Cityview Magazine

11/07/2025

Deliver CITYVIEW and other magazines to central Iowa businesses up to two days per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) during regular business hours, depending on the week. We currently have routes open in Ankeny and Polk City but can move other routes to accommodate. Requires dependable vehicle, driver’s license and proof of insurance. Contact Jim at 515-953-4822, ext. 304 or [email protected] for details on available routes and pay potential.

11/07/2025

What smells good?

11/07/2025

Nov. 7 Daily Umbrella: Judge dismisses lawsuit against DM Register, J. Ann Selzer; chicken with bones; what did the turkey say to the turkey hunter on Thanksgiving Day?
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11/07/2025

IOWA ARTIST: Ty Smedes, nature photographer — Bright sun reflecting on an egret. A herd of camels trekking across the sand dunes. An elusive bird of paradise flitting in the wild. These are a few of the photos that Ty Smedes has captured in his career as a nature photographer. ...

Bright sun reflecting on an egret. A herd of camels trekking across the sand dunes. An elusive bird of paradise flitting in the wild. These are a few of the photos that Ty Smedes has captured in his career as a nature photographer. Smedes’ favorite photo took a mere three seconds to set up an

11/07/2025

FOOD DUDE: Waterfront Seafood Restaurant — a classic — Waterfront Seafood Restaurant is a trump card Des Moines can play against similarly sized cities in a game of “Whose food scene is better?” Its 247-seat mother store in West Des Moines has been busy for so long that metro diners take it for granted. Big mistake. ...

Waterfront Seafood Restaurant is a trump card Des Moines can play against similarly sized cities in a game of “Whose food scene is better?” Its 247-seat mother store in West Des Moines has been busy for so long that metro diners take it for granted. Big mistake. Independent seafood market-restau...

11/06/2025

How many more times will you mow your yard this year?

11/06/2025

After three rounds of reader voting, the results are in. Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew has officially been named the Ultimate BBQ Challenge champion! Visit their spot in Luther and see for yourself why it's become a local favorite. Congratulations!

11/06/2025

Nov. 6 Daily Umbrella: Grassley announces bailout plans for farmers; metallic pig; what was the turkey thankful for on Thanksgiving?
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11/06/2025

STRAY THOUGHTS: Absent facts and explanations, the rumor mills grind on — As Iowans headed to the polls this week to elect local school board members, they faced an issue beyond the usual ones of taxes, student achievement, teacher pay, curriculum and enrollment. This year, school board and administrators’ performance and trustworthiness were front and center in some school districts. And on that, for voters, it is what they do not know that might hurt them. ...

As Iowans headed to the polls this week to elect local school board members, they faced an issue beyond the usual ones of taxes, student achievement, teacher pay, curriculum and enrollment. This year, school board and administrators’ performance and trustworthiness were front and center

11/06/2025

SOUND CIRCUIT: Other Brothers cooks up the blues — Seven years ago, the Other Brothers received a second-place finish in the Central Iowa Blues Society’s Iowa Blues Challenge. As “life happened” throughout the years, the band competed again in October 2025. This time, they won the best band award. They will represent Iowa in the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Also representing Iowa for a solo/duo act is the Weary Ramblers. ...

Seven years ago, the Other Brothers received a second-place finish in the Central Iowa Blues Society’s Iowa Blues Challenge. As “life happened” throughout the years, the band competed again in October 2025. This time, they won the best band award. They will represent Iowa in the 2026 Internati...

11/05/2025

How do you feel about DART offering free rides to the polls on Election Day?

11/05/2025

Name the best concert you ever saw at the Iowa State Fair.