Posted September 02, 2026in Your Neighbors
Security staff at most bars is relegated to the biggest, buffest human beings a bar manager could possibly find. The hope is that this “bouncer” is a person who will be a deterrent to bad behavior and, in worst case scenarios, can throw unruly patrons out of the bar, crashing
Read More →PorchFest DSM is back for its 5th year on Sept. 13 in the Union Park area in Des Moines. This rolling festival features 20 bands playing on various porches and grassy lawns in the area. Musicians performing includes Willie Mac and the Lost Cousins, Bob Pace and Steve E. George,
Read More →‘Crocodilopolis: A Novel’ This is a dreamy jungle of story, set in the dreamy jungle of Costa Rica, and filled with a lush prose that takes the dreaminess to yet another level. This is a book that very much fills itself to the brim with its themes with stunning results.
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Posted September 02, 2026in Cars in the City
Before cars came with cameras, Bluetooth and high-tech features, they offered something else: personality. A 1958 Ford Edsel Pacer loaded with chrome, a spacious back seat and a turquoise-colored frame turned heads while scooping the loop. For car enthusiasts who want to see the Edsel and other top-of-the line classic
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Posted September 02, 2026in Iowa Artist
Artwork offered on the auction block frequently makes headlines. A Van Gogh painting sold for $62 million. A self-portrait by Frida Kahlo fetched $54 million. Yet, not all artwork costs the price of a home, a car or even a new sofa. One local gallery owner wants art lovers to
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Posted September 02, 2026in Belly Up To...
When you are craving a casual neighborhood pub with happy hour, drink specials and entrees less than $18, head to The Junction. Valley Junction in West Des Moines is home to the False 9 Social Club, which opened in March 2026. It occupies the former space of Mitzi’s. Before that,
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Posted September 02, 2026in Art News
Des Moines is a triple A city. We are proud of that. The major leagues are close enough in Kansas City, Minneapolis and Chicago. We embrace our size and limited aspirations as a tradeoff for escaping the rat races that accompany major league status. We choose blithe over blight and
Read More →What are the rules and regulations surrounding e-bikes and electric scooters in Des Moines? You have likely been living under a rock if you haven’t seen a teenager zooming through your neighborhood or side streets on an e-bike or electric scooter. Residents in Des Moines and the metro have seen
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Posted September 02, 2026in People & Pets
When Allison Kaiman moved back to Iowa with her dog, Bandit, a corgi, she admits her mischievous dog got away with “bloody murder.” “I felt bad for Bandit with all the changes he encountered. He was running the show, where he was the pack leader,” she said. “I wasn’t the
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