March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Your View
March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Publisher
Troubled water
The 1970 song by Simon and Garfunkel, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” conveys our need for support and comfort during difficult times, using the metaphor of a bridge to symbolize help and solace. The lines “like a bridge over troubled water” and “I will lay me down” mean doing everything we
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March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
Ford Mustang is a 60-year icon
Car manufacturers offer a massive amount of SUVs and pickup trucks, followed by a handful of sedans. But, what about sports cars? Only a few affordable models remain. Yet, one vehicle still going strong is the Ford Mustang. According to Ford’s website, it is the most popular sportscar ever made,
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March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
Coyote Island is the musical vision of Maine-based producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike O’Hehir. He has assembled a band of brothers who have blended folk roots, reggae rhythms and psychedelic indie music. Catch the band at xBK Live on March 28. www.xbklive.com. Feeling up for some green beer and live music?
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March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Brick & Ivy Rooftop
In the distance, a rollercoaster zips up and down among neon lights. After a long day at the amusement park, a relaxing spot to unwind would be ideal. Nearby is the Brick & Ivy Rooftop, located at 400 34th Ave. S.W. in Altoona. The vast, modern two-story building opened in
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March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘Queen of Faces’ Books with layers are always going to draw me in. This delightfully dark and gritty fantasy explores identity, power, resilience and the madness of survival all packaged in a riveting, magical story. Set in a politically charged world where appearance and perception can be as dangerous as
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March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
Midnight Oil Studio
Among hundreds of art techniques, a 1,000-year-old art practice of silk screening is still relevant in today’s art world as one artist couple shows by embracing the traditional methods. Local artists Jonathan and Allison Metzger create traditional prints using a variety of methods in their studio, Midnight Oil Studio and
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March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
‘The connection to a person’s soul’
As a blues musician, Tommy Castro first regarded his music career as a business, performing with different bands since the early 1990s. However, in 2008 and after more than 20 years of performing, he received a blues award for his “Soul Shakers” album. After that, he was nominated on a
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March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial real estate transactions in Polk County from Sept. 15, 2025, to Oct. 10, 2025
1458 N.E. 70TH AVE., ANKENY SALE DATE: 2025-09-15 SALE PRICE: $545,000 SELLER: HALBROOK RENTALS LLC BUYER: SEABROOK PROPERTIES LLC ACRES: 0.667 SQUARE FEET: 5,140 1700 S.E. 15TH COURT, DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2025-09-15 SALE PRICE: $300,000 SELLER: HUDDLESON, MELISA MARIE BUYER: ROCK-IT LLC ACRES: 2.934 SQUARE FEET: 0 807 S.W.
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March 04, 2026 by Brent Antisdel
in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
What is the construction happening near Johnston Station, where the Panera Bread is? We asked the city of Johnston about this construction project. Communications Director Janet Wilwerding responded, saying it will be a Chase Bank. The site is on the corner of Merle Hay Road and Pioneer Parkway, and it
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