Teachers deserve protection for protecting student rights
A bill now awaiting debate and a vote in the Iowa Senate is quite short. It adds a mere 10 lines to the Iowa Code. But those 10 lines are [...]
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March 03, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
February 25, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
There’s more to pardons than pundits notice
If you are looking for something in government that can be quite messy, even under the best of circumstances, look no further than the power that allows presidents to issue [...]
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February 20, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
Spring Arts & Crafts Show March 6th – 8th
Make plans now to attend the Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show on March 6-8 at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. This [...]
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February 18, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
Quotes of the Week “Art invites us to know beauty and to solicit it, summon it, from even the most tragic of circumstances.” -Toni Morrison (1931-2019) born Chloe Anthony Wofford [...]
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February 18, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Iowa’s compelling interest in equality for all
Members of the Iowa Legislature are in the midst of tying themselves into knots over the issue of equality, and that’s unfortunate. The knot-tying involves what these lawmakers call “religious [...]
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February 11, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
Quotes of the Week “Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation, are people who want crops without ploughing the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning; they want the [...]
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February 11, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Public deserves to know what occurs in our schools
Forgive me, but I think some government officials forget they work for the people of Iowa, or maybe they just don’t want the public asking too many questions, especially if [...]
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February 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
Bullseye! CITYVIEW Best of Des Moines
Local people, places and events hit the target in our 2020 Best Of Des Moines readers’ poll. The Best Of Des Moines Awards act as all great democracies should. There [...]
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February 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
A new challenge
Iowa Barnstormers enter 2020 with a new coach and some big shoes to fill. Semi-pro indoor football is a fast-paced game of constant change. Just when you thought a battle [...]
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February 05, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
Playing music in your business?
Here is what every business owner should know about licensing. Businesses and music have been intertwined for years. As part of an overall marketing effort, businesses create ambiance and atmosphere [...]
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