Raw talent
IOWA WILD The Iowa Wild finished the 2024 regular season in sixth place in the Central Division with a 27-37 record on 62 points. Identical to the year before. At [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
A small business wellness program that is working
Wellness programs don’t have to be all “one-size-fits-all.” If the head office in Windsor Heights is any indication, the signs at RE/MAX Concepts point to it being a nice place [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
Who buys $3 million homes? What company was fined $125,000 for gambling violations? How long do felons serve in Iowa?
Ever wonder who buys those $3 million homes? Wonder no more. Here are six homes with some of the highest sale prices we found this year. Two sold for $3 [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
Shadow senator sees energy, momentum for statehood, an unintended Trump legacy
He is a United States senator. Ankit Jain ran for election in 2024 and won — and he represents 702,000 people as one of two Washington, D.C. “shadow” senators. But this [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
Terrifying non-horror movies to give you waking nightmares all October long
Think the horror genre has a monopoly on fear? Oh, dear reader, how wrong you are. Prepare to have your pulse racing with these non-horror horror movie masterpieces. Far from [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
Beggars’ Night lore
With trick-or-treating returning on Halloween night in Des Moines after 87 years, I am going to take us on a deep dive into the lore, rumors and old wives’ tales [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
The Hesitant Traveler’s Travel Guide
“Let’s go to Vienna!” “Let’s go to Sarajevo!” “Let’s go to Belfast!”… says my wife. And my go-to response? The very first loving words out of my mouth? Are… “NOOOOOOOOO [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Princesses, ‘Sweet Caroline’ and psychological drama
A trio of diverse shows anchor the October performing arts scene in central Iowa. From fairy tale endings with many a twist to an introspective juke box musical to a [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Geocaching takes Metz all over the globe
Geocaching is a hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is a real-life treasure hunt that can be played across the globe. Using [...]
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October 01, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Fjetland appreciates her dog’s support and companionship
Sylvie, a miniature goldendoodle, looked longingly into my eyes as she jumped up to sit on my lap during our People and Pets interview. Since I couldn’t pet her and [...]
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