Why are we tinkering with voting laws?
There have not been a lot of bright spots since coronavirus began sickening Iowans. So far, 685 people have died in our state from the virus, and another 26,000 have [...]
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June 23, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
June 11, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
Des Moines Concours d’Elegance postponed
September 12-13, 2020 – Postponed A Celebration of the Art and Design of the Motor Vehicle The Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation has made the difficult decision to postpone the Des [...]
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June 11, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
Quotes of the Week “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis (1989-1963) British writer and [...]
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June 08, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Public needs to see for itself how police act
There’s a quiz today. How would the tragic death of George Floyd have been perceived if the encounter occurred on a deserted side street in the middle of the night, [...]
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June 08, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Peeking behind a new curtain
When last we convened, I shared observations from leaders in our theater community. The world of live performing arts was immediately plunged into a foggy realm of uncertainty. Shows were [...]
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June 04, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
POLK COUNTY RESCINDS CURFEW, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Des Moines, IA- The Polk County Board of Supervisors held a public meeting today (June 4) at 1:00 and voted unanimously to rescind the Curfew Order that took effect on [...]
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June 04, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
Reggie Bell Named Waukee’s 2019 Citizen of the Year
Waukee, Iowa — Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke has named community advocate and military veteran Reggie Bell Waukee’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year honor is given [...]
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June 04, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
Iowa Restaurant Association Requests Legislature Temporarily Forgive Some Taxes and Fees for Businesses Mandated Closed by State as Part of COVID-19 Mitigation Strategy
June 3, 2020, Des Moines, IA—The Iowa Restaurant Association today announced that they are seeking relief from the state legislature in the form of tax and fee forgiveness for many [...]
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June 03, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
Botanical Garden Concert Series Going Virtual Starting June 11
DES MOINES, Iowa (June 3, 2020) – The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is moving its popular summer concert series online for the month of June. Music in the Garden, presented [...]
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How to avoid the police
If you have to call 911 in an emergency, you are typically glad when a police officer shows up. When someone smashes into your car, you are happy for a police [...]
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