May 15, 2013 by Lindsey
in Homepage Cover Story, Locker Room
Here in Des Moines, we have our share of 10K challenges. It seems like every weekend someone is raising money for a worthy cause at the minimal cost of running with some friends. Sure some folks compete with one another, but the goal isn’t to come out on top; it’s
Read More →Next week’s photo: Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com This week’s winner: “The best part of waking up, is Bertolli in your cup!” –Ben Reed Runners-up: “And then Dan browned the garlic bread with the iron.” –Howard Rye “In an effort
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May 15, 2013 by Lindsey
in Cover Story, Homepage Cover Story, Rap Sheet, Sound Notes
It was a phenomenon that defines irony: A town was put on the map for being all but wiped clean of it. It was five years ago, almost to the day, that Iowa made national headlines when the town of Parkersburg was ravaged by an EF5 tornado. It was an
Read More →Amount: $6,421.53 To: Academy Roofing and Sheeting For: Payment for services for miscelleneous roof repairs to the schools and buildings. Amount: $34.99 To: ACE Educational Supplies For: Purchase of Consequences board game, including $10 for shipping. Amount: $941.81 To: ACP Direct For: Purchase of slim personal CD players
Read More →The good Metro Waste Authority is now accepting applications for grants to support environmental projects, such as cleanups, rain gardens and recycling initiatives. Recipients can receive up to $2,500 for projects. Applications must be received by June 7, with winners notified by June 28. Metro Waste Authority has provided more
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May 15, 2013 by Lindsey
in Featured Story, Political Mercury
Two Republicans who could top the 2016 ticket in Iowa offered similar messages on strategy during a party event Friday night in Cedar Rapids. Former State Rep. Rod Roberts of Carroll, a potential candidate for the U.S. Senate, and a Republican already in that chamber, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, stressed
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May 15, 2013 by Lindsey
in Civic Skinny, Featured Story
No one seems to have noticed, but Jim Leach has resigned as head of the National Endowment for the Humanities, a job he has held since August of 2009. Leach, a Republican, served 30 years in Congress from eastern Iowa before he was upset by Dave Loebsack in 2006. Two
Read More →Hubris is an interesting quality. In my day, they would have called you “stuck-up.” A little too sure of yourself. Self-confidence on steroids, perhaps. Whatever you call it, “arrogance” is a label that doesn’t sit well with our Midwestern ethic. To say that your cubicle neighbor might be a bit
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May 15, 2013 by Lindsey
in Belly Up, Homepage Cover Story
Those familiar with West Cabaret may have noticed some major changes in the place lately. The already-popular bar is sure to turn some heads this summer. While West Cab has been a wildly popular fixture in the West Glen bar scene, new owners decided it was time for some changes.
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May 15, 2013 by Lindsey
in Featured Story, Food Dude
Two new Balkan cafés sprouted last winter on a stretch of Merle Hay Road that already hosted Estrada and Tropik. Both new cafés specialize in burek, an historic category of baked foods. The world’s most popular travel publisher, praised the dish last year in its guide to “The World’s Best
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