An alt-weekly writing about college basketball? In May?? Must be the Bluder effect. In this issue, LV explores how a lifetime immersed in Iowa women’s basketball paid off for Lisa Bluder, Caitlin Clark, Hannah Stuelke and Hawkeye fans everywhere — and what happens when a national phenomenon hits close to home. Also inside: Meet the two Democrats trying desperately to unseat Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Randy Feenstra, and hear from former Monkee Micky Dolenz, who hopes to make shiny happy people of his audience at the iconic Surf Ballroom later this month. Catch the game at George’s Buffet, savor a To Thursday cocktail at the new Bartender’s Handshake in Des Moines, receive a blessing from Christian drag musician Flamy Grant and prepare for the arrival of more loud, droning intruders than a thousand Sturgis Rallies combined (the Great Cicada Emergence). Plus: LV’s new film columnist makes an argument for the most beautiful movie shot in Iowa.
Cover art by Dana Telsrow
