Posted February 01, 2023in Iowa Artist
After spending hours, weeks and months perfecting colors, shadows and shapes, artists are eager to share their creations. Locally, artists look to galleries, libraries, coffee shops and stores to display or sell their art. The Des Moines Arts Center displays top artists, yet it’s a nearly unattainable venue for local
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Posted February 01, 2023in Your Neighbors
Iowa State Captain shares experiences with Patriot Guard Riders. For those who wish to join the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR), the only prerequisite is respect. There are no membership dues, no monthly meetings, no background requirements. Only a desire to honor veterans, first responders and members of the military who
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Posted February 01, 2023in Art News
It’s barely February, but I can’t imagine 2023 will produce a more profound galley show than Scott Charles Ross’ Ukrainian Project at Moberg Gallery. Ross has made a career by showing the simple beauties of very likable old places like southern England’s coast and Quebec. Gallery owner TJ Moberg says
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Posted February 01, 2023in People & Pets
Zac Fox and his wife, Lindsay, have fostered dozens of rescue dogs the past 10 years, dutifully finding them forever homes. But after a decade, they needed a break, as it was emotionally draining. However, the respite didn’t last long. Lindsay arranged to train a puppy — named Kernel —
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Posted February 01, 2023in Book Review
‘Pandora’ This cozy and atmospheric delight was just what I needed for a post-holiday mental vacation. Rich with historical details, copious references to Greek mythology and effervescent characters, this sweet story left me with the kind of light-hearted feeling that’s hard to find in the middle of dreary winter. Pandora
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Posted February 01, 2023in Your View
Posted February 01, 2023in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
201 NINTH ST. N.E., ALTOONA SALE DATE: 2022-12-08 SALE PRICE: $435,000 SELLER: CARING HANDS OUTREACH CENTER INC BUYER: LANDWORKS LLC SQUARE FEET: 2,790 ACRES: 1.66 1219 BUCHANAN ST., DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2022-12-09 SALE PRICE: $300,000 SELLER: YOUTH & SHELTER SERVICES INC BUYER: SOBER FOX LLC SQUARE FEET: 2,944 ACRES:
Read More →Who writes those funny signs every week on the interstate? If you don’t know what we’re talking about, you probably do… You’ve seen them: those big electronic message boards displayed across the interstate on your morning commute to work. It displays the grim number of traffic-related deaths so far this
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Posted February 01, 2023in Belly Up To...
A former coffee shop in West Des Moines has transformed into a cozy neighborhood pub. LeRoy’s Place is located near the corner of 50th Street and EP True Parkway at the former location of Timbuktu. The place opened in July 2022 and includes easy access to the Jordan Creek bike
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Posted February 01, 2023in Cars in the City
Typically in this column, we feature shiny new cars with backup cameras, massaging seats and automatic liftgates. These features make safety a top priority, along with comfort and innovation. Sometimes comfort is overrated, and we want to relive our youth by scooping the loop in a car with a revved-up
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