Growing up in summer
In the art world, summer is the season of aestivation. That started before air conditioning when art patrons and performers retreated from sultry cities for cooler climes. It persists as [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Ben McCollum at Drake Diner
Ben McCollum is Drake University’s new head men’s basketball coach. Previously, he won four national championships including three in a row at Northwest Missouri State. In town amongst recruiting trips [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in What the?
What the…
Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to celeste@dmcityview.com — Be sure to include your name Next month’s photo: This month’s winner “Red white and blue with Fu Manchu.” [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
Whimsical figures
Take a stroll in the Beaverdale area and admire the huge mural off Beaver Avenue. On the concrete wall of the newly opened Basic Bird restaurant, discover a cast of [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Bix & Co. is a Valley Junction favorite
A bar and restaurant opened just one year ago has quickly become a Valley Junction favorite. Bix & Co. Kitchen Sports Bar is located in a prime spot at the [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
At-home caregiver makes postive impact
Julie Collins is an at-home caregiver for Right at Home Des Moines, which specializes in at-home care for patients. Collins, who was born and raised in the Beaverdale area, has [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Previews
Film Previews
“Trap” PG-13 | 105 minutes Director/Writer: M. Night Shyamalan Stars: Josh Hartnett, Hayley Mills, Alison Pill “Trap” starts off as simply as it possibly could, with a father (Josh Hartnett) [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
Des Moines’ own Slipnot plays on Sept. 21 at Knotfest at Water Works Park. In addition, catch these bands: Till Lindemann, Knocked Loose, Hatebreed, Poison The Well, GWAR, Vended, Dying [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial real estate transactions in Polk County from May 6, 2024 to June 10, 2024
580 S.W. NINTH ST., DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2024-05-06 SALE PRICE: $16,670,000 SELLER: CITYVILLE ON 9TH III LLC BUYER: CITYVILLE IOWA OWNER PHASE III LP ACRES: 3.442 SQUARE FEET: 151,979 [...]
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Conservation of the endangered bonobo
Did you know seven of our closest living relatives are located right here in Des Moines? No, it’s not your favorite uncle or grandpa. Instead, it’s bonobos — a great [...]
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