100 years ago (September 1915): First item of business of the month: Moved and carried, “that the City Hall be closed Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 1, to give the employees a chance to attend the Fair.” Later, a claim presented from Department of Public Safety for “the sum of $305.30 for
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August 26, 2015 by justin
in Summer Stir
August 26, 2015 by justin
in Cover Story
Call it Mussolini’s Revenge. The Italian dictator didn’t fare too well in World War II, but since then, pizza has conquered America. Before that war, pizza was either obscure or unknown in Des Moines. Today it’s ubiquitous, being made from scratch in convenience stores like Casey’s and QT, in neighborhood
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August 26, 2015 by justin
in Locker Room
Whether it’s Ankeny to the north or Waukee out west, Greater Des Moines is growing. That’s why it’s important to keep an ear to the ground for events happening all around the area. This weekend is Altoona Palooza, where families and friends can get together outside and enjoy some friendly
Read More →Sam Shepard, the 71-year-old actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, was arrested in May for drunk driving after failing a field sobriety test. Shepard spent the night in jail and was released on bail, but it wasn’t the first time he’s found himself in this scene. He was also arrested for
Read More →Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: “Now that she is a senator, Joni has switched to Saran Wrap.” -Sandy Benter Runners-up: “The new sales girl took her supervisor way too literal after being informed that the young misses
Read More →Paid on Aug. 17 Amount: $6,050.74 To: BMO Mastercard For: Conference expense Amount: $10,128.78 To: Camcor Inc. For: Equipment Amount: $305 To: Emergency Training Center LLC For: CPR and first aid classes Amount: $23.88 To: Sherwin-Williams For: Paint and supplies Amount: $198 To: Chandler Bowerman For: Band lessons Amount: $89.20
Read More →Andrew Fleming is the kind of guy who stays busy. The Brother Trucker front man has developed a reputation as a hard, quality worker, but the last few weeks have seen him work through a period of transition. Most notably, Brother Trucker’s long-time monthly gig at El Bait Shop —
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