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Cover Story: Is Des Moines failing its kids?

If you ask the Des Moines school officials, they'll tell you that roughly 80 percent of their students are graduating. But enrollment figures suggest that the real numbers may be much more disturbing.

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City Sounds	What The?	Movies
Jay Taylor, founder of Chilihead Records in West Des Moines, is a big fan of spicy foods - hence the name of his record label. But guitar-driven rock is a staple of his musical diet. more >>>	Think you're funny? Send us your best caption and you could win a super swell T-shirt. Give us your name and email address and we'll let you know if you win more >>>	Reviews and highlights on the latest silver screen releases with links to schedules and playing times in theaters near you. more >>>
The Food Dude	Civic Skinny	Rant & Rave
What's in a name? A meatball by any other might taste just as sweet, but someone would get confused about it. So, for the record, Crave Italian American more >>>	According to some not-so-quiet rumblings, the Save Our Schools committee in Des Moines is planning to muzzle its most vocal member, Nan Stillians, with an official vote more >>>	You think you know something we don't know? Think we suck? Think other people suck? Then sound off here more >>>
Calendar	Winners & Losers	Rap Sheet
These are Central Iowa's most complete entertainment listings and reviews. Concerts. Theater. Night Life. Live Music. Exhibitions. Displays. Performing Arts. Workshops. You can view and submit here. more >>>	No punches pulled. Here's our brutally honest attempt to take on the people who are doing things right and those who are not. more >>>	See who got busted and more. 911 calls. Alleged drunk drivers. Police reports. Court cases. Past due fines. And the infamous "Sucks To Be You." more >>>