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Posted November 06, 2019in Food Dude

Motley School Tavern

Serving common dishes uncommonly well Motley School Tavern does not take itself too seriously. Its name plays on Shakespeare’s motley fool, and the stock market analysis company of that name [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Your Neighbors

Skeletor!

Local pro wrestling referee offers insight from inside the ring. “What’s it like being a referee in a sport with absolutely no rules?” Comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s question seems like a [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Joe's Neighborhood

The Ferris wheel

See the world from a different angle. “The Ferris wheel is going up right there,” Steve Smith says as he marks a line of white dashes that cover the entire [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Center Stage

Youth and family shows are front and center

Two shows feature the talents of about 60 students. “Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr” and “Seussical Jr.” will be featured productions in the Greater Des Moines theater scene during November, thanks [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Iowa Artist

‘Free play’ painting

Argentina-born artist is inspired by everyday life. As Monica Zunino Mel approaches a blank canvas in her home studio in West Des Moines, her head swirls with thoughts about possible [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Belly Up To...

Winchester in Valley Junction

Classic cocktails are shaken, with a spin. Take a walk inside the Winchester Pub in Valley Junction, and you’ll find the bartenders shaking things up — literally. After they’ve poured [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Business Feature

19 From 2019

Honoring individuals who made a difference in the business community in the past year. Good things happen each and every day in central Iowa’s communities, but these things don’t magically [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Sound Circuit

Soul Searchers

Weekly gigs at Greenwood Lounge feel like home. The Greenwood Lounge can take you back a few decades. Inside are faded wall hangings of dogs playing poker with Christmas lights [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Des Moines Forgotten

Remember Kwong Tung?

It was my soul food. I am a Chinese food junky, especially old-fashion sit-down places. When I was growing up in the Quad Cities, my dad would take me to [...]

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Posted November 06, 2019in Banking

Is your year-end checklist ready?

Many businesses are planning for next year. Make sure you review these financial considerations before year end: 1. Tax Laws – Work with your tax advisor to understand how/if any [...]

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