August 05, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
When Hoobastank hit the music scene in the mid-1990s, one question followed them everywhere. “Interviewers ask, why such a stupid name?” co-founder Dan Estrin said. “We never said we love that name. We never walked around thinking we’re super cool and we came up with this brilliant name. There’s no
Read More →When will the lighting be fixed on the north end of the Coleman Bridge, where walkers/bikers are in the dark after sunset? We forwarded your question to the City of Des Moines. Here is the answer: “The lights on the Coleman Bridge have unfortunately been the target of recurring vandalism
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August 05, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
For foodies who love discovering new dishes, the Iowa State Fair offers a giant menu of fried delights, foods-on-a-stick and cool confections to try, all within steps in one central locale. This year, the Iowa State Fair vendors will debut 84 new foods. With more than 200 food stands, options
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August 05, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
In backyards across the community, simple ideas are turning into unforgettable childhood spaces. Whether perched in a towering tree or built at ground level, these play areas invite creativity, independence and hours of outdoor fun. Cooke A tree fort of his own design Bill Cooke says he previously built a
Read More →‘The Salt King’ Look, I’m all for breezy, simple reads that whisk me away and rest my weary brain. There are times, however, in which my brain needs to be pulled out of its malaise and shaken up, like a good margarita. Thankfully, Natasha Pulley has the magical ability to
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August 05, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Scott Turczynski bought the former Landus Cooperative property in downtown Bondurant that he is redeveloping into The Grain District. That project includes 25 acres, multiple silos and a vision to become something similar to The District in Ankeny. Recently, he purchased The Foundry in Valley Junction from Templeton Rye founder
Read More →317 E. COURT AVE., DES MOINES DATE: 2026-03-02 SALE PRICE: $2,523,223 SELLER: 317 E COURT LLC BUYER: GBI-ANKENY LLC ACRES: 0.661 SQUARE FEET: 9,771 322 E. COURT AVE., DES MOINES DATE: 2026-03-02 SALE PRICE: $3,112,777 SELLER: 322 E COURT LLC BUYER: GBI-ANKENY LLC ACRES: 0.547 SQUARE FEET: 14,400 6240 N.W.
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August 05, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Parker Posey, a beagle mix, lets her owner, Sascha Crasnow, know when she’s hungry. But not by traditional means of barking or knocking a food bowl around. Instead, Parker “speaks” by pressing word buttons on a special floor mat. For breakfast, Parker orders food by pressing the “food” and “play”
Read More →“Ice Cream Man” R | 1hour, 26 minutes Director: Eli Roth Writers: Noah Belson, Eli Roth Stars: Eli Roth, Darrin Baker, Ari Millen “Ice Cream Man” is an upcoming horror film directed by Eli Roth that transforms a familiar suburban summer into a gruesome nightmare. Set in the seemingly peaceful
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