Kiss me, I’m Irish.
Why everyone wants to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Benjamin Disraeli, no friend to the Irish, warned about the three types of falsehoods: “lies, damned lies and statistics.” (Mark [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Feature 2
Posted March 06, 2019in Feature 3
Bouncing
Three Des Moines bouncers unleash memories of life protecting the door. The best moments. The worst situations. And the laugh-out-loud incidents. The Des Moines area is home to nearly 300 [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Civic Skinny
Homeless Tirrell is indicted, faces 30 years in prison. More bills in Godfrey case. David Johnson (Dem).
A federal grand jury has charged Marty Tirrell with mail fraud, two counts of wire fraud, two counts of bank fraud and fraudulent use of another person’s credit card. The [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Political Mercury
Presidential hopeful Williamson wants return to love, end to ‘moral rot’
She backs reparations for slavery in the form of $100 billion. Marianne Williamson contends the United States needs a visionary more than a “political mechanic.” It’s why the high-profile author [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Film Review
‘Fighting with My Family’
Shamelessly formulaic, this WWE feature film produced simultaneously promotes the brand while encouraging all would-be wrestlers to chase their dreams. If you’re looking for a sports film with a lot [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Food Dude
Panka brings Nikkei to town
Nikkei is the hottest kind of fusion cuisine in the world that has not yet visited Des Moines. Three of the most famous chefs in the world hang their hats [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Your Neighbors
Dream student
How did opera singing happen to a girl who grew up in Waukee? Opera is a bit of an unknown in the Hawkeye state, but for people who appreciate classic [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Joe's Neighborhood
A traditional French kiss
What is the difference between somebody we know for a long time and a person who is a new friend? They laugh. And not just with their mouths, like your [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Center Stage
Pyramid Theatre Company expands, brings in star to headline summer production
A creative and cultural incubator for the region’s top theatrical talent. This columnist believes in the power of importing new ideas, inspiration and collaborators to better build a strong Greater [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in Couch Surfing
Kristian vs. L.A.
A mysterious orange ring around the tub, overpriced beer and the rules of couch surfing Faithful readers, this is my final Couch Surfing column for CITYVIEW. It has been a [...]
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