The Des Moines Police Department is currently investigating a report of a mountain lion sighting within the City. Video from the area of 31st and I-235 is being examined to confirm the presence of the animal. Additional will information will be shared as it becomes available. Please exercise an abundance
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May 08, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
A friend of mine, a Korean War veteran, was talking last week about a mutual friend of ours, who also served in the Korean War. Opinionated would accurately describe both men. They often argued over issues, each one trying to shoot holes in the other’s point of view. Then one
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May 07, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
There is a diverse and appealing array of cultural indulgences awaiting the Cultural Adventurer in Central Iowa. Leave the personal devices behind and savor the rich offerings that performing arts, exhibitions and more offer. Sally forth and reward yourself. Featured Cultural Offering: Market Day. Sat May 11, 2019, 9 am
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May 01, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
Central Iowa’s sizzling summer slate of music, theater, art, film and outdoor fun. Enjoy greater Des Moines’ most comprehensive events guide. Take this wind-chill factor and shove it! Say “sayonara” to your snow boots. It’s time to dig out your dancing shoes and enjoy May, June, July and August. Summer
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May 01, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
Take time this month to soak in the sun and the fashion When we think of fast fashion, we think of inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends and fads. And when we think of the word promenade, our minds immediately travel to the
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May 01, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 3
A new coach, a new league, a new stadium and a new home office. In the U.S., soccer begins again each spring, when everything renews itself. This year, however, is so full of new beginnings for the Des Moines Menace that lilacs might expect to bloom in new colors, shapes
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May 01, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
The city of Des Moines has paid Mark Evans $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit he filed after hitting a 6-inch-high, unmarked curb the city built across what most bikers believed to be the bike path on MLK Parkway at 16th Street. The accident, around noon on April 16 of
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May 01, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
Presidential candidate delves into rural issues, immigration. Onica Ulveling of Carroll stumped a stumping White House aspirant. If but for a moment. The 41-year-old pharmacist, a mother of two, asked Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke — who frames his candidacy as something of an urgent generational answer to questions he
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May 01, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
“Shazam!” is very much a family film — like blending up elements of “Goonies” and “Gremlins,” served over a heaping bowl of “Big.” When you’re a kid, all you want to be is grown-up. And when you’re grown up, all you want to be is a superhero. No? Well, you
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May 01, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in The Sound
Grammy winner talks about her journey, which has involved breast cancer, cannabis, LGBT issues and Twitter. Melissa Etheridge’s album debut in 1988 showcased her raspy, bluesy voice, and the female rocker’s unique sound paid off. During the last 30 years, she has sold 35 million albums, including five that went
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