Posted November 11, 2015in Cover Story
If you had to name the one thing that sets Des Moines apart from any other city, what would that be? Des Moines is absolutely a great place to live, but what makes it a destination worth driving to, spending a few hundred dollars on a weekend in a hotel
Read More →Donald Trump is upset to discover he’s now No. 2 on the GOP poll, but to me, his off-color comments, which may have contributed to his status slipping, are nothing compared to the slop the person, who I’m sad to say is an Iowan, secured in a printing in your
Read More →Paid in October Amount: $414.50 To: Interstate All Battery Center For: Two commercial batteries Amount: $57.50 To: Electronic Engineering For: Various services Amount: $1,640 To: Nite Owl Printing For: 20,000 Des Moines youth sports basketball flyers Amount: $349.75 To: G and L Clothing For: Various items Amount: $625 To: Akili
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Posted November 11, 2015in Locker Room
Admit it. You don’t think of spelling as a sport. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But when you see kids on ESPN spelling words you didn’t know existed in the English language, you have to give them the props they deserve. Not since the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has
Read More →Courtney Krause “Thoughts and Sound” Independent Virtually everything about Courtney Krause is delightful, and you can now add her debut album to the list. “Thoughts and Sound” is a lovely bit of work, in a genre that is woefully under-represented in Des Moines’ musical landscape. “Thoughts and Sound” avoids the
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Posted November 11, 2015in Belly Up To...
Des Moines has become a hotspot for the ever-growing micro-brewing community. To find success late in the game, a brewery must claim its spot in the growing list in a unique way. Fox Brewing Co. grabs the attention of guests and customers with the promise of good brews, good times
Read More →One of the fastest ways in business to build your brand is by franchising. Restaurants, hotels, retail stores, hardware stores, car rental companies and so many others have built their fortunes on back of others hustling their wares. For a tech equivalent, look no further than Microsoft, the behemoth of
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Posted November 11, 2015in On The Tube
Reunited “Mr. Show with Bob & David,” kicking ass with “Into the Badlands” and soaping it up with “The Royals.” “W/ Bob & David” Friday, Nov. 13 (Netflix) Series Debut: I’m going to assume/hope my audience is too young to remember HBO’s “Mr. Show With Bob & David.” If not,
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Posted November 11, 2015in Sound Circuit
Des Moines native Dang Felton picked up his first instrument — the viola — at the age of 10. At 14, he taught himself how to play the guitar. From there, he was off and running. “I went from metal to reggae to jazz to blues — a little bit
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Posted November 11, 2015in Film Review
BFFs. Babies. Cancer. Already this quick synopsis should give you a general idea of what you’re in for in Catherine Hardwicke’s “Miss You Already.” It’s clear that this is a movie designed to tug at your heartstrings. Yes, it’s manipulative, but does that really matter when you’re thumbing through tissues
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