‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ In the early part of the 20th century, the Osage nation, given a supposedly worthless reservation, was blessed with the discovery of black gold. They soon became the richest individuals in the world. However, these great riches also attracted the attention of others greatly interested
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Posted August 02, 2017in Book Review
Posted August 02, 2017in Belly Up To...
Sully’s Irish Pub
Movin’ on up Iowa’s oldest Irish pub, and the bar known for its St. Patrick’s Day blowouts — Sully’s Irish Pub — has moved to 860 First St. in West Des Moines. The 40-year-old establishment opened in its new location on July 7. “(It was a) madhouse,” co-owner Bill Boggs
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Posted August 02, 2017in Duffy
Posted August 02, 2017in Rants & Reason
Hooray! for ‘Give ’em Hell Harry;’ Boo! for Tweety Trump
Ten words explain much of the news today: Donald Trump does not respect the presidency; his critics do. Those words are contrary to those who say calling Trump a buffoon, or worse, is disrespectful. Yet even Trump supporters ask him to be “more presidential” — or, in other words, show
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Posted August 02, 2017in Walks of Life
Posted August 01, 2017in Just Released
Back-to-school countdown is on for those students who have not received their meningitis vaccine
(Des Moines, IA) – The starting date for most Polk County schools is less than a month away. Seventh and 12th grade students need proof of at least one dose of the meningitis immunization for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Those students who do not have proof of at least
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Posted August 01, 2017in Just Released
Athletic Director Sandy Hatfield Clubb to leave Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa (Aug. 1, 2017) – After more than a decade at the helm of Drake University Athletics, Sandy Hatfield Clubb will be leaving the university, effective this Friday. She has accepted a senior partner position with the Pictor Group, an intercollegiate athletics consulting firm, effective Aug. 7. Associate
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