Second chances
When Todd Cappel finished serving nine months in prison, he hesitated to apply for work. Thankfully, unlike many others emerging from incarceration, he had plenty of community support. “Part of [...]
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Posted April 05, 2023in Feature 2
Posted March 01, 2023in Feature 2
A new normal — COVID after 3 years
A look back on the pandemic — and a glimpse of the future Masks hanging from rearview mirrors. “Unprecedented times.” Clear plastic partitions. “Stop the spread.” Social distancing stickers scattered [...]
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Posted February 01, 2023in Feature 2
Bridges of Des Moines
A history lesson and photographic feature on iconic local bridges Cross a few of our city’s many pedestrian bridges and tour the unique backgrounds of these hidden (and some not-so-hidden) [...]
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Posted January 04, 2023in Feature 2
‘Girls rule, boys drool’
In November, the New York Philharmonic became primarily female. Women outnumber men for the first time in its 180-year history. The New York Times termed it a “sea change,” noting that, [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Feature 2
’Twas the night before… — A Christmas classic for the holidays
Publisher’s note: Forty years ago, when Michael Gartner was editor of The Des Moines Register, he walked over to the desk of writer Bob Hullihan and said, “How about writing [...]
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Posted November 02, 2022in Feature 2
Hungry like the Wolves
After just missing the NBA G-League playoffs last season with a 15-17 record, the Iowa Wolves are gearing up to start their season this November with better results and a [...]
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Posted October 05, 2022in Feature 2
Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide
The school year is well underway, schedules have stabilized, and the frenzy of summer events and festivals is finally winding down. The calm may be a welcome relief to some, [...]
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Posted August 31, 2022in Feature 2
Educator exodus
As a new school year begins, education personnel remain in short supply, and schools across the nation are taking drastic measures. In Florida, veterans can teach up to five years [...]
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Posted August 03, 2022in Feature 2
CITYVIEW’s Ultimate Taco Challenge
After Morgan Spurlock began his decent to infamy by making a documentary movie about eating an all-McDonald’s diet, a survey asked Americans what they would choose to eat if they [...]
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Posted July 06, 2022in Feature 2
2022 CHOICE AWARDS — Cityview’s Hall of Iowa Culinary Excellence
The idea for the CHOICE awards originated eight years ago and was inspired by Japan’s Living National Treasures. That program honors “preservers of important intangible cultural properties.” In the years [...]
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