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Cover Story: Swept away


PREDATORY LENDERS FEAST ON FINANCIAL DESPERATION

BY JENNIFER CRONIN

Rural residents worry a water buy-out could lead to a flood of new development

By Carolyn Szczepanski

On the wall in LaVon Griffieon's kitchen hangs a portrait of her past: a black-and-white photo of her family's century farm, a trio of humble structures surrounded by a horizon of open land and cloudless sky. >> more

Jon Gaskell: Marketing 101


DMPS needs to tell its own story

At a meeting early last month, when candidates for the Des Moines School Board were asked to stand up and say the one thing that they thought the school system was doing well, three of them passed. They thought, or at least wanted to convey to those in attendance that they thought the school system was simply doing nothing right. In a contentious battle for who was to lead our schools, they felt it was a smart play. >> more

Civic Skinny: The Boswell situation


On the mend or not, plans are being made

The illness of Rep. Leonard Boswell is still a huge mystery, despite press releases stating contrarily, we're told - a 13-hour operation and three weeks in the hospital is no small matter. And according to a top-level state Democrat, here are the possible ramifications: 1. A big break for opponent Jeff Lamberti. The Ankeny senator can keep raising money and campaigning while Boswell is ailing, and even after Boswell recovers (assuming he does) he likely won't be up to his full game. UNLESS... 2. Boswell is so sick he can't run or decides this is a warning signal and he should take it easy and retire, then Chet Culver steps in, aided by big money he has already raised and can raise and runs a strong race in a ... >> more

 
Food Dude : Road Trips


By Jim Duncan
CVFDude@aol.com

Because Iowa is never so lovely as in October, each autumn we field requests for restaurant tips involving road trips. Here are some foodie delights near other enticements for fall travel this year. >> more

Scene Scribe : DiMeola brings 'Elegant Gypsy Tour' to Val Air

By Michael Swanger
michael@dmcityview.com

In the world of jazz, Al DiMeola needs no introduction, though chances are that most of you have heard him collaborate with pop artists like Santana, Jimmy Page, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Frank Zappa, but didn't know it. >>more

City Sounds : Stealing moments

By Michael Swanger
michael@dmcityview.com

Alison Brown juggles work, parenthood and all that jazz-grass

The next time you feel like your world is spiraling out of control as you struggle to balance your day-to-day life, pop a copy of Grammy-winning jazz-grass banjo player Alison Brown's new album "Stolen Moments" into your CD player. It's not only is a tranquil mix of spacious acoustic tunes that calm the soul, but it is also a subtle, comforting reminder that you're not alone in juggling a chaotic lifestyle. >>more

 

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You think you know something we don't know? Think we suck? Think other people suck? Think you can lead us to the promise land, or do you just want to spout off some serious lip? Then grab that thing in your hand (No, the thing in your other hand) and double-click right here. After we check to make sure you aren't wanted by the authorities and that you have your facts as close to straight as possible, we'll post it right here. Then other people sitting in their cubicles -- just like you -- can bask in your wisdom.

Oh, and if you're really funny, or enlightened or wonderfully horrible, we'll print what you've laid down in next week's issue of Cityview. So go ahead, what are you waiting for? >>more

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