March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Sunshine Week will be observed across the nation next week. The week shines a spotlight on the important role open government and citizen accountability play in our democracy. Open meetings and [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
Meet the people behind the wheel and getting us from Point A to Point B. A former Uber driver, a limousine chauffeur and a shuttle star open up about the [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
Why everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Benjamin Disraeli, no friend to the Irish, warned about the three types of falsehoods: “lies, damned lies and statistics.” (Mark [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 3
Three Des Moines bouncers unleash memories of life protecting the door. The best moments. The worst situations. And the laugh-out-loud incidents. The Des Moines area is home to nearly 300 [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
A federal grand jury has charged Marty Tirrell with mail fraud, two counts of wire fraud, two counts of bank fraud and fraudulent use of another person’s credit card. The [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
She backs reparations for slavery in the form of $100 billion. Marianne Williamson contends the United States needs a visionary more than a “political mechanic.” It’s why the high-profile author [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
Shamelessly formulaic, this WWE feature film produced simultaneously promotes the brand while encouraging all would-be wrestlers to chase their dreams. If you’re looking for a sports film with a lot [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Nikkei is the hottest kind of fusion cuisine in the world that has not yet visited Des Moines. Three of the most famous chefs in the world hang their hats [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
How did opera singing happen to a girl who grew up in Waukee? Opera is a bit of an unknown in the Hawkeye state, but for people who appreciate classic [...]
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March 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
What is the difference between somebody we know for a long time and a person who is a new friend? They laugh. And not just with their mouths, like your [...]
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