November 25, 2015 by justin
in Locker Room
Traditions are important. In a world that proves itself more unpredictable each day, traditions can offer a sense of structure. They help bring families together and enable people to reconnect with friends. Best of all, they are avenues for creating new memories with the people in our lives. As you
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November 18, 2015 by justin
in Cover Story
Cityview readers nominated them, now you get to decide who Des Moines’ Sexiest man and woman are on Friday, Dec. 4. In the six years of Des Moines’ Sexiest People voting, our readers have introduced us to some inspiring, motivated and community-centered people residing in the Des Moines area. We’ve
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November 18, 2015 by justin
in On The Tube
“The Art of More” Thursday, Nov. 19 (Crackle) Series Debut: Small-time crook Graham Connor (Christian Cooke) slips into the high-end art world of the super-rich — but if the dark side of the auction house doesn’t sting him first, his shady secret past will. The slick and sexy “Art of More” is
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November 18, 2015 by justin
in Locker Room
Now that we’ve made our way through most of November, it’s beginning to look a lot like… oh what’s that holiday? (You’ll think of it I’m sure.) Kids are out, overdressed in winter apparel so much so that they’re sweating. Adults are walking the streets as if every inch is
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November 18, 2015 by justin
in Belly Up To...
Six months ago, Chelsie Lyons opened her second bar, Carbon. Carbon has become a new and challenging adventure for Lyons, but one that she loves. “It’s the only thing I’ve ever known,” said Lyons. “I started working in the restaurant industry when I was 20. I did a lot of
Read More →Ex-NBA player Glen Rice Jr. was arrested late in October after a gunfight in Atlanta. After Rice, 24, was shot in the leg, cops found him trying to leave the scene and in possession of marijuana and $6,000 in cash. He was charged with reckless conduct and marijuana possession. Similarly,
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November 18, 2015 by justin
in Center Stage
While interviewing visiting New York actors, I’ve been told many times that they began in community children’s theater. The latest was Cedar Rapids native Elizabeth Stanley, now starring in “Bridges of Madison County.” She claimed she “owed a lot” to little companies in eastern Iowa. Around Des Moines, young Stanley
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November 18, 2015 by justin
in Art News
Bill Ludwig is a well-known architect but a little-known artist. He says his heart was always in art, but after nearly earning a fine arts degree at Iowa State in the 1960s, he switched to architecture to make a living. “I took every arts course I could, everything from ceramics
Read More →Paid on Nov. 4 Amount: $123.90 To: Surefire LLC (CA) For: Batteries for rifle scopes Amount: $85 To: Koch Brothers Inc. For: Repair services Amount: $92.12 To: Security Imaging Corporation (Washington) For: Various products Amount: $145 To: American Marking For: City of Des Moines Municipal employee parking sign Amount: $1,723.31
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