Film Previews
“No Hard Feelings” R | 103 minutes Director: Gene Stupnitsky Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti Director Gene Stupnitsky invites audiences to delve into the hilarious and heartfelt [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Previews
July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
Golden Age Games offer outlet for veterans
From May 20-25, the National Veterans Golden Age Games made their way into the heart of central Iowa at various locations around the metro, with the main venue being the [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
Get ready to yell, ‘Free Bird!’
As a concert rocks along in most any venue with a large audience, there’s seemingly one fan who always yells, “Free Bird!” Correction. Not one, but hundreds of fans often [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
Keeping their kids ‘unplugged’
It’s time to put down the cell phones, iPads and video game controllers and turn off the TV, computers and streaming services. It’s summertime, and that means it’s time to [...]
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July 05, 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 “President and CEO of Cadbury.” — Kurt [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Chug some lagers at the Biergarten
The Des Moines metro area has its share of sports bars with televisions, where sportscasters holler play-by-play action. Or there’s the raucous watering hole, playing booming music on its speakers [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
Honda CRV EXL is a practical ride
Sensible. Reliable. Affordable. Fuel efficient. These are some of the traits of Honda vehicles. I’ve driven a Honda for 30 years, and I’ve wanted to write about a spiffy new [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Lagans provide a sanctuary for pet farm animals
Kaitie and Greg Lagan left suburban West Des Moines to raise their family in rural Norwalk. The acreage included room for a pasture, and Kaitie thought a few goats would [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Joe Giunta at Fresko
Joe Giunta is maestro of the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra (DMSO). He has had opportunities to conduct top orchestras all over Europe, South America and the U.S., and he has [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘Camp Damascus’ Dr. Chuck Tingle is beloved for many reasons, not the least of which is his unapologetic, boundless support for all types of people — especially those who go [...]
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