Posted November 06, 2024in Feature 2
On June 18, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, backed by the families of several murder victims, announced the launch of the first Iowa Cold Case Unit (ICCU). “We know that, with a cold case, a family is left in the dark, and a murderer is left walking free,” Bird said.
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Posted November 06, 2024in Feature 1
The Iowa Wolves are back on the prowl heading into the 2024-2025 season. Last year was met with some unfortunate injuries, requiring several key players to get called up to Minnesota. This season, the Iowa Wolves received major help to fill out the roster and investment in a new downtown
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Posted November 06, 2024in Business Feature
Work uniforms today come in a variety of fabrics and designs to meet the needs of an array of careers. From executives in suits to restaurant servers and bank employees in monogrammed polos, to police, mechanics, nurses, utility workers and so many others in their professions’ attire, what one wears
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Posted November 06, 2024in Civic Skinny
Nonprofit organizations are aplenty in Iowa, and the paychecks of the CEOs, presidents and other executives who manage them are often astounding. While there is little doubt about the good these varying organizations do through their services, it’s interesting to see how much those in charge are earning running a
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Posted November 06, 2024in Political Mercury
(Editor’s note: Doug Burns is a producer of this documentary.) The a-ha moment struck like spring lightning on the groovy 1970s couch, just a hop, skip and a few blocks from the Simpson College campus. I could read! What a discovery for this little kid in Indianola, Iowa. I
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Posted November 06, 2024in Film Review
A cardinal is seen striding along a Roman highway late at night, his crimson biretta cap clutched tightly in his hand. The clash of this dignified figure against a bleak, modern urban backdrop subtly foreshadows the larger conflict within the story: ancient rituals confronting a rapidly changing world. It’s one
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Posted November 06, 2024in Food Dude
James Joyce wrote novels that were often incomprehensibly complex. He also wrote about aesthetics with precious simplicity. For example, he defined romance as that which transports one to another time or place. Joyce’s “Ulysses” is arguably the greatest homage ever paid to romance — and to pubs. I think Joyce
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Posted November 06, 2024in Des Moines Forgotten
I’m coming out of left field for this, but the story is too good not to write about. Since it’s the month of November, we often read about Thanksgiving, family and traditions. I am going to be tradition and family adjacent with a long-forgotten, all-male camping/party spot called “Racoon River
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Posted November 06, 2024in Joe's Neighborhood
Knock, knock. Hello, my name is Joe Weeg, and I’m here to encourage you to vote in the upcoming school board election. Listen, I HATE door-knocking for candidates. Always have. I even hated it when my job was on the line with the many elections of Tom Miller for Attorney
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Posted November 06, 2024in Center Stage
November is filled with excellent opportunities for shared live performing art experiences for cross generations. Bringing children and youth to a show geared toward their age. If variety is the spice of life, this month offers an enticing cultural buffet sure to satisfy the appetites of young and old alike.
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