September 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
When Toyota introduced the Prius in the U.S. in 1999, it was the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle that had both battery and gas engines. It soon became the best-selling hybrid of all time. Now, Toyota debuts its first fully electric vehicle, the bZX4. The bZ stands for beyond zero emissions.
Read More →‘The Mimicking of Known Successes’ I make an effort each month to review books with wide appeal, stories most people could read and enjoy. That said, this one is a little niche, but I can’t help myself. I loved it! I’ve read it twice and feel compelled to share. It
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September 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Des Moines’ new Market District is ready for takeoff with its first retail offering, a brewery, in the 230-acre urban development. SingleSpeed Brewing, located at 303 Scott Ave., is walking distance to Principal Park and right off the bike trail near the banks of the Des Moines River. It’s housed
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September 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
When it comes to parkour and free running, several things come to mind. The famous “The Office” cold open, countless YouTube videos racking up millions of views, or perhaps the excuse your child gave you as to why she leapt from one piece of furniture to the next. Once an
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September 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
Like some artists, Jan Davison began her career with a “realistic” job, working as a graphic designer, which paid the bills. Yet, her dream job as an artist was always in the back of her mind. Davison attended Drake University, and, as a junior, she studied in Florence, Italy, taking
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September 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
Coaching is about much more than teaching the fundamentals of a sport. It is about developing the heart and mind of an athlete. It is about encouraging, leading and building relationships. It’s about more than a winning season. It’s about developing the mindset of a winner — not only in
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September 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in 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 “Marty, the Flux Capacitor backfired!” — Lyle Luckow Runners Up “Beetle Juice Hair Growth Overdose.” — Rick Rutter “Electric Follicle Syndrome tends to intensify with age.” —
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September 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
One person’s new year is another’s equinox. The calendar new year comes with January, the fiscal new year in July, the farmer’s in March or April. In the art world, the new year begins in September, like the football season and the school year. Some, including Picasso, say that’s because
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September 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
Teammates are often associated with your counterparts in the sporting world, but the word can take on a separate meaning. What started in Lincoln, Nebraska, under legendary University of Nebraska football coach Tom Osborn, has started to spread throughout the country. A total of 22 of Osborn’s players began mentoring
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