The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. Continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Arts Quote of the Week “Integrity has
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February 15, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ message for Iowans has been consistent since the coronavirus pandemic arrived a year ago: Yes, wearing masks is important, the governor has made clear, but government should leave it to people to do right thing. Reynolds has been under intense pressure, both for and against facial masks.
Read More →1 in 5 young Iowans have received Bank of Mom & Dad funding since the start of the pandemic. 78% say there is no interest on loans from parents. 1 in 5 parents admit they are not confident they will be paid back. Infographicshowing results across America. The Florida State
Read More →The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. But, continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Arts Quote of the Week “And
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February 09, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Through the years, the Iowa Legislature has chosen an official a state flower and a state bird. There’s also a state tree and even an official rock. It may be time for lawmakers to designate an official state punctuation mark, too. The question mark seems to be an appropriate choice
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February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
You know the drill by now. For nearly three decades, CITYVIEW’s Best Of Des Moines Poll has informed central Iowa about its biggest, best, brightest, tastiest, most fabulous, most effective, most fun, most entertaining, most interesting, its fittest and… You get the idea. Being the best at something doesn’t just
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February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
Changing trends have regularly caused business leaders to rethink their use of office space. From a time when clunky rotary phones were placed on heavy wooden desks, to the days of cubicle central surrounded by offices with windows, to the open space layout devoted to collaboration, ideas about what makes
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February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
In incoming U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Iowa has not just an experienced hand leading a federal agency vital to the Hawkeye State’s economy, but he is a close adviser and friend of President Biden. We saw the genuine connection and affection between the Bidens and Vilsacks as they
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February 03, 2021 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
“The White Tiger” follows Balram, a poor driver who uses his wit and guile to free himself from servitude to his masters and make his way to the top. According to our protagonist: “The greatest thing to come out of [India]… is the Rooster Coop. The roosters in the coop
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Poverty never comes with privilege
I hear a lot about white privilege. I grew up in Martin county, Kentucky. We were considered one of the poorest counties in the United States. In April, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson and his entourage of staff, secret service, media and other politicians swarmed into the county seat of
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