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 Ask Cityview
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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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
Attend any local music venue and you’ll likely see photographer Mark Lage with his camera, snapping photos of Iowa musicians. Lage recently put together a 300-page hardcover book, “Iowa Musicianship.” [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Either/Or Eatery & Patio
Order either caviar or cheese curds. Drink either Lua Brewing’s Time Eater, a triple hazy IPA, or a Hamm’s beer. Sit either on the expansive lively patio or indoors for [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Jenn Foster ‘couldn’t resist’ adopting more cats
When Jenn Foster began volunteering at Furry Friends Refuge — a no-kill pet shelter in West Des Moines — she had no intention of adopting a third or fourth pet. [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Art imitates soccer
“Football is not just a game; it’s an art form. You have to be creative, think outside the box, and always be one step ahead.” – Ronaldinho “And ah, [...]
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October 02, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Your View
October 01, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Adventurers:
From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), [...]
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September 30, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Too many officials show lack of concern for transparency
Talk about lousy optics — and I am not referring to out-of-style eyeglasses. Public perception is the topic for today. There were a couple of recent news nuggets that illustrate [...]
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September 26, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Morain
09/26/24
This is a nostalgia column. When you’re 83, you’re allowed some nostalgia, provided you can remember what you’re nostalgic about. And that it has some relevance to the current moment. [...]
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