Posted January 03, 2024in Your View
Posted January 03, 2024in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘Martyr!’ There’s something special about reading a debut novel. When that author is a beloved poet, however, I get a little worried. Poetry in long form doesn’t always translate well, [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Sound Circuit
The Prince Experience
As Gabriel Sanchez struts on the stage, dressed in a purple crushed velvet outfit, he confidently picks up his guitar and approaches the microphone. Glancing at the sold-out crowd, organ [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Art News
Picasso: He’s Pablomatic
It’s the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death. The museums of the world are giddy. The Spanish rapscallion attracts crowds to this day because post “Me too” people either love [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Collections & Hobbies
Schacherer works to master the silver ball
Arcades and arcade games have become more of a memory, met with feelings of nostalgia, than an activity nowadays. With video games becoming more accessible than ever, the need to [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Lunch With...
Kim Perez at Trellis
Kim Perez is the new president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. We asked her to lunch, and she chose Trellis, the restaurant under the Garden’s dome. [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Des Moines Forgotten
The KCCI Weather Beacon
When I first moved to Des Moines in 2007, I was rattled with lore and strange facts about the city. I had been gone from the state since June of [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
What’s the maximum capacity of Wells Fargo Arena? Wells Fargo Arena hosts a number of events from the Iowa Wolves, Wild, Barnstormers, countless musical acts, comedians, motocross and more. At [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in What the?
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 “The office Christmas party was heating up [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Your Neighbors
No experience necessary
West Des Moines resident Dan Buscher, part owner of Integrity Printing, isn’t a carpenter or bed builder by trade, but he certainly became one. His wife and three daughters had [...]
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