Today’s leaders could learn from Terry Branstad
Regardless of what you think of his political positions, Terry Branstad knew instinctively what being governor entailed. A core duty is looking out for people when they most need help [...]
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August 18, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
August 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
Cops
You can’t turn on the TV, switch on a computer or exist within shouting distance of electricity without being electronically smacked by sirens, flashing lights and urgent-speaking media-types narrating a [...]
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August 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
Ultimate Burger Challenge
They are contradictions on a bun, simultaneously the scourge of nutritionists and the piece de resistance for low carbohydrate and paleo dieters — without the bun. Although they have been [...]
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August 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
Gun sales
Sales of ammunition and guns have increased after the coronavirus spread to central Iowa. The owners of RR Gun Sales in Mitchellville began experiencing an uptick in sales in mid-March, [...]
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August 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
4 notable deaths, 4 lives well-lived. Rich guy gets richer. And Tirrell, of course.
Four well-known Des Moines men — all in their 80s or beyond — died within days of one another last month. All were interesting men who led interesting lives. Owen [...]
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August 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
Memo to white Iowans: Don’t take offense; see yourself in the historical moment, emerging Iowa leader says
Many white Iowans involved in urgent conversations on race in the Hawkeye State digest observations and challenges to institutions — business, political or educational — as insults to them personally, [...]
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August 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
‘The Raid: Redemption’ action, choreography are brilliant
When it comes to non-stop action, “The Raid” does not disappoint. From the first frame of the ticking watch, it is clear that as long as this film may have [...]
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August 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
St. Kilda Collective
St. Kilda is an old town south of Melbourne, Australia, that is quite famous for its restaurant scene, beach and sunsets. The new restaurant named for it in Valley Junction [...]
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August 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
SCAD sisters
As she pulled and pushed and worked the lawnmower through the rougher-than-usual grass, Johanna Hayes felt her chest tighten and her heart race. She should have been hot, but instead [...]
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Some of America’s Problems Can Be Fixed
Some of America’s problems can be fixed. Voting in the November election should not be a problem for Americans. Open the polls for at least two days. Every state should [...]
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