May 03, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in Fashion
May 03, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Love at first squawk
Michelle Conkling’s Des Moines home contains many animals, but perhaps the most exotic of them all is a 10-year-old Congo African grey parrot named Kanoni. Conkling and her husband purchased the bird from a now defunct pet store when it was 2 and have had it ever since. The bird’s
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May 03, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Commons off the clock
Happy hour in the heart of the city Few things in life are better then a Friday summer evening, and what better way to start the weekend than heading downtown and enjoying a cold one at Cowles Commons? “I always look forward to the weekend on Friday afternoon, and I
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May 03, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Unsheltering skies of infinity
The new round of exhibitions in the metro are intergalactic in scope, with dark humor, lawlessness and narrow examinations of the environment thrown in. Who knew that Andy Warhol made a screen print portrait of Albert Einstein in his series “Ten Portraits of Jews of the 20th Century”? Despite all
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May 03, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in The Sound
The dream of the 90’s is alive in Everclear
Take a deep breath, calm down, and accept that the music from when you were in high school is now essentially oldies. For five years, mid-to-late-’90s upstarts Everclear hosted an annual Summerland Tour, featuring acts like the Gin Blossoms, Sugar Ray, Live and Toadies. In 2017 Everclear is taking a
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May 03, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
Book Reviews
“Norse Mythology” With the upcoming release of the “American Gods” television show, Neil Gaiman bends his mythological mind and undeniable storytelling prowess to classical tales from deep in the past. With his trademark blend of wit and wonder, Gaiman weaves together the known and unknown tales from ancient Scandinavia into
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April 27, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
Ankeny Family YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day April 29th
On April 29th, from 9am – 12pm, the Ankeny Family YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day with a free community event for kids and families. More than 1,900 YMCAs across the country are taking part in the celebration, meant to kick start physical activity and learning throughout the summer –
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April 20, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in Just Released
2017 Iowa Curling Cup
What: The 2017 Iowa Curling Cup will be held April 22nd from 8am-5pm at the Buccaneers Skating Arena on Hickman Road. 20 teams will vie for the coveted Iowa Curling Cup Trophy. Following the program, all attendees and participants are invited to the Ridgemont Bar in the Sherwood Forest Shopping
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April 05, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
Who is Fred Clarke?
Baseball card collecting, Iowa style with John Liepa BABE RUTH OR FRED CLARKE? Babe Ruth is arguably the most important player in baseball history. And since it can take a lifetime to find and attain the Great Bambino’s rare and valuable rookie card, you might surmise a big-time collector wouldn’t
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April 05, 2017 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
Keys to the Cubdom
I-Cubs preseason preview One year ago, as the Iowa Cubs trotted onto the green grass of Principal Park for opening day, the roster included four of minor league baseball’s top prospects — catcher Willson Contreras, outfielder Albert Almora Jr., first baseman Dan Vogelbach, and relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. All
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