November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Belly Up To...
It’s Iowa. It’s winter. It’s cold and snowy. What can Iowans do to keep warm and dry during these dreary months? Here’s an idea. Head over to McDivot’s Indoor Sports Pub, where you’ll find indoor games, drinks and food. Located just off Highway 141 in Grimes at 3390 S.E. Crossroads
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Art News
Next year should be big for Des Moines arts institutions. In recent years, the Des Moines Art Center has worked to improve its collection of photography, particularly that of the early to mid-20th century. This era was often ignored by art museums but has now been embraced as not only
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Film Previews
‘The Whale’ R | 117 minutes Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins Charlie is a morbidly obese English teacher based in the state of Idaho. At about 600 pounds, Charlie’s obesity has made his range of movement limited, and he shares his passion for literature (particularly
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Book Review
‘Drawn to Birds: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook’ I’m a fan of pretty books. Yes, the story is the draw, but give me a book with gorgeous pictures and passionate writing, and I will come back to it again and again — even if the topic is outside my usual, like birds.
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in What the?
Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to celeste@dmcityview.com — Be sure to include your name Next month’s photo: This month’s winner “Note to oneself… lock aluminum foil drawer during naptime.” — Mary Wedewer Runners Up “Chuck’s desire of being noticed was foiled again.” — Brian Kreps “During the
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Walks of Life
While Veterans Day has passed, each day of the year can present an opportunity to celebrate our veterans and to recognize the contributions they have made — and continue to make — to their country and community. While World War I and World War II veterans shaped the veterans’ organizations
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Sound Circuit
When musicians perform two nights in a row, it’s generally the same concert. However, when Shaun Johnson appears at Hoyt Sherman Place two consecutive nights, he’ll perform completely different concerts with The Big Band Experience and Tonic Sol-fa on Dec. 16 and 17. Johnson is part of the acapella group
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Lunch With...
Amy Vohs is an inventor of mostly baby products. She has sold more than 1.1 million at Walmart, Buy, Buy Baby and Amazon, plus in boutiques and on her website. We asked her to lunch recently, and she chose the Scooter’s in West Glen. Scooter’s is an Omaha-based coffee chain
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in People & Pets
When Brian Connolly was a young boy, his parents raised exotic animals, including a monkey, an ostrich and an emu. So it was only fitting he has axolotls as pets. So, what is an axolotl? Ask any child who plays “Minecraft.” When “Minecraft” featured an axolotl in 2021, the real
Read More →With all the close elections this year, it made me wonder how election recounts work? Some states recount votes automatically following narrow margins of victory; others allow recounts after voter petitions. In Iowa, a recount must be requested “not later than 5:00 p.m. on the third day following the county
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