Posted May 31, 2023in Center Stage
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has leveraged more than a century of community development and partnership into diverse programing that reaches across the entire range of live theatre tastes. Being a cultural adventurer is easy for the Playhouse’s patrons, as season ticket holders can attest. Their next show, “Native Gardens,”
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Posted May 31, 2023in Film Previews
“The Little Mermaid” PG-13 | 135 minutes Director: Rob Marshall| Writers: David Magee, Hans Christian Andersen, Ron Clements Stars: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy “The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s
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Posted May 31, 2023in Lunch With...
Willie Farrell is Des Moines’ resident comedian. He has lived here his entire life, though his talent could have opened big doors out east and west. He is also the scion of Des Moines’ most famous Mafia connection. Lou Farrell was an Al Capone lieutenant. Willie is father to arguably
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Posted May 31, 2023in Your Neighbors
A city not generally known for its spice, Des Moines has been welcoming to new flavors, ideas and experiences. Downtown has welcomed food and culture festivals of various backgrounds such as CelebrAsian, Italian Fest, Greek Food Fair, Latino Heritage Festival and the World Food and Music Festival. This month, it
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Posted May 31, 2023in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM APRIL 14, 2023, THROUGH MAY 17, 2023 301 FIRST AVE. S., ALTOONA SALE DATE: 2023-04-14 SALE PRICE: $450,000 SELLER: WHITWER ENTERPRISES LLC BUYER: LANDWORKS LLC ACRES: 0.186 SQUARE FEET: 6,348 5616 HICKMAN ROAD, DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2023-04-14 SALE PRICE: $600,000 SELLER:
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Posted May 31, 2023in People & Pets
Some people might declare they are either a cat person or a dog lover. Brandi Munch likes both. Brandi had dogs as a youth and as an adult. After her dog passed away, she considered taking a break from having pets. “It lasted for two days,” she says. “I was
Read More →What are those squiggly lines on I-235 between downtown Des Moines and West Des Moines? These black lines are found all over highways across the entire United States but are incredibly prevalent on this stretch of road on I-235. Because the highways are primarily constructed of asphalt, they tend to
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Posted May 31, 2023in Walks of Life
Our eyes often gaze upward in amazement. A clear, night sky filled with stars. Clouds painted in vibrant pinks and oranges by a rising sun. Ominous storms with lightning flashing across the heavens. Formations of geese traversing the continent, high above the land. And heavy, metal airplanes with their human
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Posted May 31, 2023in Business Feature
After Congress ratified the 18th Amendment in 1919, the manufacturing, sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages were banned nationwide. However, Iowa started its own prohibition in 1916. But prohibition efforts within the state began even before that. The Iowa Liquor Prohibition Amendment was approved in 1882 but was found unconstitutional
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