Posted February 06, 2019in People & Pets
Service dog supports those with invisible disabilities. When Amanda Cantwell received a puppy for her 20th birthday, the dog did more than play fetch or go for walks; it helped relieve her anxiety and panic attacks. She initially didn’t intend to train her dog Jocie as a service dog, but…
Read More →
Posted February 06, 2019in The Sound
Kansas band members signed their first recording contract while in Des Moines. When Kansas returns to Des Moines for a concert at Hoyt Sherman on March 8, it will be like coming home. Rich Williams, a guitarist for Kansas, explains to CITYVIEW why Des Moines holds such special memories. “We
Read More →
Posted February 06, 2019in Iowa Artist
Jesse Bogenrief comes from a “glass family.” Jesse Bogenrief works with 2,300-degree temps every day, but the occasional bead of sweat trickling down his brow doesn’t deter his passion for creating beauty. Bogenrief is a glass blower. He opened JJ Gaffers Studio at Mainframes Studios in 2017 but started his
Read More →
Posted February 06, 2019in Sound Circuit
Blues band based its name on an original Italian drummer named Jimmy. With names such as “Jumpin’ Josh” and “Jive Willis,” you’d think these Jimmy the Weasel band members were seasoned, talented blues musicians straight out of New Orleans. You would be right about the talented aspect, but they’re located
Read More →
Posted February 06, 2019in Tech Talk
The hardest nut to crack when developing anything in tech. About a dozen years ago, Jim Carrey released a brand new website. In mid-2000s, Carrey was still one of the biggest stars in the world with Golden Globe wins, the largest paychecks in filmmaking history, and a cultural relevance only
Read More →
Posted February 06, 2019in Art News
Moberg Gallery’s 15th anniversary group show is up through Feb. 23 with an eclectic display of the gallery’s versatility and growth. When the gallery opened 15 years ago, it represented four artists, including owner TJ Moberg and his father Tom and two of their friends. Today they represent 60 and
Read More →The year 2019 began with a big bang of volatility. The rate of restaurant openings in the metro increased almost 50 percent in the second half of 2018 compared to the first half. Restaurant closings were also up from a year ago, leading many to suggest that the area is
Read More →“Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country” by Pam Houston Pam Houston’s affecting new title consists of essays depicting scenes of life at her ranch home. In 1993, with funds from the success of her first book, “Cowboys Are My Weakness,” Houston purchased a 120-acre ranch near Creede, Colorado. Twenty-five
Read More →
Posted February 05, 2019in Stray Thoughts
Faithful readers of this space know I have not been shy about disagreeing with Gov. Kim Reynolds’ positions on a variety of issues. But I am here today not to criticize our governor but to praise her — for her courage that is both political and personal. Politically, Reynolds risks
Read More →
