In Iowa, the first crack of a baseball bat signals spring more surely than blooming trees or warming air. Baseball marks the moment winter finally loosens its grip. Fans flood the ballpark for Iowa Cubs games, turning evening outings into a cherished seasonal ritual. The smell of fresh-cut grass, the
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April 01, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Twenty years have passed since Des Moines Art Center hosted its tribute to Ana Mendietta. She was a Cuban refugee who escaped Castro’s reign of terror, was raised in Sioux City and first rose to fame in Iowa City where her 1973 performance piece “Rape Scene” was first performed. Photos
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April 01, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Walking into Lachele’s Fine Foods in Highland Park, I found a brightly lit diner. Craving a bar atmosphere, I asked myself: Where’s the bar? I didn’t have to look far. The Fitz was right next door. The two are connected, and I could have easily gone through a side door
Read More →“They Will Kill You” R | 106 minutes Director: Kirill Sokolov Writers: Alex Litvak, Kirill Sokolov Stars: Zazie Beetz, Tom Felton, Patricia Arquette Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz) is an ex-convict who is desperate to find her estranged younger sister, Maria (Myha’la). Her search leads her to The Virgil, a mysterious
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April 01, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
A classic American band, aptly named America, is in its fifth decade of touring. The group recently embarked on its “Happy Trails” tour for 2026 and will perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on April 25. America, a folk-rock band, is known for its vocal harmonies and numerous hit
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April 01, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
When seeing “10K” associated with something, the likely first reaction is that there is a race attached — but not for Reagan Maher and his Fauna Transplant Support group. Maher, the group’s founder, is hosting the first annual Fauna 10K. His “10K” relates to organ donors, not runners. Maher faced
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April 01, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Iowa isn’t quite the land of 1,000 lakes like our neighbors to the north, but it’s still home to plenty of navigable waterways. Lakes, rivers, creeks and ponds alike are found all over the state. If those are a little too slow for you, the U.S. has it in high
Read More →How far along is the construction of the 515 Walnut Tower? Those who have driven through downtown Des Moines lately have seen the capital city’s latest skyscraper taking shape. We reached out to Beal Derkenne Construction for an update and received this response, along with photos from the director of
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April 01, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Animals, like humans, can suffer blood loss from injuries, illnesses or surgeries. Humans can rely on a blood bank for a life-saving transfusion. But what about animals? They, too, have a blood bank. One furry client, Sig, has been a regular blood donor for the past three years. Sig’s owner,
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