A nude portrait and a family tradition
It’s the time of year when Des Moines becomes a three-ring circus. Yes, part of that is because the Iowa State Fair is near, but we are also in the [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
Antidote to going to hell in a hand basket
“We are all going to hell in a hand basket.” Really? Well, yes. Look around. Canadian fires to the north. Floods to the east. Dangerous heat extremes to the south. [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Passing a seasonal baton for stage excellence
The Cloris Awards celebrate nine years as the catalyst for central Iowa in recognizing the united excellence of community-produced theatre. Through its annual Awards Program, the Cloris Awards unite the [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Previews
Film Previews
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” PG | 99 minutes Directors: Jeff Rowe, Kyler Spears Stars: Natasia Demetriou, Ayo Edebiri, Rose Byrne In “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” after [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM APRIL 26, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 19, 2023
114 CARTER ST., S.W. MITCHELLVILLE SALE DATE: 2023-04-26 SALE PRICE: $300,000 SELLER: LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK BUYER: VITA GROUP LLC ACRES 3.141 SQUARE FEET: 18,801 1791 N.W. 86TH ST., CLIVE [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
What is the hottest day in the history of Iowa? July 3-5 were the hottest recorded days in the country since 1979, and, globally, June 2023 was the hottest June [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
Head-turning wheels
While some of us dream about one day owning that fresh-off-the-showroom-floor vehicle with its spotless exterior, dust-free dashboard, brand-new smell and scuff-free wheels, others are looking for something quite different [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
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 “Texas Longhorn hooked up with My Little [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Elaine Estes at Cheese Bar
Elaine Rose Graham Estes was the longtime director for Des Moines Public Library. She is also the first woman of color to hold that title. A Civil Rights pioneer long [...]
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August 02, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Ernie’s Boondock
Since opening on the corner of E. Grand and E. Fifth Street in 2019, Ernie’s Boondock has crafted a uniqueness that’s hard to come by with affordable prices, outside-the-box cocktails, [...]
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