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How long are safety deposit boxes held on to, and what’s usually found inside? State Treasurer Roby Smith announced there would be an auction of abandoned safety deposit boxes on [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Ask Cityview
July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Robert Moore – in his words
Robert Moore is an enthralling artist, a great story, and a humbling writer. His hand-touched archival prints recount his personal struggles within the context of the historic ordeals of black [...]
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July 05, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
A deep dive into the city’s biggest board game collection
Before we could entertain ourselves and our families with the likes of party style-video games such as Mario Party or Jackbox, we needed other ways to pass the time when [...]
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July 03, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
What our leaders don’t grasp about books in schools
My late friend Paul was a fine Des Moines teacher. I wish the Evans girls had him for history and government. Judging from his ability to entertain me with [...]
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June 29, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Morain
06/29/23
Nearly everyone knows that Jefferson is named for Thomas Jefferson, 18th Century intellectual, author of the Declaration of Independence, and third President of the United States. And many people know [...]
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June 27, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
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. [...]
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June 27, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
School and state board blunder in major transparency case
These are challenging times for Iowa’s 327 public school districts. They are being watched closely by state officials and lawmakers, by parents and by others in the community. These eyes [...]
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June 22, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Morain
06/22/23
I’m old school. In pretty much everything. It’s not just my age. Most of the guys in my morning coffee group are in their 70s or older, like me. But [...]
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June 20, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
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. [...]
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June 19, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Cameras are a must in Trump criminal case
Forty-four years ago, the Iowa Supreme Court made an important change in the way the state courts operate — allowing journalists to bring their cameras and audio recorders inside courtrooms [...]
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