December 31, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny continues to evolve into a bustling mini city center. The ever-expanding area offers an abundance of shops and services, along with restaurant and drinking establishments. One spot recently turned over. It is from the same owner, so it was a friendly exchange. The
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December 31, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
A jam band formed by a group of high school buddies is still going strong 40 years later. Big Head Todd and The Monsters was formed by Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin and Rob Squires in Colorado in 1986 with Jeremy Lawton joining later. The band found success with hits
Read More →1325 N. ANKENY BLVD., ANKENY SALE DATE: 2025-07-25 SALE PRICE: $700,000 SELLER: SPLASH EXPRESS LLC BUYER: SPLASH AUTO WASH LLC ACRES: 1.907 SQUARE FEET: 5,848 207 NINTH ST., DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2025-07-25 SALE PRICE: $10,000,000 SELLER: DMCRE1 LLC BUYER: DMCRE2 LLC ACRES: 0.858 SQUARE FEET: 242,637 NO ADDRESS LISTED
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December 31, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
The most well-known examples of stained glass are found in churches that draw eyes inside and outside of the building. As it turns out, it is easier than one might think to make stained glass creations, as David Johnston found out in his retirement. Johnston says it’s as easy as
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December 31, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
Toyota has been consistently recognized as the most reliable brand for nearly a half a century, appearing in nearly every “best of” list, citing reliability, safety, economy and resale value. Take, for example, the Toyota Corolla. The small sedan debuted in 1966 in Japan and made its way to the
Read More →Admittedly, I’m a slow learner. I have owned CITYVIEW for more than two decades now, and it has taken me a while to truly understand what readers want. Of course, some people think we should pound you over the head about who you should or shouldn’t vote for, tell you
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December 31, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Listen to the elite guardians of American culture, and you might think the art world is self-destructing. The New York Times writes that the Broadway musical is doomed — by bad ticket sales, $250 average ticket prices, and audiences that prefer old classics. They have been saying that about opera
Read More →The Celtic Music Association kicks off 2026 with their concert series. Concerts feature popular and traditional Irish and Scottish music. Jan. 17 is Dallahan; Runa is Feb. 28 and Tannahill Weavers on March 28. All concerts are held at the Franklin Junior High Event Center, 4801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines.
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December 31, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Connor Delaney is the driving force behind White Oak Realty, the company that has salvaged and redeveloped much of Highland Park and Ingersoll. We asked him to lunch and met at Hansen’s Manhattan Deli. That lunch spot sits between two White Oak properties — Historic Ingersoll Theater and a 1925
Read More →‘Hemlock’ Melissa Faliveno’s “Hemlock” is a story about addiction, isolation and a creepy deer. This is a haunting novel that balances psychological tension with an intimate exploration of identity and that indefinable sense of place that roots so many people. Set in a small Wisconsin town, the story follows a
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