The Ferris wheel
See the world from a different angle. “The Ferris wheel is going up right there,” Steve Smith says as he marks a line of white dashes that cover the entire [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Youth and family shows are front and center
Two shows feature the talents of about 60 students. “Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr” and “Seussical Jr.” will be featured productions in the Greater Des Moines theater scene during November, thanks [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
‘Free play’ painting
Argentina-born artist is inspired by everyday life. As Monica Zunino Mel approaches a blank canvas in her home studio in West Des Moines, her head swirls with thoughts about possible [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Winchester in Valley Junction
Classic cocktails are shaken, with a spin. Take a walk inside the Winchester Pub in Valley Junction, and you’ll find the bartenders shaking things up — literally. After they’ve poured [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
19 From 2019
Honoring individuals who made a difference in the business community in the past year. Good things happen each and every day in central Iowa’s communities, but these things don’t magically [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
Soul Searchers
Weekly gigs at Greenwood Lounge feel like home. The Greenwood Lounge can take you back a few decades. Inside are faded wall hangings of dogs playing poker with Christmas lights [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Banking
Is your year-end checklist ready?
Many businesses are planning for next year. Make sure you review these financial considerations before year end: 1. Tax Laws – Work with your tax advisor to understand how/if any [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
Remember Kwong Tung?
It was my soul food. I am a Chinese food junky, especially old-fashion sit-down places. When I was growing up in the Quad Cities, my dad would take me to [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Financial Strategies
The value of a formal valuation
Most owners have an idea of what they think their business is worth. In most cases they have their accountant or trusted advisor work through a valuation formula that gives [...]
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November 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Kent Henning
Grand View University president explains its growth over lunch at Tursi’s Latin King. Kent Henning is a month away from closing out 20 years of leadership at Grand View University. [...]
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