A point and twist on sexual misconduct?
Can Dr. Andy McGuire reconcile Moore bashing, Clinton denial? Dr. Andy McGuire of Des Moines, an Iowa Democrat running for governor in 2018, is quick to believe the women who [...]
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Posted December 06, 2017in Political Mercury
Posted December 06, 2017in Film Review
“Three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri”
A fantastic dark comedy with great performances “The more you keep a case in the public eye, the better your chances are at getting it solved.” Whether or not you [...]
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Posted December 06, 2017in Food Dude
Cowboys and Indians and chickens
Common poultry made extraordinary at local restaurants To some, Cowboy Chicken is a brilliant bird rising from the ashes of an American legend. To others, it’s an intelligent business lesson in [...]
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Posted December 06, 2017in Your Neighbors
Who is the Norwalk Santa?
It’s you, and you, and you and you and you… The woman had been kicked out of her apartment, was living on the street and was unable to get in [...]
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Posted December 06, 2017in Joe's Neighborhood
The old man, the combine, and baseball
“I’d offer you lunch, but I’ve already eaten it,” the old man says without a hint of a smile. Dry humor fits this landscape of dust and whirling blades and [...]
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Posted December 06, 2017in Center Stage
Des Moines Playhouse takes the plunge
“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” Take a big breath as the Des Moines Playhouse prepares you for a deep dive into Ariel’s world with the “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.” This year’s [...]
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Posted December 06, 2017in Belly Up To...
Angry Goldfish
South side revamp “We wanted it to be that neighborhood pub that everybody comes to,” co-owner Renee Way says. Originally three separate businesses in one building, Renee Way and husband Clark Way, [...]
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Posted December 06, 2017in Duffy
Posted December 06, 2017in Collections & Hobbies
A damn fine automobile
Boyhood friends replicate a Wagon Queen Family Truckster “This is a damn fine automobile, if you want my honest opinion,” said the car salesman to Clark Griswold before concluding his [...]
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Posted December 06, 2017in People & Pets
Dashing through the snow
Real reindeer Jodi and John Philipp aren’t your average Santa and Mrs. Claus. You won’t find them at the local mall either. For 17 years, the couple has been touring [...]
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