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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Your Neighbors

Bringing peace to dogs, one string at a time

Roughly 3 million dogs are in shelters across the U.S. One Des Moines resident is using her cello-playing abilities to soothe, relax and spread the word that she says music [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Publisher

It was a graveyard smash

I was in the fourth grade when my teacher, Mrs. Lensch, noticed how a group of us boys were quite interested in Halloween monsters. She suggested we put on a [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Book Review

Book Reviews

‘Blood Over Bright Haven’ Intent versus impact. Does it matter if the result causes harm? Somehow, both compulsively readable and deeply philosophical, I was completely consumed by this book to [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Cars in the City

Autocross at the Valley West Mall parking lot

“Come race with us,” they said. “We’ll show you what it’s like to experience a thrilling ride.” Three of the men I recently interviewed for Iowa Living magazines articles on [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Iowa Artist

Paola James’ art helps women rise up

Paola James’ studio at Mainframe Studios includes an array of jewelry from around the globe, including her handmade jewelry and items from other artisans. James opened up her studio, Piedras [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Collections & Hobbies

Halloween and Christmas displays turn heads at Beaverdale home

Halloween is a time for trick-or-treaters, fun costumes, scary movies and, perhaps, a trip to a haunted house or two. For David Ladd, it is a time to let his [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Polk County from July 7, 2024, to Aug. 1, 2024

114 CARTER ST. S.W., MITCHELLVILLE SALE DATE: 2024-07-08 SALE PRICE: $400,000 SELLER: VITA GROUP LLC BUYER: 114 CARTER LLC ACRES: 3.141 SQUARE FEET: 18,801   1130 SECOND ST. N.W., BONDURANT [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Ask Cityview

Ask CITYVIEW

What are Polk County’s dog ordinances? In Polk County, dog owners are required to annually obtain a dog license for any dog more than 4 months old. According to the [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Lunch With...

Scott Carlson at Americana

Scott Carlson opened Des Moines’ first successful brew pub. Recently, he sold his share of Court Avenue Brewing Company (CABCO) to concentrate on Americana, Gilroy’s and the Iowa Craft Beer [...]

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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel in Sound Circuit

Dixon honored

Performed thousands of concerts. Recorded and wrote for 300-plus albums. Taught hundreds of student music lessons. Played in dozens of bands, including a local favorite, Standing Hampton.  Add it all [...]

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