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Posted February 02, 2022in Political Mercury

Think twice about Grassley, Senate candidate Carlin urges Republicans

Republican Jim Carlin says reports of Sen. Charles Grassley’s assured reelection later this year are greatly exaggerated. In fact, Carlin, a state senator from Sioux City, who is challenging the venerable Grassley [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in Film Review

‘The 355’ mostly succeeds where others have come up short

“The 355,” directed by Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: Dark Phoenix”), who co-wrote with Theresa Rebeck, is not an instant classic by any means. It is, however, a straightforward and solidly entertaining [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in Food Dude

Anna Dolce sweetens West Glen

Anna Dolce is a wonderful addition to the West Glen area. It is not a national franchise, which is a rare thing in this neighborhood. It is a collaboration between [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in Des Moines Forgotten

White Water University

As a child, I would go to Wacky Waters Adventure Park between Davenport and Walcott. When I was 9 years old, a wave pool was installed. If you wanted to [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in Joe's Neighborhood

The rosary

The two young girls shared nearly everything. No surprise. The Great Depression guaranteed a certain equality even though the girls were four years apart in age.  “So you shared your [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in Center Stage

Broadway tours return to central Iowa

How can a talented actor whose arrogance ultimately gets him blacklisted continue to pursue his dream career? That premise will be musically explored when Des Moines audiences prepare for the [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in What the?

What the…

Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to celeste@dmcityview.com — Be sure to include your name Next month’s photo: This month’s winner “Look, you can’t put just any fish [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in Art News

Contemplating surrealism during winter

Winter is the best time to visit museums and also to muse the works of surrealists. Currently the Des Moines Art Center offers both opportunities during a very cold season. [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in Your Neighbors

Perched atop ‘Piety Hill’

Once upon a time, toward the beginning of Des Moines’ timeline and very near what is now the city’s heart, a cluster of churches once stood around the space still [...]

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Posted February 02, 2022in Duffy

Duffy’s View

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