Posted October 05, 2022in Your Neighbors
Isabel Martinez Santos serves as a bi-lingual Department of Justice representative and co-director of the legal clinic at the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. But, she said, “I am more than my work.” Her mother, fleeing violence and seeking safety and a better future, immigrated to the United States from
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Posted October 05, 2022in Film Previews
“Till” PG-13 | 130 minutes Director: Chinonye Chukwu Stars: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison “Till” focuses on the 1955 killing of a Black teenager as well as his mother’s subsequent efforts to publicize the case and get justice for her son. “Till” takes its inspiration from the real-life story
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Posted October 05, 2022in Lunch With...
Paul Willis is a Cerro Gordo County pig farmer who has been as successful as anyone in the world for upgrading the taste of pork. He is farmer No. 1 for Niman Ranch Pork, the company he has run since it was created. He was in town last month for
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Posted October 05, 2022in Collections & Hobbies
You’ve probably heard of horseback riding, but hidden in the heart of Des Moines is an equestrian sport of a different kind. A newly formed drill team called Escaramuza Quetzalli is both breaking barriers and upholding cultural tradition. Charrería is recognized as the national sport of Mexico, evolving from herding
Read More →Lindsey Buckingham performs a mix of new and classic Fleetwood Mac tunes at Hoyt Sherman Place on Oct. 29. Tickets available from $45-$89. Jason Aldean brings his “Rock & Roll Cowboy” tour to Wells Fargo Arena on Oct. 27. Opening acts include John Morgan and Chase Rice (replacing Gabby Barrett,
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Posted October 05, 2022in Sound Circuit
As Terre Gibson strums his bass guitar to “Kiss” by Prince — a favorite song by one of his musical idols — he insists on allowing the other musicians to shine, as he’s “not trying to be the star.” However, Gibson, with a classically trained piano background, knows his
Read More →COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM AUG. 17, 2022 THROUGH SEPT. 20, 2022 2510 ROBINSON AVE. N.E., BONDURANT SALE DATE: 2022-08-18 SALE PRICE: $251,559 SELLER: BONDURANT BUSINESS PARK LLC BUYER: BONDURANT STORAGE LLC SQUARE FEET: 0 ACRES: 1.052 2724 SECOND AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2022-08-19 SALE PRICE:
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Posted October 05, 2022in 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 “Mark was never really a good electrician or plumber, let alone trying to do both at once.” — Jim McCool Runners Up “What happens when the plumber
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Posted October 05, 2022in Belly Up To...
Is it a coffee shop, or a bar? Vintage Brewhouse says, “Why not both?” Open since December last year, Vintage Brewhouse is located in the northwest corner of Ankeny, minutes down the road from the area’s long-awaited second Costco. Walk into the newly constructed building, and it feels anything but
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