award- and [...]
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As classic rock bands tour, fans are eager to see the band “one last time.” For more than a half a century, Three Dog Night has performed to sold-out crowds. [...]
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Leo Landis is the curator for the State Historical Museum of Iowa after similar jobs at Oldfields-(Eli) Lilly House and Gardens in Indianapolis; Greenfield Villages (Henry Ford Museum of American [...]
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It’s barely February, but I can’t imagine 2023 will produce a more profound galley show than Scott Charles Ross’ Ukrainian Project at Moberg Gallery. Ross has made a career by [...]
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Zac Fox and his wife, Lindsay, have fostered dozens of rescue dogs the past 10 years, dutifully finding them forever homes. But after a decade, they needed a break, as [...]
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A former coffee shop in West Des Moines has transformed into a cozy neighborhood pub. LeRoy’s Place is located near the corner of 50th Street and EP True Parkway at [...]
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Typically in this column, we feature shiny new cars with backup cameras, massaging seats and automatic liftgates. These features make safety a top priority, along with comfort and innovation. Sometimes [...]
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Not that she asked, but I have some advice for Rita Hart, the new chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. Yes, Hart is an experienced practitioner of politics. She was [...]
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