Book Reviews
‘A Sorceress Comes to Call’ Fairy tales are supposed to teach us things. Sometimes trite truisms like not telling lies, other times the tales are meant more as a warning, [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Book Review
Posted July 31, 2024in Sound Circuit
Ozark Mountain Daredevils celebrate 52 years
A classic rock and roll/Southern rock band, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, formed in 1971 and continue to entertain concert goers — at least until the end of 2025. The Ozark [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Publisher
Headknocking at the Iowa State Fair
Live music is as much a part of the Iowa State Fair as the big boar, the butter cow and food on a stick. And rightfully so. Iowans love [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
What are the R2D2-shaped green boxes on nearly every West Des Moines residential block? We reached out to the City of West Des Moines to find out the answer. Communications [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Art News
Growing up in summer
In the art world, summer is the season of aestivation. That started before air conditioning when art patrons and performers retreated from sultry cities for cooler climes. It persists as [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Lunch With...
Ben McCollum at Drake Diner
Ben McCollum is Drake University’s new head men’s basketball coach. Previously, he won four national championships including three in a row at Northwest Missouri State. In town amongst recruiting trips [...]
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Posted July 31, 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 “Red white and blue with Fu Manchu.” [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Iowa Artist
Whimsical figures
Take a stroll in the Beaverdale area and admire the huge mural off Beaver Avenue. On the concrete wall of the newly opened Basic Bird restaurant, discover a cast of [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Belly Up To...
Bix & Co. is a Valley Junction favorite
A bar and restaurant opened just one year ago has quickly become a Valley Junction favorite. Bix & Co. Kitchen Sports Bar is located in a prime spot at the [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Your Neighbors
At-home caregiver makes postive impact
Julie Collins is an at-home caregiver for Right at Home Des Moines, which specializes in at-home care for patients. Collins, who was born and raised in the Beaverdale area, has [...]
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