Book Reviews
‘Pandora’ This cozy and atmospheric delight was just what I needed for a post-holiday mental vacation. Rich with historical details, copious references to Greek mythology and effervescent characters, this sweet [...]
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Kernel comforts
Zac Fox and his wife, Lindsay, have fostered dozens of rescue dogs the past 10 years, dutifully finding them forever homes. But after a decade, they needed a break, as [...]
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM DEC. 8, 2022 THROUGH JAN. 5, 2023
201 NINTH ST. N.E., ALTOONA SALE DATE: 2022-12-08 SALE PRICE: $435,000 SELLER: CARING HANDS OUTREACH CENTER INC BUYER: LANDWORKS LLC SQUARE FEET: 2,790 ACRES: 1.66 1219 BUCHANAN ST., DES MOINES [...]
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
Who writes those funny signs every week on the interstate? If you don’t know what we’re talking about, you probably do… You’ve seen them: those big electronic message boards displayed [...]
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
LeRoy’s Place
A former coffee shop in West Des Moines has transformed into a cozy neighborhood pub. LeRoy’s Place is located near the corner of 50th Street and EP True Parkway at [...]
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
Classic muscle cars
Typically in this column, we feature shiny new cars with backup cameras, massaging seats and automatic liftgates. These features make safety a top priority, along with comfort and innovation. Sometimes [...]
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Courtroom history comes alive
Lawyer showcases collection in Law Museum of Iowa. From the outside, the office building at 7900 Hickman Road looks like any other. But walk inside, and you’ll find a 2,000-square-foot [...]
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January 31, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Elections, not caucuses, should be the focus
Not that she asked, but I have some advice for Rita Hart, the new chair of the Iowa Democratic Party. Yes, Hart is an experienced practitioner of politics. She was [...]
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January 25, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time. Broadcast regionally on KFMG 98.9 FM; Simultaneously streaming globally through www.kfmg.org From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, MainFrame Studios Building at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, [...]
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January 23, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
So many questions, but so few answers
You don’t need a crystal ball to see that private school vouchers appear to be barreling toward passage by the Iowa Legislature, just three weeks into the 2023 session. These [...]
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