Out of the park
Friday night fireworks. Bobblehead nights. B-Bops burger races. The family-friendly fountain in right field. Win or lose, the Iowa Cubs continue to attract fans with as much entertainment as the [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 1
April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Feature 2
How baseball saved the arts
The high arts are flirting with existential jeopardy. What are the “high arts?” Late Des Moines artist Don Dunagan explained: “ ‘Titanic’ defined it. The music on the first class [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Business Feature
Prom is big business
Prom season is here. The annual tradition for high school juniors and seniors promises to bring more glitz and glamour each year. For many young people, this may be their [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Civic Skinny
Des Moines workers balance work and life. Hogs top domesticated animal list in Iowa. Water quality in Iowa lakes is a concern.
The citizens of Des Moines have some of the best work/life balance in the country, according to a study by CoworkingCafe.com. With the 32-hour work week proposed recently by Vermont [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
‘The Beekeeper’ is a not-so-subtle Trump fantasy movie
If civil judgments don’t drain the Trump Machine into cashless-ness, the former president may want to open up theaters in the swing states for free showings of the Jason Statham movie “The Beekeeper.” Screenwriter Kurt [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
‘Road House’ is a rollicking good time
The release of a new “Road House” film sparks both curiosity and skepticism. Attempting to fill the shoes of the gritty, sweaty Patrick Swayze classic from 1989 is no small [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Flying Mango is unique to the bone
Flying Mango has been around for a quarter century, 21 years at its present location in Beaverdale and five before that at farmers markets and as a catering service. Its [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
Now it all makes sense
I moved to Des Moines from Denver, Colorado, in 2007. If you asked the 22-year-old me why I did so, it may not have made a lot of sense. If [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
Expedition to the top of the head
My dermatologist slowly goes over my bald head with gentle fingers and a calm voice. He dictates to his assistant as he goes — much like an explorer taking notes [...]
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April 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Murder in Ankeny
Oh, those wicked thespians up north. Ankeny Community Theatre embarks on a classic lethal, suspense-laden romp with “Dial M for Murder.” It’s no secret that influences from “across the pond” [...]
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