The Iowa Barnstormers and the Indoor Football League (IFL) are pleased to announce their 2020 season schedule. The Barnstormers will open the season with a bye week before hitting the road to take on the Oakland Panthers on Saturday, March 14. The 2020 IFL season marks the league’s 12th season
Read More →According to her friends, local author Jan Walters is an independent, creative writer. She loves to laugh and bake, and the central Iowa resident — she grew up on the east side of Des Moines — is supportive and loyal. CV: What is the best gift Jan has received? JAN:
Read More →According to friends, Julie Dueker is a mother, educator, author and composer who is exuberant for the Lord, energetic, patriotic, selfless, passionate and a servant. The local author recently answered a few questions for CITYVIEW about winter in Iowa and her writing. CITYVIEW: What is the worst weather she has
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Posted November 27, 2019in Joe's Neighborhood
“Joe, it’s not so cozy.” Really? “It’s not so cozy”? They have great fries. And I love their coffee. And look at their apple pie. “I’m sorry, but it’s not so cozy,” repeats my Dutch friend, Margreet. And that is the end of the discussion. We move on. And everybody
Read More →Quote of the Week “We ought to give thanks for all fortune: If it is ‘good,’ because it is good, If ‘bad’ because it works in us patience [and] humility…” -C.S. Lewis (1989-1963) writer, lay theologian Featured Cultural Offering Small business Saturday – Sat Nov 30 @ Mainframe Studios. Saturday,
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Posted November 26, 2019in Stray Thoughts
Mark Cady was right at home at the piano and was an occasional singer, too, maybe best known among family and friends for his rendition of “Easter Parade” each New Year’s Eve — a whimsical tidbit that widened the eyes of some people at his funeral last week. But it
Read More →Bring on the holiday cheer with Waukee’s free, annual WinterFest celebration on Friday, Dec. 6 in the Downtown Triangle area. Downtown businesses will host open houses from 4:30-8 p.m. The rest of the festivities kick off at 6 p.m. SHARP when Santa Claus and Waukee Mayor Bill Peard light the
Read More →Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Eli Young Band, announced today the award-winning band will play a concert following the Wild’s Feb. 15 contest against the San Diego Gulls. The post-game concert is presented by Principal. “We strive to bring major artists for our post-game concerts, and Eli Young Band is
Read More →On Friday, Nov. 1, ConnectWise recognized Access Systems as their Partner of the Year from the MSP501 list at their annual IT Nation event. Each year ConnectWise selects a partner who has excelled in product usage, community involvement and an overall positive representation of the IT Nation. “We are honored
Read More →Quote of the Week “Ponder for a long time whether you shall admit a given person to your friendship but when you have decided to admit him, welcome him with all your heart and soul.” -Seneca the Younger (d. Apr 12, 65 AD) Featured Cultural Offering AMES TOWN & GOWN
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