3800 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PARKWAY, DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2024-03-20 SALE PRICE: $2,400,000 SELLER: CORNERSTONE APARTMENTS LLC BUYER: 3800 MLK LLC ACRES: 1.165 SQUARE FEET: 32,160 800 EIGHTH ST. N.W., MITCHELLVILLE SALE DATE: 2024-03-20 SALE PRICE: $3,000,000 SELLER: GLC-DCI LAND LLC BUYER: KWIK TRIP INC ACRES: 9.980 square feet:
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June 05, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
Kelly Penman Jr. is a nurse by day and a cemetery repair guy by, well, also day. He grew up in Des Moines, but, like most in the U.S., has ancestral ties to countries overseas. Nine years ago, Penman was looking for a family member’s headstone in Scotland. “It had
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June 05, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
The warm, relaxing atmosphere inside Francie’s Bar and Grill creates a vibe that makes customers want to settle in for a few hours, order another drink, and maybe even an extra appetizer. The friendly and knowledgeable staff makes the southside staple even more enjoyable and makes it easy to understand
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June 05, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
The 80/35 Music Festival returns for its 15th year, sponsored by the Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC). One significant change (besides offering new musicians) is the location. This year, the 80/35 event takes place July 12-13 at Water Works Park. Previously, it was held downtown Des Moines close to the
Read More →If it is Sunday and endless chores took up your whole weekend, don’t despair. There’s still time to listen to live music. Head to West Des Moines for concerts at two different spots. The Summer Sundaze at Jamie Hurd Amphitheater offer free concerts starting at 6 p.m. June 23, Standing
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June 05, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
When Abby Wilson and Tyler Burhenn moved into their own place together, the pair thought a pet might make it more homelike. Abby grew up with cats, a 6-year-old goldfish, hermit crabs, plus turtles Simon and Garfunkel obtained from a spring break trip. Tyler’s only pet was a hamster. However,
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June 04, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz The Culture Buzz Archive Library –
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June 04, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Most people go through life never stepping foot inside a courtroom. Most people, that is, except for attorneys, judges, journalists, the few of us chosen to be jurors, and an even more select group, those who are accused of crimes. If I were talking now with my dear parents, may
Read More →Have you ever tried to pick up a hat and glove when you have a baby elephant on your back and you’re holding a bag with two raccoons in a tangle? I look into the fluorescently lit mirror in the Paris hotel, and an old man looks back. He’s not
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