The thrill of the hunt
“I buy and sell comics and have a pretty large collection,” says Jeremy Downs. The 34-year-old Des Moines-area resident might be understating reality a bit. “I’d have to get back [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in Collections & Hobbies
Posted January 06, 2021in Cars in the City
Toyota Venza
This month’s car feature is the 2021 Toyota Venza. If you think the model name sounds familiar, you’re right. The previous Venza sold from 2009-2015. For 2021, the Venza is [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in Art News
The inauguration of Moberg’s new building
Moberg Gallery stayed busy during the pandemic by moving into its own building behind Noah’s on Grand Avenue. To open, they are showing off the new space and its tall [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in Belly Up To...
The Hall
In West Des Moines’ Valley Junction, a 120-year-old former railcar building houses a three-for-one treat. It includes The Hall, a beerhouse; the Foundry, a distilling company; and a community food [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in Iowa Artist
Jill Woodward
As Jill Woodward has worked to perfect her art during the past three decades, she’s arrived at one important realization: It’s OK to make mistakes. Even if a painting of [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in People & Pets
Hairless, quirky cat
Sai doesn’t look like a typical cat. There is no tiger stripe, tuxedo or calico cat look, nor does he have soft fur. Instead, his huge triangle-shaped ears sit atop [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘The Vanishing Half’ Desiree and Stella Vignes are inseparable identical twins growing up in the mid-20th century in a tiny town in Louisiana. As children, they witness the racially motivated [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM NOV. 2, 2020, THROUGH DEC. 15, 2020. 974 73RD ST., UNIT 8, WINDSOR HEIGHTS SALE DATE: NOV. 2, 2020 SALE PRICE: $127,250 [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in Duffy
Posted January 06, 2021in Your Neighbors
All hands on deck!
Brett Hopper joined the Navy for two simple reasons: “to serve his country and see the world.” Originally from Altoona, the 2016 graduate of Southeast Polk High School went on [...]
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