October 07, 2015 by justin
in Featured Story, Food Dude
Two weeks ago, we wrote a paean here to the wind-grieved luncheonettes of central Iowa. We mentioned that they were victims of urban renewal and moms joining the workplace. One wily reader reminded us that we had forgotten a third likely reason for their demise in Des Moines — the
Read More →Chicago Bears (1-3) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (1-3) When: Sunday, Oct. 11 Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Kickoff: noon CST The Kansas City Chiefs have won two of the last three contests against the Chicago Bears, dating back to 2007. Unfortunately, that’s not saying much. But let’s give a
Read More →The Des Moines Symphony Academy has announced the launch of “Preludio Strings,” a youth Orchestra program aimed at first- through fourth-graders. Preludio Strings is now the fourth youth-oriented program the Symphony Academy offers, as the Symphony continues its drive to educate Des Moines’ young people and foster a lifetime love
Read More →Jamal Anderson, the ex-Atlanta Falcons running back, was arrested for DUI on Sept. 20. This is the second time in less than a year that Anderson has been arrested for DUI. Officials said the 42-year-old was swerving in his lane when he was pulled over. He was eventually released on
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October 07, 2015 by justin
in Belly Up To..., Featured Story
When Tanya Suarez Tigner opened Ceviche Bar in mid-September, she didn’t expect people to be knocking on her locked door when she closed down the restaurant between lunch and dinner. But within a week of opening, that’s exactly what she got. I stopped into Ceviche one Wednesday at the end
Read More →This year’s World Food Prize winner, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed’s organization, BRAC (Bangladesh Rehabilitation Assistance Committee), is the world’s largest NGO (non-governmental organization), according to The Des Moines Register, (July 1, 2015). And I say, “Amen!” and thank you. Still, charity without justice is like clapping with one hand; it
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October 07, 2015 by justin
in Civic Skinny
The National Pork Producers is headquartered in a handsome building in Clive. It is assessed at $3,291,000. The Fraternal Order of Eagles has a 6,000-square-foot lodge on Bloomfield Road assessed at $308,000. The PEO has its national headquarters in two nice buildings at 37th Street and Grand Avenue in Des
Read More →Paid on Sept. 28 Amount: $1,023 To: Iowa High School Music Association For: Entry fee Amount: $177.07 To: United Parcel Service For: Shipping Amount: $4,624.02 To: The Graphic Edge For: Supplies Amount: $1,019.20 To: Barnes & Noble For: Books Amount: $12,900 To: Resilite Sports Products Inc. For: Supplies Amount: $82.96
Read More →Sexwitch Self-titled BMG Natasha Khan — perhaps best known for her work as Bat for Lashes — has taken a bit of a left turn with Sexwitch. Produced in collaboration with east London quintet Toy and producer Dan Carey, Sexwitch’s debut album is mostly a psych-pop take on Middle Eastern
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