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Posted May 06, 2026in Sound Circuit

Styx keeps the grand illusion alive after 5 decades

Welcome to the “Grand Illusion.” Come on in and see what’s happening. Pay the price. Get your tickets for the show. And what a show it’s been for the band Styx. Over the past five decades, Styx’s iconic 1970s and 1980s rock has endured. Its classic keyboard sound, solid vocals and

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Posted May 06, 2026in Sound Notes

Sound Advice

It’s May, and Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer. It is time to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors with live music right here in the Des Moines metro. Music in the Junction is a free concert series on Thursday evenings at Valley Junction in West Des

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Posted May 06, 2026in Your View

Your View

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Posted May 06, 2026in Publisher

A cultural reset

Winter has finally loosened its grip, and with it goes the long stretch of indoor hibernation. The heavy coats are retired, the gray skies begin to lift, and the outdoors suddenly feel like an invitation. This seasonal shift isn’t just about warmer temperatures. It’s a cultural reset. Across parks, streets

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Posted May 06, 2026in Film Previews

Film Previews

“Hokum” R | 1h 47m Director/Writer: Damian McCarthy Stars: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is a prickly author on a grim personal odyssey to rural Ireland and the remote heritage hotel where his parents honeymooned 40 years ago. Now dead, he’s returned with their ashes

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Posted May 06, 2026in Ask Cityview

Ask CITYVIEW

Is there a way to get notifications for when we should lower our American flags to half-staff? Here is a site you may want to check out: halfstaff.org. The volunteers at Halfstaff.org seem to provide accurate and timely information on properly displaying the flag of the United States of America,

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Posted May 06, 2026in Cars in the City

Kia skips 2026, rolls out tech-packed 2027 Telluride

With technology advancing quickly, one car manufacturer skipped the 2026 model year and instead recently debuted the 2027 model. The 2027 Kia Telluride was delivered to dealers in March 2026. According to Kia, the Telluride entered its second generation, and the company wanted to avoid an overstock of outdated 2026 models. Test-driving

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Posted May 06, 2026in People & Pets

Water buffalo’s escape inspires shift to veganism

A four-legged media sensation in Pleasant Hill went viral in 2024. A water buffalo named Phill — named after Pleasant Hill and known as P-Hill — escaped from his handler’s home. The nearly half-ton animal wandered into the city before police shot him. Homeowners captured video on doorbell cameras, and

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Posted May 06, 2026in Lunch With...

Michael Egel at Allora

Michael Egel is the general and artistic director of Des Moines Metro Opera. We asked him to lunch recently and he chose Allora in the Krause Gateway Center.  Allora offers full lunch service now after several years of mostly morning hours with coffee and limited food offerings. Choices included panini,

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Posted May 06, 2026in Belly Up To...

Zeke’s Rooftop and Grill brings elevated dining and patio vibes to Johnston Town Center

Johnston continues to expand its “new” downtown with the Johnston Town Center, and one of the latest additions is Zeke’s Rooftop and Grill. Zeke’s is named after one of Johnston’s earliest settlers, Ezekiel and Mary Hunt, and opened in January 2026. Zeke’s includes two levels of fun, food and the

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