The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. Strongly consider getting your vaccinations. Continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family, friends and others. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz, 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Arts Quote of
Read More →Beginning on Tuesday, June 1st, the Ankeny Art Center will be featuring the works of Autumn Rozario Hall and Connor Young. Please join us in celebrating these local talents at their reception on Thursday, June 3rd from 5pm-7pm. Receptions at the Ankeny Art Center offer a great excuse to indulge
Read More →The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. Strongly consider getting your vaccinations. Continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family, friends and others. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz, 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Arts Quote of
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May 10, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Stray Thoughts
Through the years, the Iowa Legislature is the place where Iowans gather to debate the biggest issues and challenges facing our state. It has been this way for 175 years. The 2021 session is days from adjournment, but there has been precious little time spent discussing one of the thorniest
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May 05, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in A&E, Art Online Extra, Just Released, Online Exclusive
Since it started more than 30 years ago, the movie-mocking show “Mystery Science Theater 3000” has had a number of homes. It started on the Minneapolis UHF station KTMA before moving to The Comedy Channel, soon after rebranded Comedy Central. It found another life on the Sci-Fi Channel. The show
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May 05, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Feature 1
I-Cubs, Iowa Barnstormers, Des Moines Menace. We can’t wait! Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Báez top the list of current Chicago Cubs superstars who have honed their craft at Principal Park as Iowa Cubs. Chris Mueller is a Major League Soccer player who donned a Des Moines Menace jersey before
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May 05, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Business Feature
What happens when employers and employees disagree on COVID-19 vaccinations? When many business owners closed their doors and sent employees home to work remotely, and/or instituted social distancing policies in response to COVID-19, the ensuing impact on their bottom line left them wondering if their business would survive the pandemic.
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May 05, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Political Mercury
In an age of scarcity (for many) and excess (for the few), the language and policies of diversity become zero-sum. What another gets, you lose. So goes the polarized thinking that has turned our public square into a fever swamp of resentments and recriminations. For too many rural Americans, the term “diversity”
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May 05, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Film Review
“Mortal Kombat” focuses its story initially on down-on-his-luck MMA Fighter and family man Cole Young (Lewis Tan). After being recruited by Jax (Mehcad Brooks) to join the Earthrealm warriors in Mortal Kombat, Cole serves as our entry point into this strange world of vampires, four-armed princes, and soul-sucking demons. Jax
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May 05, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Food Dude
A friend who was back in town recently wanted to meet “someplace with a distinctive vibe, like Rusty Scupper and Lloyd’s London Grill back in their day.” I suggested Fresko, a new Gateway restaurant that swept many CITYVIEW “Best Of Des Moines” awards this year including for best new restaurant,
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