Cityview Magazine

09/25/2025

Extra crispy or original recipe?

09/25/2025

Sept. 25 Daily Umbrella: Summer fruit; moldy building; whistle a little tune.
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09/25/2025

BELLY UP TO... Charlie’s Filling Station — “Saturday Night Live.” “Jaws.” “All In the Family.” “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” It was 1975 when these shows and movies were popular. Meanwhile, one other 50-year landmark is still going strong. Charlie’s Filling Station, located at 305 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, was created from an old gas station. Charlie Sovich sold the bar two years ago. Andrew Tomes bought the landmark spot. He explains why. ...

“Saturday Night Live.” “Jaws.” “All In the Family.” “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” It was 1975 when these shows and movies were popular. Meanwhile, one other 50-year landmark is still going strong. Charlie’s Filling Station, located at 305 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, was cre...

09/24/2025

What was the last thing you bought in a vending machine?

09/24/2025

Sept. 24 Daily Umbrella: Student found with handgun; emotional Jimmy Kimmel returns; where was King David’s temple located?
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09/24/2025

FEATURE STORY: Traveling Highway 44 — I pull off Highway 44 on a chance, turn off the car on a whim, step into a farmyard of swarming chickens with trepidation, and listen to an old man weave his stories. “Meryl Streep rode that bicycle right there." The weathered, sober-looking man, straight out of a Grant Wood painting, points into the distant dark corner. ...

I pull off Highway 44 on a chance, turn off the car on a whim, step into a farmyard of swarming chickens with trepidation, and listen to an old man weave his stories. “Meryl Streep rode that bicycle right there.” The weathered, sober-looking man, straight out of a Grant Wood painting, points i

09/23/2025

Should kids trick-or-treat on Halloween or on a separate Beggars’ Night?

09/23/2025

Sept. 23 Daily Umbrella: mother, grandfather sentenced to 50 years for killing infant; our initial "super bargain"; how did the barber win the race?
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09/23/2025

FEATURE STORY: Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide — The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and the weather is cooling off. What does not change is the array of things to do around central Iowa. From September to December, the metro area has countless activities for those of all ages. ...

The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and the weather is cooling off. What does not change is the array of things to do around central Iowa. From September to December, the metro area has countless activities for those of all ages. Art galleries continue to display the best works

09/22/2025

Where in Iowa do the fall colors show best?

09/22/2025

Sept. 22 Daily Umbrella: Boy hit and killed by motorcycle; Iowa State falls 2 spots; why do cows wear bells?
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09/22/2025

SOUND CIRCUIT: Des Moines-based PLC is recording third album — Music from thousands of years ago has evolved from culture to culture throughout the world. The same rhythm performed then is still relevant today and is played by the Parranderos Latin Combo (PLC). PLC is a Latin band with music inspired by salsa, cumbia, afrobeat, plena, son montuno and more from both South and North America. PLC plays original music with a high-energy dance vibe and consists of a 6- or 7-piece band. ... https://www.dmcityview.com/sound-circuit/2025/09/03/des-moines-based-plc-is-recording-third-album/