March 04, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
They are a bit different when you’re an old man. The shovel runs smoothly along the driveway, pushing the not-too-heavy snow into the growing hill on the side. The sky brightens from dark gray to light gray. Sunrise. I pause, take a deep breath of sharp air. Suddenly, the wind
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March 04, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire dips his pen into his wickedly witty ink for “Wonder of the World.” The beauty of living in a land of rugged winters is finding the indoor options that beckon to sweep us into compelling stories, rollicking comedies or even interactive experiences. February is filled with plenty
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March 04, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
Honest lyrics draw fans in. Growing up in Arkansas, Justin Moore listened to country music greats such as George Straight and Dwight Yoakum. Now he is fortunate to be touring with another admired musician, Tracey Lawrence. “It’s a huge honor to do a tour with Tracey,” says Moore. “I’ve been
Read More →Always look on the bright side! As our Iowa caucus chaos unfolded, I half expected the British comedy troupe — Monty Python’s Flying Circus — to appear on TV in NFL officials’ garb and throwing yellow penalty flags at everyone involved in what was called a fiasco. Chief among the
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March 04, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
The planes buzzing by mesmerized the youthful eyes of the small girl perched atop the fence post of her family’s 1950s farm in rural southeast Iowa. During these formative years, Christine Stevenson frequently positioned herself in this spot to gaze at the horizon and imagine where the final destinations for
Read More →Your number one asset as a business owner or executive is Human Capital. The market has never before been more competitive for top talent with unemployment in central Iowa at 2.4 percent and experienced leadership coveted by current employers. You need an edge in the recruiting game! 92 percent of
Read More →‘18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern Forensics’ For fans of crime scene investigation television shows and those desiring to read inspirational stories of women’s contributions to our world, this is a must read. Frances Glessner Lee was born in 1878 into
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