McDivot’s Indoor Sports Pub
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 [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Belly Up To...
November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Art News
The year ahead
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 [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Film Previews
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 [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘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 [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in What the?
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 [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Walks of Life
Veterans’ organizations
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 [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Sound Circuit
Shaun Johnson
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 [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Lunch With...
Inventor Amy Vohs
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. [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in People & Pets
Brian Connolly and his axolotls
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. [...]
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November 30, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
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 [...]
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