Posted November 02, 2022in Film Previews
“The Menu” R | 106 minutes Director: Mark Mylod Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult “The Menu” is about a young couple, Margot and Tyler, who are interested in dining at an exclusive restaurant owned by a famous chef. In order to get to the upscale eatery, they have
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Posted November 02, 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 “Chucky’s cousin Bucky. Can you come out and play?” — Gary Eich Runners Up “Teddy loved his new Halloween smile – courtesy of Dr. Bob Jekyll DDS.”
Read More →Journey, with special guest Toto, announced a stop at Wells Fargo Arena as part of their Freedom Tour on March 28. Tickets TBA. Pentatonix, an award-winning acapella group, makes their way to Wells Fargo Arena on Dec. 8. Tickets are selling quickly, from $39 and up. Alaska Thunderf**k 5000’s first North
Read More →COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM SEPT. 13, 2022 THROUGH OCT. 11, 2022 6657 N.W. SIXTH DRIVE, DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2022-09-13 SALE PRICE: $1,100,000 SELLER: MORROW INVESTMENTS LLC BUYER: COWGER PROPERTIES LLC SQUARE FEET: 11,960 ACRES: 1.504 332 FIFTH ST., WEST DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2022-09-14 SALE
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Posted November 02, 2022in Sound Circuit
The definition of a virtuoso is someone highly skilled in music. For guitarist Steve Vai, virtuoso is an understatement. Vai has been voted by Guitar World magazine as one of the top 10 guitarists of all time, ranking up there with Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Slash and
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Posted November 02, 2022in Belly Up To...
As the East Village boosts its dining and drinking establishments, Coa Cantina is a solid contender as one of the best in the district with its fresh Mexican menu and tequila drinks to wash it down. Coa Cantina is located at 425 E. Grand Ave. in a century-old building. Built
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Posted November 02, 2022in Lunch With...
Elvin McDonald is the grand gentleman of Des Moines style and taste. As a longtime editor of Better Homes & Gardens, as director of the Des Moines Botanical Gardens, as a guiding light of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the gardens of Terrace Hill, and those of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
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Posted November 02, 2022in Iowa Artist
In Ray “Bubba” Sorensen’s hometown of Greenfield, a graffiti rock was painted over with various artwork. One Memorial Day, Bubba suggested painting the 60-ton rock as a thank you to veterans. He has continued painting it for the past 25 years. He was known locally as a hero painter, as
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Posted November 02, 2022in People & Pets
The Flash is a sci-fi superhero who is a courageous character in comic book life. Flash is also a German shepherd owned by Eleanor Vestal — and he is her own personal superhero that makes her life better. Vestal obtained Flash as a puppy three years ago. She had just
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Posted November 02, 2022in Cars in the City
As a new couple, Mike and Lori Russell searched for date-night activities. They drove Lori’s blue Mazda Miata to a movie in the park event. As they parked their car, another couple in a Miata immediately approached the Russells, introducing themselves. They were part of a Miata owners’ group and
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