June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
The year 1997 is remembered for the release of the movie “Titanic” and the first “Harry Potter” novel. In the music world, the most played rock song was “If You Could Only See” by Tonic. Tonic’s success continued with six more top-10 singles, two Grammy nominations and millions of records
Read More →“The Ritual” [NYR] | 98 minutes Director: David Midell Writers: David Midell, Enrico Natale Stars: Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene “The Ritual” follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Al Pacino) — who must put aside their differences to
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
One might imagine greyhounds, known for their speed, want to race day in and day out. Yet Dylan and Catherine Lyons discovered, in the case of their greyhounds, it is not true. After they adopted their greyhounds, Buddy and Han, Dylan thought he would be a runner when he took
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Brenda Tran is an indomitable spirit. She survived as a child battling hunger amidst the bombings of the Vietnam War. Her Vietnam Café Express has survived COVID shutdowns and ever-dwindling traffic at the Merle Hay Mall food court. In our mind, she has endured multiple upheavals with the patience of
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
Many pet owners view their animal companions as part of the family — deserving of the best care, lots of attention, and at least a few perks. Besides the usual walks, pet beds and toys, some of these pampered pets get extra special treatment: pup cups from drive-throughs, birthday parties,
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
One hundred years ago, Elsa Neumann, Gertrude Shloss and Elizabeth Cowles — the original grand dames of Des Moines culture — created Civic Music Association of Des Moines (CMADM) and were determined to convince the world’s best musicians to perform in the city. By sheer force of their personalities, and
Read More →Summer officially starts June 20, so it’s time to dust off your camp chairs and get ready for outdoor live music. Why not head to the ’burbs to experience free local concerts? Ankeny: Sips and Songs in the District offers concerts all summer long. On June 13, Tony Bohenkamp opens,
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
Even an auto manufacturer in business for 126 years needs to keep re-inventing itself to stay relevant with today’s technology-heavy cars. Buick, part of General Motors, has been considered a luxury brand that manages to remain affordable. The Buick 2025 Envision Avenir test drive was surprising, as I’ve never driven
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June 04, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
Helping build leaders for the future is no small task. That is what Lead DSM has been trying to do for 40 years. Lately, the organization has had the help of a mentor from its Community Connect Program, Brianne Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has bounced around Iowa her entire life. She grew
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