Posted May 28, 2014in The Sound
It’s hard to describe any particular portion of Guided By Voices’ quixotic, meandering career as a creative low-point, but fans were nevertheless thrilled when frontman Robert Pollard announced in 2010 that he was getting the “classic lineup” back together. The lineup, consisting of Pollard, guitarists Mitch Mitchell and Tobin Sprout,
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Posted May 28, 2014in Film Review
“The Dance of Reality” 5 stars Not Rated 130 minutes Drama Starring: Brontis Jodorowsky, Pamela Flores, Jeremias Herskovits After a 23-year hiatus from making feature films — his last was “The Rainbow Thief,” a work-for-hire film from 1990 starring Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif that he disowned after it was
Read More →Metro’s most wanted NAME: Andrew Allen Bolden SEX: Male RACE: Black AGE: 31 HEIGHT: 6’ 0’’ WEIGHT: 190 HAIR: Black EYES: Brown DOB: April 22, 1983 CHARGES: Robbery; Theft Theft This information was obtained from the Polk County Crime Stoppers website. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in
Read More →Thanks to Joe Weeg for his column on the American Cemetery in the Netherlands and the care given by the Dutch people to the soldiers buried there. I think it is important for us to understand the appreciation the Dutch still have for the American soldier’s role in WWII. I
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Posted May 23, 2014in Iowa Watchdog
DES MOINES, Iowa — Woodbury County’s new contract with the union representing its deputy sheriffs will cost taxpayers more than twice what the county board of supervisors had previously estimated. At this week’s board of supervisors meeting, Woodbury County Auditor Pat Gill informed the board and the public that instead
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Posted May 21, 2014in Cover Story
Conor Oberst “Upside Down Mountain” Nonesuch Though just 34, Conor Oberst has been playing this game for 20 years now. All those miles reflect in the construction of “Upside Down Mountain,” Oberst’s sixth solo effort. Oberst’s solo work has always eschewed most of the over-wrought melodramatics that punctuated his Bright
Read More →Half an hour into a late rehearsal for “Boeing Boeing,” after the cast had run through a couple of scenes, Des Moines Playhouse Director Kathy Pingel announced it was time to tackle the entire play from the start. “Ready to rock ‘n’ roll?” she shouted. Michael Davenport, in the lead
Read More →The live theater season might slow down in the summer, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get the opportunity to see some great shows coming to the Des Moines area. From comedies to dramas, there’s a play or musical performance to match almost any taste. Experience the talent of both
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Posted May 21, 2014in Joe's Neighborhood
The old Dutch couple moved slowly along the narrow reflecting pool. Flowers and a vase were cradled in the woman’s arms. They stopped. The man took the vase from the woman and carefully, with obvious complaint by his joints, went to one knee next to the pool. He dragged the
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