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Bartender’s Handshake

November 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

Businesses specializing in bringing people together faced a monumental challenge in March, when a global pandemic hit. Handshakes and close conversation gave way to closed [...]

Climb Iowa

February 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

Chalk, with a hint of sweat. Not a familiar smell to me. The last time I had been rock climbing I was about 9 years old, so safe to say I am no rock climbing expert. Having [...]

Phil Weber Paints His Story

September 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ask some students who most impacted their life during college, and they might respond with a professor. Some might say a best friend, a coach or a teammate. No one thinks of [...]

Caffeine Craziness

December 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

What is caffeine and is it addictive? Caffeine is a stimulating substance that is used to increase wakefulness and alertness. According to the journal Brain Research, it [...]

A Meandering Masterpiece

December 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

Jen Bervin is an Iowa artist who grew up in Dubuque on the Mississippi River. Currently, Bervin’s piece entitled “River” is being displayed at the Des Moines Art [...]

Sleeping Beauty

December 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sleep is something we all need in our daily lives to function. But is there such a thing as too much sleep? For Mariah Koch, the answer is yes. Koch, a student at Grand View, [...]

Jerry’s Journey

December 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Most people at Grand View know Jerry Lowe. At 225-plus pounds and with more than 1,100 rushing yards for the Vikings this season, Lowe is difficult to overlook. However, [...]

Bah Humbug

December 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Viewfinder reporters asked Grand View students about how the holidays make them feel.  Here’s what they had to say: However, if you noticed that you sometimes feel more [...]

Downtown Des Moines Architecture

November 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Many of us see downtown as a fun place to gather with friends. Many appreciate the architecture, but few actually know the story behind Des Moines landmarks.  For the [...]
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