Book Reviews
‘Drawn to Birds: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook’ I’m a fan of pretty books. Yes, the story is the draw, but give me a book with gorgeous pictures and passionate writing, and [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Book Review
Posted November 30, 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 “Note to oneself… lock aluminum foil drawer [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Walks of Life
Veterans’ organizations
While Veterans Day has passed, each day of the year can present an opportunity to celebrate our veterans and to recognize the contributions they have made — and continue to [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Sound Circuit
Shaun Johnson
When musicians perform two nights in a row, it’s generally the same concert. However, when Shaun Johnson appears at Hoyt Sherman Place two consecutive nights, he’ll perform completely different concerts [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Lunch With...
Inventor Amy Vohs
Amy Vohs is an inventor of mostly baby products. She has sold more than 1.1 million at Walmart, Buy, Buy Baby and Amazon, plus in boutiques and on her website. [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in People & Pets
Brian Connolly and his axolotls
When Brian Connolly was a young boy, his parents raised exotic animals, including a monkey, an ostrich and an emu. So it was only fitting he has axolotls as pets. [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
With all the close elections this year, it made me wonder how election recounts work? Some states recount votes automatically following narrow margins of victory; others allow recounts after voter [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Duffy
Posted November 30, 2022in Collections & Hobbies
Roller derbies and cornbabies
Full-contact sport on wheels When Katie Akin moved to Des Moines in 2019, she didn’t know a single soul in town. Then, in a Starbucks bathroom, she saw a poster [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Cars in the City
To Infiniti… and beyond
“To infinity… and beyond” is a quote from Buzz Lightyear in “Toy Story.” This article may as well read, “To the Infiniti dealership… and go beyond ordinary.” Because that’s what [...]
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