‘A Fever In The Heartland’
Twenty one years ago, Chuck Offenburger and I had ringside seats for a rare and fascinating journalistic forum: the now late George “Lefty” Mills, the legendary Des Moines Register reporter; the late [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Political Mercury
Posted January 03, 2024in Film Review
‘The Boy and the Heron’
Hayao Miyazaki’s return with “The Boy and the Heron” after a decade-long hiatus is akin to a resounding symphony, marking a significant resurgence of his dormant voice. This eagerly awaited [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Joe's Neighborhood
Long Johns and life
My friend and I kneel clumsily on the side of the altar in the early morning dark before school begins. Our shoes are covered by our black cassocks, which are [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Belly Up To...
Tito’s Lounge
Tito’s Vodka was the best selling liquor in Iowa in 2023. Another Tito’s name — Tito’s Lounge — might soon be in the “best” category of food and drink in [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Center Stage
Consider your ‘I wonder what it’s like’ question
The term “volunteering” does not begin to cover the gamut of opportunities that await the cultural adventurer. Your time and enthusiasm are desired contributions for cultural organizations. Since you are [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Cars in the City
Dodge Hornet
The Hornet is back. Correction — the Hornet name has returned. This time, it’s a Dodge sub-compact crossover SUV. For Hornet fans, the last one manufactured was an AMC Hornet [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Film Previews
Film Previews
“Mean Girls” PG-13 Directors Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr. Writer: Tina Fey Stars: Jon Hamm, Angourie Rice, Jenna Fischer From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Walks of Life
Year-round volunteers
The spirit of giving is strong this time of year. We donate so food baskets can provide holiday meals to families, so those needing homes or fellowship can sit down [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Food Dude
Kathmandu
Going to college in Hyderabad in the 1960s, there were many magical names calling my inner traveler — Ceylon, Burma, Madras, Bombay, Calcutta, Kerala, Puri. The most enticing of all [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM OCT. 24, 2023, TO NOV. 17, 2023
8800 NORTHPARK DRIVE, URBANDALE SALE DATE: 2023-10-25 SALE PRICE: $8,250,000 SELLER: URBANDALE INVESTORS LLC BUYER: RH URBANDALE LLC ACRES: 3.196 SQUARE FEET: 65,765 1640 HULL AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: [...]
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