Paul Micich
With all the varied talents Paul Micich possesses, CITYVIEW could have easily featured his artwork or videography. But for this issue, we’ll focus on his music. Micich is a musician [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in Sound Circuit
Posted November 04, 2020in Collections & Hobbies
Toy stories
“I’m a flea market nut,” explains Dave Zaabel while gesturing to rows and rows of shelving in his Urbandale basement. “Flea markets, antique shops, garage sales… but everything was canceled [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in Duffy
Posted November 04, 2020in People & Pets
Wonderful Wyatt
When Linda Brown’s boxer passed away suddenly two years ago, she was left without a furry companion. Her friend who worked at Animal Lifeline, a no-kill shelter, told her of [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM SEPT. 11, 2020 THROUGH OCT. 9, 2020. ADDRESS: 1428 E. FLEMING AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: SEPT. 11, 2020 SALE PRICE: $161,500 [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in Art News
Black Stories matter at the Des Moines Art Center
“Black Stories” is the latest main galleries exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center. More than anything, it shows off the permanent collection of the museum. Secondly, it shows a [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in Lunch With...
Sarah Grant at Eatery A
Sarah Grant has been the greatest influence on Des Moines’ art scene gaining national significance in the last three decades. A significant artist in her own right, her biggest contribution [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in Your Neighbors
2 poems by 2 local poets win 2 awards
Shelly Reed Thieman penned her first poetry verses for a fifth-grade Haiku contest. She won. The self-described “young and snappy grandmother of three girls” recently won another poetry competition. This [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in Belly Up To...
Urban Cellar
If you’re looking to experience a relaxed vibe in the heart of West Des Moines, visit the Urban Cellar. With tall dark wood and tan colors, the Urban Cellar is [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in Iowa Artist
Julie Houghton
As an artist, Julie Houghton paints with materials, such as charcoal, paint and ink. But her latest obsession is with alcohol. Not the drinking type, but an alcohol-based ink, which [...]
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