Posted November 01, 2023in Cars in the City
Volkswagen is known for its most iconic cars — the Beetle (slug bug) and the VW minivan. It’s been a while since those original models were sold, and Volkswagen SUVs are now their best-selling vehicles. The 2024 Atlas SEL Premium RL is a midsize SUV. The higher-end model rings in
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Posted November 01, 2023in 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 “Joker’s sister never quite enjoyed the same success.” — David Johnston Runners Up “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille.” — Michelle Langlinais “Sorry, Alice, school’s back
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Posted November 01, 2023in Belly Up To...
Take a drive to Waukee and you will find a sea of new construction with tower cranes, steel structures and the latest, greatest car wash popping up in this bustling suburb. Along the everchanging Hickman Road is a small bar in a strip mall, a former home to several establishments
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Posted November 01, 2023in Film Previews
“Priscilla” R | 117 minutes Director: Sofia Coppola Writers: Sofia Coppola, Sandra Harmon, Priscilla Presley Stars: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny) meets Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in
Read More →1833 HUBBELL AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2023-08-21 SALE PRICE: $130,000 SELLER: CINCO ESTRELLAS BAR & GRILL LLC BUYER: HICKMAN HOLDINGS, LLC ACRES: 0.226 SQAURE FEET: 1,886 3330 INDIANOLA AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2023-08-22 SALE PRICE: $310,000 SELLER: HWANG, HAI BUYER: 1951 LLC ACRES: 0.178 SQUARE FEET: 1,176 2815 COTTAGE GROVE
Read More →The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) welcomes Anawim Housing as a new unlimited accesspartner. Through this partnership, effective November 2023, Anawim residents and staff can use DART’s local, express and on-demand bus services any time at no cost. “Anawim Housing is excited to partner with DART to remove
Read More →DMACC is officially launching a new brand and logo this week. The College, which was founded in 1966, unveiled its last comprehensive brand update in 1988 and has experienced tremendous growth in the years since. DMACC now serves nearly 55,000 students across six campuses and seven learning centers every
Read More →Join Moberg Gallery in celebrating 20 years of art and community at Moberg Gallery. Our 20th Anniversary Exhibit opens Friday, November 3rd, with a reception from 5 – 8 pm. Over 40 artists will be included, artist Dennis Atherton will DJ, and there will be refreshments. Moberg is happy to
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Posted October 30, 2023in Stray Thoughts
Veterans Day is around the corner. For John and Bob, the day will be for remembering the men and women who serve in the United States military — and for two service members, in particular. For John, it will be his son, Robert, a Marine lieutenant who will forever be
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa … Justice reform advocate, Dr. Yusef Salaam, one of the Exonerated (Central Park) Five and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama will keynote the Iowa Summit on Justice & Disparities on November 3, 2023. The 11th annual Summit is dedicated to changing Iowa’s
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