‘Superman’ re-establishes a symbol of hope
James Gunn’s “Superman” is a fantastical reimagining of the iconic hero, delivering a film that is at once emotional, comical, campy and visually dazzling. While not without its flaws — [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Des Moines’ international renaissance
The local food scene is rifting. Two different sports bars, Blue Shark and Perfect Ten, both failed in just a few months at the same address on Ingersoll. Two Mexican [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
Stella’s Blue Sky Diner
When I was a kid, my mother took me to one of those throwback diners where the schtick was to be rude to the customers and make a scene. She [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
Grandpa Joe goes to a dance recital
With an anxious stomach, I stand behind the long black curtains and watch off stage as the teenage girls tap dance before the large audience in Boone. It’s the Betty [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
The legacy of Cloris continues
From the Des Moines Community Playhouse, continually producing work since 1919, to the About Time Theatre Company, just launched this year, participating theatre companies in the Bravo Greater Des Moines [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
Bradley makes an impact
Iowa Juneteenth hosted Neighbor’s Day, a celebration of Juneteenth, in Western Gateway Park in June. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation was [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘Lessons in Magic and Disaster’ This may be marketed as a fantasy book, but just like real people, there is far more to this sparkling gem than meets the eye. [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
A tale of two companies
Des Moines supported the arts in record numbers this July, and not just for free stuff like Fourth of July Pops and various street festivals. We came about a new [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Stauch cites benefits of Des Moines Kennel Club
For 100 years, the Des Moines Kennel Club has hosted dog shows in the Des Mones metro. This year’s event features a celebrity dog, Bing, along with approximately 1,000 other [...]
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August 06, 2025 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Taking the old and making it new again
What do most people do with old wood? Toss it into the wood chipper? Take it to the dump? Burn it? Or leave it in a pile for someone else [...]
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