Posted August 31, 2016in Feature 1
Each fall, Cityview opens a contest to let our readers select the ultimate local version of a popular food. Sandwich lovers picked B&B Grocery Meat & Deli’s pork tenderloin as the ultimate sandwich. Steakhouse fans went with Chicago Speakeasy, noodle lovers chose Noodle Zoo, and barbecue aficionados selected Woody’s. Twice
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Posted August 31, 2016in Feature 2
“Danielle Tooorrrrezzzz, come on down!” Many have wondered what it would be like to hear the iconic call of announcer George Gray on “The Price Is Right.” Like many central Iowans, Danielle Tewes grew up watching the show, and she’d always dreamed of hearing her name called. Last summer, the
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Posted August 31, 2016in Feature 3
Four score and 15 years ago, an unpromising group of 23 men assembled for Drake’s first football practice. The team had lost five standout players to graduation, at a time when just 11 athletes started and played both offense and defense. That left coach Oscar Monty “Ossie” Solem less than
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Posted August 31, 2016in Political Mercury
A soulless suburban sprawl spills out of Des Moines and other urban centers. Many of you reading this are living in it. But rural Iowans like me bemoan, where have the young people gone? The answer is Waukee, of course. You’re barely out of the Sweet Corn Festival parade route
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Posted August 31, 2016in The Sound Exclusive
American post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, formed by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes in San Diego in 2006, has been on a steady rise in recent years. The band’s 2012 album, “Collide with the Sky,” reached No. 12 on the Billboard Top 200, with the song “King for a Day”
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Posted August 31, 2016in Joe's Neighborhood
A woman is running along a narrow pole in Strasbourg, France. That much is clear. But straight up in the air? She certainly is striding strong, arms outstretched, thumbs up, pushing off at the toes, head pulling forward. A sculpture. Frozen. But with just a few more steps, she will
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Posted August 31, 2016in Civic Skinny
UPDATE 8/29/2016: Steve Luebke was arrested for parole violation and sent back to Polk County jail on Saturday, Aug. 27. On Sunday, the court ordered him to be transferred to the Iowa Medical Classification Center in Oakdale with the order that he ultimately be sent to corrections facilities in Newton or
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Posted August 31, 2016in Letters
Women can make the difference in this election, and women should and must stand together for our rights and the rights of those girls and boys in generations to come. No man should be able to realize any more freedom, security and assistance than every female is allowed in our
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Posted August 31, 2016in Food Dude
Sometimes the big new thing isn’t new at all. This year, savvy veterans of the food scene have turned their attention to diner food with a third millennium twist. Earlier, Scot Carlson took over the venerable address that once housed Jimmy’s American Café with Gilroy’s. Recently, Jeff Duncan moved into
Read More →Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Next month’s photo ———————————————————————————————————————————————– This month’s winner “According to the ‘Farmer’s Almanac,’ a winged nut and his cracker flying south in August means an early winter.” Debbie Marnin Runners-up “First of
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