Brenda Tran at Vietnam Café Express
Brenda Tran is an indomitable spirit. She survived as a child battling hunger amidst the bombings of the Vietnam War. Her Vietnam Café Express has survived COVID shutdowns and ever-dwindling [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Retired racing dogs
One might imagine greyhounds, known for their speed, want to race day in and day out. Yet Dylan and Catherine Lyons discovered, in the case of their greyhounds, it is [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
Pampered pets
Many pet owners view their animal companions as part of the family — deserving of the best care, lots of attention, and at least a few perks. Besides the usual [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
The original grand dames of Des Moines culture
One hundred years ago, Elsa Neumann, Gertrude Shloss and Elizabeth Cowles — the original grand dames of Des Moines culture — created Civic Music Association of Des Moines (CMADM) and [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
Summer officially starts June 20, so it’s time to dust off your camp chairs and get ready for outdoor live music. Why not head to the ’burbs to experience free [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
Buick Envision Avenir impresses
Even an auto manufacturer in business for 126 years needs to keep re-inventing itself to stay relevant with today’s technology-heavy cars. Buick, part of General Motors, has been considered a [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
From mentee to mentor
Helping build leaders for the future is no small task. That is what Lead DSM has been trying to do for 40 years. Lately, the organization has had the help [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Polk County from Feb. 14, 2025, to March 7, 2025
1220 GRAND AVE., WEST DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2025-02-17 SALE PRICE: $755,000 SELLER: LINDEN INVESTMENTS LC BUYER: FRIES PROPERTIES LLC ACRES: 0.379 SQUARE FEET: 2,825 3301 111TH ST., URBANDALE [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
Hanna Piepel’s inspiration is drawn from antiques and fabrics
With 195 artists showcasing their work at the Des Moines Arts Festival, only a selected handful represent artists from Iowa. Hanna Piepel from Ankeny will be displaying her hand-painted functional [...]
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
In Confidence
“Where’s the door?” My Belly Up companion asked this as we wandered into Hotel Fort Des Moines, inspecting possible entryways to an alleged secret speakeasy. The hotel concierge pointed to [...]
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