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 “President and CEO of Cadbury.” — Kurt [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in What the?
Posted July 05, 2023in Belly Up To...
Chug some lagers at the Biergarten
The Des Moines metro area has its share of sports bars with televisions, where sportscasters holler play-by-play action. Or there’s the raucous watering hole, playing booming music on its speakers [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in People & Pets
Lagans provide a sanctuary for pet farm animals
Kaitie and Greg Lagan left suburban West Des Moines to raise their family in rural Norwalk. The acreage included room for a pasture, and Kaitie thought a few goats would [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in Cars in the City
Honda CRV EXL is a practical ride
Sensible. Reliable. Affordable. Fuel efficient. These are some of the traits of Honda vehicles. I’ve driven a Honda for 30 years, and I’ve wanted to write about a spiffy new [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in Lunch With...
Joe Giunta at Fresko
Joe Giunta is maestro of the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra (DMSO). He has had opportunities to conduct top orchestras all over Europe, South America and the U.S., and he has [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘Camp Damascus’ Dr. Chuck Tingle is beloved for many reasons, not the least of which is his unapologetic, boundless support for all types of people — especially those who go [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
How long are safety deposit boxes held on to, and what’s usually found inside? State Treasurer Roby Smith announced there would be an auction of abandoned safety deposit boxes on [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in Art News
Robert Moore – in his words
Robert Moore is an enthralling artist, a great story, and a humbling writer. His hand-touched archival prints recount his personal struggles within the context of the historic ordeals of black [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in Collections & Hobbies
A deep dive into the city’s biggest board game collection
Before we could entertain ourselves and our families with the likes of party style-video games such as Mario Party or Jackbox, we needed other ways to pass the time when [...]
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Posted July 03, 2023in Stray Thoughts
What our leaders don’t grasp about books in schools
My late friend Paul was a fine Des Moines teacher. I wish the Evans girls had him for history and government. Judging from his ability to entertain me with [...]
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