10/03/2024
Most Americans believe in democracy – or say they do. The United States operates as a representative democracy. That means we elect leaders to do the work of governing, and [...]
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October 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Morain
October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
Enter the Fright Zone
Des Moines has been evolving into the next Halloween Town USA with Zombie Burger, Monsterama Arcade and Pizzeria, and the seasonal Slaughterhouse attraction with its new Haunt speakeasy. (If you [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
Fast. Relentless. Disciplined.
IOWA WILD Last season The Iowa Wild ended last season with a 27-37 record and 62 points, second to last in the Central Division, and missed out on the playoffs. [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
Knowing the numbers
Tracking data has become a fundamental part of running many businesses. It helps determine the needs of customers and businesses alike. In the current digital age, data is more accessible [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
Church of Hope removed from ELCA. High-price home sales. Lt. Governor Gregg is the first.
Earlier this summer, the Evangelical Lutheran Churches Association (ELCA) and the Southeastern Iowa Synod voted to remove the West Des Moines-based Lutheran mega-church, Church of Hope, from its roster of [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
‘The Substance’ delivers a campy, bloody romp you won’t soon forget
“The Substance” is not just a horror film — it’s a savage indictment of celebrity culture and the lengths to which society pressures women to maintain an unattainable ideal of [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Centro — grandeur salvaged
From today’s perspective, Centro proved to be perfectly named. It is the heart of downtown now. But it seemed like an eccentric pipe dream at the turn of the millennium. [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
Linn’s Haunted House marks 40 years of scares
Haunted house season is here. I remember being a kid and going to some questionable attractions when I lived in the Quad Cities. There was an old water and power [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
An unlikely oasis
It’s 3 a.m. I’ve tossed and turned since going to bed four hours earlier. The sheets are twisted around my feet and tying me to the bed in some obscure [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Exclusive Jen Silverman interview about ‘Witch’
Iowa Stage Theatre Company (ISTC) will produce Jen Silverman’s play, “Witch,” this month. This bit of news holds a wealth of appeal, as ISTC will produce this compelling play dedicated [...]
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