Geodes reveal nature’s hidden beauty
People step on and over rocks most every single day without a second thought. They’re used in water features, gardens, concrete and more. Are most rocks just that, a rock? [...]
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Posted April 03, 2024in Collections & Hobbies
Posted March 06, 2024in Collections & Hobbies
Your next hobby might be one night sky away
When the sun sets, a quick trip outside of the city limits to avoid the light pollution can provide a glimpse into what’s above us at all times. While a [...]
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Posted January 31, 2024in Collections & Hobbies
Local Digimon prodigy shares his journey
When someone thinks about playing a card game, the typical thoughts come to mind. For the older generations, it could be UNO, spades, rummy, solitaire, and maybe even blackjack for [...]
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Posted January 03, 2024in Collections & Hobbies
Schacherer works to master the silver ball
Arcades and arcade games have become more of a memory, met with feelings of nostalgia, than an activity nowadays. With video games becoming more accessible than ever, the need to [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Collections & Hobbies
From music theory to board game design
Born in Cedar Rapids, Tim Ferry grew up looking for, and finding, creative outlets. Beginning with piano lessons at 8 years old and drafting his own music in his spare [...]
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Posted November 01, 2023in Collections & Hobbies
Iowa’s disc golf scene, as told by Kyle Schultz
The disc golf community has seen steady growth across the country and especially in Des Moines. According to the PDGA’s (Pro Disc Golf Association) 2022 demographic report, 300 courses are [...]
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Posted October 04, 2023in Collections & Hobbies
A collection as big as its inspirer’s voice
When starting a collection, most don’t expect or even dream of meeting the person who inspired it. Comic book collectors aren’t going to meet Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr. doesn’t [...]
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Posted September 06, 2023in Collections & Hobbies
From the backyard to TV screens
When it comes to parkour and free running, several things come to mind. The famous “The Office” cold open, countless YouTube videos racking up millions of views, or perhaps the [...]
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Posted August 02, 2023in Collections & Hobbies
Hot rod family
Hot rodding and racing have been part of the Hay family for nearly 100 years. Chris Hay, director of the Des Moines Valley Region of Sports Car Club of America, [...]
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Posted July 05, 2023in Collections & Hobbies
A deep dive into the city’s biggest board game collection
Before we could entertain ourselves and our families with the likes of party style-video games such as Mario Party or Jackbox, we needed other ways to pass the time when [...]
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