Posted July 01, 2026in Collections & Hobbies
If you have stepped inside a museum, a zoo, Bass Pro Shops or your hunting friend’s home, you have likely seen taxidermy. Step into Trinity Tattoo in Valley Junction, and it is impossible not to notice the taxidermy — and its quality — created by the hands of Jarod Embree.
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Posted July 01, 2026in Sound Circuit
Ten years ago, country-rock singer Alexis “Lex” Curran was confined to a wheelchair because of an autoimmune disease. After prayers and treatments, she recovered. Struggling with what she describes as survivor’s guilt, Curran questioned why she had been given a second chance. Her answer, she believes, was to share her
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Posted July 01, 2026in Belly Up To...
When choosing a summertime watering hole in Iowa, one question rises to the top: Does it have a patio? At The Soggy Frog, the answer is yes. In fact, it offers more than one patio. With three distinct seating areas and stunning water views from nearly every angle, the venue
Read More →423 S. ANKENY BLVD., ANKENY SALE DATE: 2025-12-18 SALE PRICE: $1,160,000 SELLER: ZELCER, NONA BUYER: ANKENY BOULEVARD LLC ACRES: 0.859 SQUARE FEET: 13,297 5705 MERLE HAY ROAD, JOHNSTON SALE DATE: 2025-12-18 SALE PRICE: $11,801,500 SELLER: JOHNSTON MERLE HAY & 57TH LLC BUYER: AT JOHNSTON GARDENS LLC ACRES: 4.502 SQUARE FEET:
Read More →“Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” R | 1 hour, 33 minutes Director: David Wain Writers: David Wain, Ken Marino Stars: Zoey Deutch, Jon Hamm, John Slattery Small-town hairdresser Gail Daughtry (Zoey Deutch) is engaged to her devoted high school sweetheart, Tom (Michael Cassidy). Her life takes a turn
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Posted July 01, 2026in People & Pets
When a co-worker encouraged Tammy Crall to become involved with a fundraising event for Pet Project Midwest, she eagerly agreed. With a passion for animals, she served as vice president and now serves as president of the nonprofit organization. She previously volunteered with other pet rescues in town, but those
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Posted July 01, 2026in Lunch With...
Nash Roe is the producer, director, runner and star of Local TV 5’s “Iowa Food Diary.” His show is about to debut its season three. He is also a 17 year old, yet to begin his senior year at Valley High School. We asked him to lunch but had to
Read More →July is jumping with free outdoor concerts across the metro. Bring your folding chairs, blankets and bug spray for a warm evening with fellow music lovers. Jazz in July is located in front of the historic Hoyt Sherman Place. Each Tuesday in July offers free jazz on the EMC Plaza
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