317 E. COURT AVE., DES MOINES DATE: 2026-03-02 SALE PRICE: $2,523,223 SELLER: 317 E COURT LLC BUYER: GBI-ANKENY LLC ACRES: 0.661 SQUARE FEET: 9,771 322 E. COURT AVE., DES MOINES DATE: 2026-03-02 SALE PRICE: $3,112,777 SELLER: 322 E COURT LLC BUYER: GBI-ANKENY LLC ACRES: 0.547 SQUARE FEET: 14,400 6240 N.W.
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Posted August 05, 2026in People & Pets
Parker Posey, a beagle mix, lets her owner, Sascha Crasnow, know when she’s hungry. But not by traditional means of barking or knocking a food bowl around. Instead, Parker “speaks” by pressing word buttons on a special floor mat. For breakfast, Parker orders food by pressing the “food” and “play”
Read More →“Ice Cream Man” R | 1hour, 26 minutes Director: Eli Roth Writers: Noah Belson, Eli Roth Stars: Eli Roth, Darrin Baker, Ari Millen “Ice Cream Man” is an upcoming horror film directed by Eli Roth that transforms a familiar suburban summer into a gruesome nightmare. Set in the seemingly peaceful
Read More →Head to Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, on Aug. 27 for a concert featuring Phoenix Mendoza, Josh Leo and Kitty Steadman. The free concert benefits Mary’s Meals, which helps feed children in the poorest countries. In addition to the concert, the family-friendly event offers kids activities and
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Posted August 05, 2026in Cars in the City
This Cars in the City column typically spotlights the latest luxury SUVs and sporty sedans and highlights their many features. This month, I’m behind the wheel of something different. This vehicle doesn’t offer zero-60 mph acceleration in 5 seconds, cooling seats or adaptive cruise control. But, it costs significantly less
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Posted August 05, 2026in Collections & Hobbies
Charlie Borowicz grew up in a big family, being one of eight kids. That large family was constantly on the move because of his father being in the army. Living in and experiencing so many different areas helped shape his perspective and probably helped fuel his creative expression. “I was
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Posted August 05, 2026in Your Neighbors
A visit to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden comes with the expected sights of colorful fauna from inside and out. Flowers are blooming, providing excellent visuals and alluring scents. It takes time and dedication from those who work there to make sure these plants can provide viewing pleasure. The
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Posted August 05, 2026in Iowa Artist
The whir of chainsaw causes wood pieces and sawdust to scatter in all directions. After the dust settles, a tree stump is turned into a long-lasting piece of art. For Gary Keenan, chainsaw carver, the noise, heat, wood and dust, along with precise cuts, create a sculpture of beauty and
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Posted August 04, 2026in The Culture Buzz
From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, Iowa comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning indie radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. Quote of the Week – “Talent without effort is wasted talent. And
Read More →URBANDALE, Iowa – Urbandale voters will consider a bond referendum for a new police station on November 3, 2026. The City’s financing plan is designed to build the station without raising the City’s property tax rate for this project. At the City Council meeting tonight, the Urbandale City Council approved
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