Posted April 23, 2014in Film Review
“Transcendence” 3 stars Rated PG-13 119 minutes Drama Starring: Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman In spite of its many and assorted plot-holes, “Transcendence” is a captivating sci-fi movie thanks to strong performances from a stable of reliable actors and a romantic hook at the heart of its high-concept trappings.
Read More →DOWN ON THE DEER FARM The billion-dollar deer-farming industry in America produces generations of bucks growing progressively larger racks of antlers mainly for eventual bragging rights by the so-called “hunters” who will pay large fees to kill them in fenced-in fields just so they can hang the grotesque antlers in
Read More →Amount: $384.28 To: Menards – Des Moines For: The purchase of two scoop shovels, an electric water heater and 12 fire hose nozzles with grips. Amount: $89.98 To: Midwest Tape For: Purchase of two copies of the eighth season of “Psych” on DVD in widescreen for the Des Moines
Read More →Floral Touch owner Nancy Nelson has been in business more than 20 years in Valley Junction. But she’s moved Floral Touch, a one-stop shop for silk flower arrangements, to Clive at 8421 University Blvd., Suite L. Nelson cut the ribbon at her new location during an April 17 open house.
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Posted April 23, 2014in Cover Story
“When there’s a fire burning behind you, you don’t get to choose where to go. You just run.” That’s how Wilondja “Willy” Msiando explained how a family gets separated while fleeing from the carnage of war and genocide. He, his wife and their children were forced out of their home
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Posted April 23, 2014in Joe's Neighborhood
HELP WANTED: Person needed to create something wonderful out of an empty spot in Downtown Des Moines. 400,000 square feet available. Some debris removal required. Portions of Tea Room included. Helpful if partially crazy. The monumental fire and the destruction of the Younkers Building was quite a tragedy — sad
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Posted April 23, 2014in Civic Skinny
The planned convention hotel near the Hy-Vee center downtown is a step closer to reality. Last week, Polk County completed the purchase of land where the hotel would go. The purchase of the old Allied Building and adjacent grounds was for $3,338,896. The seller was Des Moines Redevelopment Corp., a
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Posted April 23, 2014in Locker Room
One of Des Moines’ longest-running annual traditions is back this weekend at the tender age of 105 years old. Yet that’s not slowing things down. It’s relay time in Dawgtown, and people from around the world are toeing the line just waiting for the starting gun to fire. “As of
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Posted April 23, 2014in Belly Up To...
This bar-and-grill is a location to investigate, perfectly poised just out of the way enough to offer a scenic view of the downtown skyline and river ways. Past the fishermen trying their luck over the bridge sits Mullets. One of the first things a guest will likely notice about this
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Posted April 23, 2014in Political Mercury
Let’s get this straight. Former Iowa State University basketball coach Larry Eustachy admitted to being an alcoholic — not after a drunk-driving accident or hurting anyone, but following the release of some embarrassing photos involving Natural Light and fully-clothed socializing with coeds — and he doesn’t get a second chance
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