From Pabst Blue Ribbon to iPhones
to vinyl records — the ugly truth behind hipster
trends revealed
For anybody who is blissfully unaware of what
a hipster is, the recipe is simple. First, envision
someone mixing a hippie with a liberal arts
major. Next, add in a pile of self loathing
and snobbery. Finally, throw in a large amount
of condescending projectile hatred, add hummus
and serve up fresh.
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Liz Buck, who once ran Iowa Workforce Development
and who is now a senior vice president of United
Way Read
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Locker
Room Bike
Ride to Rippey (BRR)
Even
though a majority of cyclists heads
indoors to fight off the winter blues,
one event will bring riders of all skill
levels out for a frosty, fun ride known
as the Bike Ride to Rippey — or BRR.
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The
Sound Turner to deliver progressive blues-rock sound
to Winter Blues Fest crowd
Turner’s
progressive musical mix is a product
of his diverse background. Born in Cuba
and raised in Evanston, Ill., the 59-year-old
musician Read
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Food
Dude
Unconventional tradition at Café di Scala
Café di Scala makes Des Moines’ best case for
keeping things simple. They still only serve
dinner — and only three nights a week. They
added a brunch service — but just once a month. Read
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Political
Mercury
Drake prof is ‘Iowa Nice’ and Mount Carmel
wise
A Drake University professor stars in a nationally
recognized YouTube video that has garnered major
media attention for its creative, laugh-out-loud
defense of the Hawkeye State. Read
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Duffy
