Posted May 04, 2022in Duffy
Posted May 04, 2022in Cars in the City
Jeep Wagoneer returns
Car manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon by bringing back the classics. The past few years, Chevy Blazer and Ford Bronco have been hoping nostalgia sells. The Jeep Wagoneer is no exception, and it’s back — minus the woodgrain trim — after a 28-year absence. The 2022 Wagoneer Series III
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Posted May 04, 2022in Belly Up To...
Stevie C’s
After visiting Stevie C’s half a dozen times with friends, I suggested writing a Belly Up column on this dive bar-ish place. My friend cautioned, “No! We don’t want people to know about this bar because they’ll get too busy.” Sorry, friends. It’s already popular. With a motto such as
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Posted May 04, 2022in Walks of Life
Driving for a living
A trucker, a bus driver, a car repairman and an elderly care transporter walk into a bar… Gas prices may be climbing, but that won’t stop those who spend their workday behind the wheel. Their services are essential and sacrifices many, but still, they wouldn’t trade their jobs for the
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Posted May 04, 2022in People & Pets
Couple advocates for rescues and pit bulls
The stories of how Shelease and Jesse Rittenhouse obtained their three dogs are similar. One element remains constant — their love of saving animals. Maddie, an English bulldog, was 8 years old when they adopted her from AHeinz57 Pet Rescue. At age 12, Maddie is now a big “couch potato.”
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Posted May 04, 2022in Iowa Artist
Marissa Hernandez
Marissa Hernandez’s artwork showcases marginalized people — those who might not fit in the mold of what Americans are supposed to look like. Hernandez is a young artist who wants to reflect acceptance of all nationalities in her images. Her desire to represent people with various body shapes and
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Posted May 04, 2022in Film Previews
Film Previews
‘Elvis’ Director: Baz Luhrmann Stars: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge Bax Luhrmann’s first movie since “The Great Gatsby,” “Elvis” explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the eyes of his “enigmatic manager,” Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between
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Posted May 04, 2022in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘Four Treasures of the Sky’ I just can’t get enough magical realism these days. Lucky for me, there’s a bit of a renaissance happening, and I get to indulge my penchant in some absolutely beautiful books like this one by a debut author who has made her way onto my
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Posted May 04, 2022in Your View
Posted May 04, 2022in Lunch With...
KCCI’s Chris Gloninger at Tupelo Honey
Chris Gloninger is the fresh face of local TV weather. He replaced Kurtis Gertz as TV 8 chief meteorologist last summer after Gertz retired from a 25-year career. Ed Wilson at TV 13 has been here since the 1980s. Gloninger brings a new style and enthusiasm to forecasting the weather,
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