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An older, wiser De Niro makes ‘Intern’ one of the year's best movies

The world is crazy, disconnected and in need of a wise voice of experience to gently guide it. And Robert De Niro – who we mostly remember playing the part of one of those most desperate...

Acoustic Performers to entertain November 7th

Two Acoustic Performers will entertain at Farmers Mercantile Hall Saturday, November 7th, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm.    Todd Frank- a local musician who plays folk & original music ab...

In Depth: \'The Intern\'

“The Intern,” while having its share of silly moments, is the most genuinely enjoyable and likable movie that (Nancy)Meyers—a longtime writer and producer before taking up directi...

Belle Plaine author pens inspiring sequel to historical family novel

Author Karen Hoelscher Johnson announces the nationwide release of her new novel, “Rose’s Promise.” Her latest book is the sequel to her first Christian novel, “Lancaster&rsqu...

In Depth: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

More dystopian young adult fare with “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials,” playing Friday, October 2 through Thursday, October 8 at 7 pm every night, and 2 pm on Monday, October 5. In ...

In Depth: 'War Room' postponed; 'Pixels' opens Friday

We are sorry to disappoint patrons this week.  Greedy Sony Pictures chose to postpone “War Room.” Instead, the Adam Sandler comedy “Pixels” in 3D will play Friday,...

ACT 1's 'Oliver' brings back memories; two more shows remain

'Glorious Food:' The children sing about the woes of eating gruel as 'Oliver' opens. "Oliver" is a special musical, director Steve Arnold told the audience at the beginning of Friday's show.  ACT 1's 1997 production of the musical based on the Dickens no...

Hungrytown: International folk duo plans free concert at Vinton Library

The duo Hungrytown will perform a free concert in Vinton, Oct. 26. The folk duo Hungrytown, which for years has performed across the U.S. as well as throughout Europe, will perform a free concert for area music lovers at the Vinton library at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct...

In Depth: Ricki and the Flash

Screen legend Meryl Streep teams with her own daughter Mamie Gummer, 80s heart throb Rick Springfield, Broadway headliner Audra McDonald, and Kevin Kline for a limited run at the Palace this week i...

In Depth: Trainwreck

Amy Schumer, from Comedy Central, enjoys a limited run at the Palace this week in “Trainwreck.” Playing Sunday through Thursday only, September 13 through 17 at 7 pm, and Monday, S...
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