July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
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 ape species. The apes are part of the Ape Initiative, a nonprofit located in Des Moines dedicated to the
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Video games have grown in popularity since “Tennis for Two” debuted in 1958. They have also grown in capabilities and number of options. Few understand the number of options better than Des Moines’ Frank Schwartztrauber. The 62-year-old commercial maintenance technician played video games when he was younger but eventually sold
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July 31, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Cars in the City
One of Chevrolet’s longest-running production vehicles continues its popularity for nearly a century. The 2024 Chevy Suburban RST is a monster SUV and is even longer than the Silverado pickup truck. It’s got a big price tag to boot. The RST is a middle-range Suburban, and this version with its
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July 30, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
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), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz The Culture Buzz Archive Library –
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July 29, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
Some memories stick with you — like that August day around 1960 when my parents loaded my two brothers and me into our Dodge Coronet and headed to the Iowa State Fair for the first time. Our excitement rivaled that of Abel Frakes’ family in the famous “State Fair” movies.
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July 25, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Morain
American government officials and political players regularly declare something to be “unacceptable.” Russia’s attack on Ukraine is unacceptable. Hamas’ attack on Israel is unacceptable. Israel’s killing of 38,000 Gaza residents is unacceptable. China’s threats against Taiwan are unacceptable. Mass killings in the United States are unacceptable. Attacks on American political
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July 23, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
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), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz The Culture Buzz Archive Library –
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July 22, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Stray Thoughts
For the past couple of years, Republicans often accused Joe Biden of dodging the media — refusing to sit for extended interviews, declining to be questioned in regular White House press conferences, depriving the public of the opportunity to see how he thinks on his feet and articulates his views.
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July 18, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Morain
You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, Know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away, And know when to run. ——Kenny Rogers, “The Gambler” “The Gambler” should be the current theme song of the Joe Biden campaign. “Know when to walk away, and know when to run”:
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