Brian and Beth Palmer
This “house divided” is still united. On a crisp, fall Saturday morning, the Palmers are getting dressed for the day. Beth and son Owen, 14, are getting on their Hawkeye [...]
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in At Home With
December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Financial Strategies
Key Person Insurance
Imagine, receiving a phone call from the spouse of your business partner or star employee… “Grace is not coming into work today. She passed away last night unexpectedly.” A nightmare [...]
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Banking
Is your business protected from fraud?
When it comes to your business, security is a top priority. Consider these five tips to help limit fraud exposure. 1. Two-step verification – Using two authentication methods, performed one [...]
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in The Sound
Straight No Chaser
Urbandale native sings with a cappella group. The a cappella singing group Straight No Chaser performs iconic venues such as The Chicago Theater and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. But [...]
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial real estate transactions in Polk County from Sept. 30, 2019, through Oct. 25, 2019 ADDRESS: 2900 COTTAGE GROVE AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: SEPT. 30, 2019 SALE PRICE: $850,000 [...]
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
3-D printer makes flying saucers?
LaVerne Sanders enjoys the challenge of making things fly. Tucked in the basement of LaVerne Sanders’ Urbandale home are three unique looking machines. Sanders combines these apparatuses — a laser, [...]
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Previews
Film Previews
“Uncut Gems” R | 135 minutes Directors: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie Stars: Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett Fast-talking jewelry dealer Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) is a man who spends [...]
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Marketing
When should I send out marketing content?
You’ve just written up the perfect promotion and you’re about ready to click and send it out. Wait – did you realize that the day and time you choose to [...]
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December 04, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius’ The son of German immigrants, George Remus became a pharmacist at a young age and soon became [...]
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