A lot of people with a lot of problems
On June 18, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, backed by the families of several murder victims, announced the launch of the first Iowa Cold Case Unit (ICCU). “We know that, [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
On the prowl
The Iowa Wolves are back on the prowl heading into the 2024-2025 season. Last year was met with some unfortunate injuries, requiring several key players to get called up to [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
Dressing for the job
Work uniforms today come in a variety of fabrics and designs to meet the needs of an array of careers. From executives in suits to restaurant servers and bank employees [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
More million-dollar salaries at nonprofits. Less paid circulation for Register. More firearms at DSM airport.
Nonprofit organizations are aplenty in Iowa, and the paychecks of the CEOs, presidents and other executives who manage them are often astounding. While there is little doubt about the good [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
Emerging, essential voices elevated in Iowa documentary
(Editor’s note: Doug Burns is a producer of this documentary.) The a-ha moment struck like spring lightning on the groovy 1970s couch, just a hop, skip and a few [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
Papal politics take an unsanctified turn in ‘Conclave’
A cardinal is seen striding along a Roman highway late at night, his crimson biretta cap clutched tightly in his hand. The clash of this dignified figure against a bleak, [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Hessen Haus has romance on tap
James Joyce wrote novels that were often incomprehensibly complex. He also wrote about aesthetics with precious simplicity. For example, he defined romance as that which transports one to another time [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
Raccoon River Retreat was a clothing-optional campground adventure
I’m coming out of left field for this, but the story is too good not to write about. Since it’s the month of November, we often read about Thanksgiving, family [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
Door-knocking blues
Knock, knock. Hello, my name is Joe Weeg, and I’m here to encourage you to vote in the upcoming school board election. Listen, I HATE door-knocking for candidates. Always have. [...]
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November 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Experiencing theatre through youthful eyes
November is filled with excellent opportunities for shared live performing art experiences for cross generations. Bringing children and youth to a show geared toward their age. If variety is the [...]
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