Posted March 01, 2023in Feature 1
The horse is smarter than your average bucking bronc. All the others just bucked forward and bucked back as they went around in a circle in the Wells Fargo Arena. Not this horse. He bucks forward, bucks back, and then does a twisting buck forward. Really? A twist? Is the
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Posted February 01, 2023in Feature 1
You’ve seen those black-and-white certificates at businesses around town. They declare the best, the premier, the supreme — according to readers like you. And now, it’s here: the moment you’ve been waiting for. After a record-setting 16,332 votes in 277 categories, the people have once more declared the best of local
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Posted January 04, 2023in Feature 1
The sun may set earlier, but the fun is just getting started. If the snow and sleet make you want to curl up in a quilt until springtime, don’t worry: CITYVIEW’s annual quest to quell hibernation is underway. Flip through the following pages and find hundreds of reasons to venture
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Posted November 30, 2022in Feature 1
Local organizations provide programs and support for adults with disabilities. Emily Brown loves to sing — and she does it well. The 25-year-old was born with a rare disorder called septo-optic dysplasia, but she hasn’t let that slow her down. “Even though I do have a disability, I focus more
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Posted November 02, 2022in Feature 1
Protecting packages from theft in the age of online shopping When Nathan Peterson ordered a $100 Apple HomePod speaker and was notified it had been delivered to his apartment, he returned home to find the package missing. Best Buy sent him a replacement. It was stolen again. In total, Peterson
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Posted October 05, 2022in Feature 1
With fall upon us, the start of hockey is right around the corner with two teams raring to go. The Iowa Wild and the Des Moines Buccaneers are kicking off their seasons soon, and the fall slate for the Des Moines teams will be full of action. Wild coaches, players
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Posted August 31, 2022in Feature 1
As temperatures cool down, it’s the perfect time to venture outside and explore the hundreds of outdoor art pieces located around Des Moines. From traditional murals and sculptures to more experimental installations that dance with light and sound, the benefits of public art are plentiful. “It’s a very unique expression
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Posted August 03, 2022in Feature 1
Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Skillet, Brooks & Dunn, Nelly, Demi Lovato, Alanis Morissette, ZZ Top, John Crist, Kane Brown, Disturbed and more bring their music to Iowa State Fair attendees — and that’s just the Grandstand acts. Look inside for details on the full music scene. John Cooper never thought
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Posted July 06, 2022in Feature 1
This year, Ballet Des Moines celebrates 20 years since its founding and 10 years since its professional debut. Des Moines may boast the only professional ballet company in Iowa, but reaching this point was far from a waltz in the park. Beneath the dizzying whirls of tutus and gravity-defying grande
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Posted June 01, 2022in Feature 1
One summer, my dad took our family across the state on a road-trip frenzy. Every weekend brought us to a new destination. We visited the Field of Dreams, where the 1989 baseball flick of the same name was filmed. We took photos behind Buddy Holly’s giant rimmed glasses, marking the
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