Posted October 02, 2024in Collections & Hobbies
Halloween is a time for trick-or-treaters, fun costumes, scary movies and, perhaps, a trip to a haunted house or two. For David Ladd, it is a time to let his imagination run wild in preparation for decorating his home for all to see. Halloween and Christmas provide homeowners the opportunity
Read More →114 CARTER ST. S.W., MITCHELLVILLE SALE DATE: 2024-07-08 SALE PRICE: $400,000 SELLER: VITA GROUP LLC BUYER: 114 CARTER LLC ACRES: 3.141 SQUARE FEET: 18,801 1130 SECOND ST. N.W., BONDURANT SALE DATE: 2024-07-09 SALE PRICE: $785,000 SELLER: KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT CORP BUYER: CASEY’S MARKETING COMPANY ACRES: 1.676 SQUARE FEET: 0
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Posted October 02, 2024in Lunch With...
Scott Carlson opened Des Moines’ first successful brew pub. Recently, he sold his share of Court Avenue Brewing Company (CABCO) to concentrate on Americana, Gilroy’s and the Iowa Craft Beer Tent at the fairgrounds, which he also founded. He has just completed many years of leadership with the Iowa Restaurant
Read More →What are Polk County’s dog ordinances? In Polk County, dog owners are required to annually obtain a dog license for any dog more than 4 months old. According to the ordinance, the license needs to be obtained no later than the first business day of January of each year or
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Posted October 02, 2024in Sound Circuit
Performed thousands of concerts. Recorded and wrote for 300-plus albums. Taught hundreds of student music lessons. Played in dozens of bands, including a local favorite, Standing Hampton. Add it all together for an outstanding accomplishment for Doug Dixon — an Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.
Read More →Attend any local music venue and you’ll likely see photographer Mark Lage with his camera, snapping photos of Iowa musicians. Lage recently put together a 300-page hardcover book, “Iowa Musicianship.” It features his photos of more than 100 Iowa musicians at various live, local music venues. For more info, visit
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Posted October 02, 2024in Belly Up To...
Order either caviar or cheese curds. Drink either Lua Brewing’s Time Eater, a triple hazy IPA, or a Hamm’s beer. Sit either on the expansive lively patio or indoors for a quiet vibe. Whichever options you desire, you can find them at Either/Or Eatery & Patio. Either/Or is located at
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Posted October 02, 2024in People & Pets
When Jenn Foster began volunteering at Furry Friends Refuge — a no-kill pet shelter in West Des Moines — she had no intention of adopting a third or fourth pet. She already had one dog and two cats. Yet, when she volunteered one day, she noticed a cuddly cat at
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Posted October 02, 2024in Art News
“Football is not just a game; it’s an art form. You have to be creative, think outside the box, and always be one step ahead.” – Ronaldinho “And ah, ’tis true, ’tis true.” First, we have the Champions League. Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) is one of six finalists for
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