July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
What is the future of the Court Avenue District? On May 8, The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) presented a study completed on behalf of the Polk County Board of Supervisors [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
Twenty one years ago, Chuck Offenburger and I had ringside seats for a rare and fascinating journalistic forum: the now late George “Lefty” Mills, the legendary Des Moines Register reporter, the late [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” swings into theaters with an ultimate cinematic experience that is nothing short of spectacular. This animated superhero extravaganza, directed by the brilliant minds of Joaquim Dos [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Summer is sandwich time in Iowa. We consume more hot dogs, more burgers, more carryout and more sandwiches in the warm season, probably because we are looking for something to [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
Gentrification is a mixed bag. In one sense, you have people we assume come with good intentions and invest in parts of our city that have been long ignored. The [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
My mom, born in rural Iowa during the depression, has certain rules that allow you to magically control the uncontrollable. I love it. For example, because the weather is fickle, [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) has a sterling reputation not only in its home state, but across the nation and within opera communities globally. Their visionary growth strategy has given [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
When visiting a Christian church, one would typically find images of Jesus, Mary and the crucifixion. At Lutheran Church of Hope at 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, [...]
Read More →Head out to the ’burbs for the Waukee Arts Festival, where you can view art and catch some free live music. On Friday, July 14, The End: A Tribute to the [...]
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