John Ruan (1943 – 2021)
John Ruan III was raised by a feisty, tough, bare-knuckle man who started with a dump truck in Beacon, Iowa, and ended up with an empire that stretched across the [...]
Read More →Remembrances
Feature Story
BUYERS BEWARE!
Purchasing tickets from scalpers or resellers? Read this first. Is it even a concert, game, event, etc. if you don’t encounter at least one scalper trying to offload tickets at [...]
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What’s in your garage?
Unique finds — and stories — abound. From pristine to cobweb-laden, from tidy to cluttered, from showroom to workshop, area garages run the gamut. But one thing they often have [...]
Read More →Business Feature
Performance evaluations for a changing workforce
Shifting from once-a-year formal reviews to more timely feedback can be a game-changer for both companies and their employees. Ask any working professional about their thoughts on performance reviews, [...]
Read More →Civic Skinny
The most interesting man in the NFL. Sensory garden opens. Census stats released. Lunches.
Who is the only player in NFL history to throw a touchdown pass for eight different teams? The same person who will soon, in all likelihood, have done so for [...]
Read More →Political Mercury
Defund the police? ‘We have no job for them to do,’ says rural U.S. Senate candidate
Dr. Glenn Hurst wants less-traditional police, more mental-health services. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Glenn Hurst said Iowans need only look at his small city of Minden to see life [...]
Read More →Film Review
‘Reminiscence’ offers half-remembered cop movie cliches and hard-boiled detective narration
Hugh Jackman does his best Rod Serling impression in this flick that leaves more ideas on the floor than on the screen. “Reminiscence” is a futuristic noir with precious little on [...]
Read More →Food Dude
The Fletcher has lots going on
There is no theme in this place except that it is all cool stuff that owner Denny Elwell enjoys and likes to share. A trip to Memphis 25 years [...]
Read More →Joe's Neighborhood
The retirement of John Sarcone
This is not going to be an unbiased examination of John Sarcone’s tenure as Polk County Attorney — with an accompanying hard-hitting look at why he prefers Italian sausage sandwiches [...]
Read More →Des Moines Forgotten
Remembering 9-11
It was a birthday I will never forget. I woke up on the morning of my 16th birthday like I did any other day and got myself ready for school. [...]
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Just Released
- 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
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Second Summer Stir event set for Sept. 16 - 8/27/2021
- Iowa’s largest Arts & Crafts Show arrives at the fairgrounds Sept. 24-26 - 8/26/2021
- Blank Children’s STAR & Development Center Awarded $225,000 Legacy Grant - 8/18/2021
- Aliou Keita promoted to Senior Business Development Officer at Lincoln Savings Bank - 8/18/2021
- Community invited to participate in Family Fiesta as part of the Des Moines Art Center exhibition Justin Favela: Central American - 8/17/2021
- Des Moines Water Works Rebrands Citizen Water Academy: William G. Stowe Citizen Water Academy - 8/13/2021
- UnityPoint Health requires all team members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, 2021 - 8/5/2021
- Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation Board of Directors Names Robert Warren Chief Executive Officer: Warren accepts a three-year contract extension to continue leading the arts and culture organization - 7/19/2021
- PRYSM JEWELRY & PIERCING OPENS NEW LOCATION IN CLIVE: Celebrating 10 Years of Success by Moving to a Brand New Location - 7/6/2021
- Pyramid Theatre and Des Moines Performing Arts announce co-presentation of The Gospel at Colonus: Free performances headed to Riverview Park this September - 7/1/2021
- EARTHGANG, VanJess, Mick Jenkins to play Riverview Music Festival at renovated Riverview Park, Sept. 4 - 6/24/2021
- Water Summary Update: Nearly 90 percent of Iowa experiencing some degree of drought - 6/14/2021
- NEW AUTOMATED PAWN RECORD SYSTEM PAYING OFF FOR DES MOINES POLICE - 6/14/2021
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Stray Thoughts
American spirit is not what it once was
When the anniversary of some tragedy rolls around, we are reminded of what was lost in those events. We reflect on the lives that were taken and the upheaval those [...]
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Vigilante justice isn’t the American way
Let’s set aside our views on abortion. Instead, let’s consider one aspect of the new Texas abortion law that took effect last week. All of us should be able to [...]
Read More →Belly Up To...
Ambro’s Roadhouse
Take a road trip to De Soto for food, drinks, music and a sense of familiarity. Do you ever walk into a new place that seems familiar, but you swear you’ve [...]
Read More →People & Pets
Preemie kitten caregiver
Tiny kittens survive under Elizabeth Lyons’ care. Raising a newborn baby consists of late-night feedings with little sleep. What about newborn animals? Sure, their mother takes care of them, but [...]
Read More →Sound Circuit
Damon Dotson
Okoboji native plays concert on floating barge to thousands. As a musician, Damon Dotson’s gigs have taken him to neighborhood bars, wineries, county fairs, outdoor festivals and even a barge [...]
Read More →Art News
Summer shows sparkle
Moberg Gallery’s Summer Arts show demonstrates how much they have grown. Moberg Gallery opened a showing of the art and crafts of five local guys. Their current Summer Arts show [...]
Read More →Lunch With...
Nick Kuhn at The Hall
Unique business plan links a profitable business with a nonprofit. Nick Kuhn is owner of The Hall and founder of The Justice League for Food. The Hall has come out [...]
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