Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin, 43, was arrested July 26 for allegedly driving while intoxicated and leading police on a 100 mph car chase. Scantlin blew an alcohol level of .310, which is four times the legal limit. He was charged with DWI, fleeing a police officer and refusal
Read More →
August 05, 2015 by justin
in The Sound
There is a lot that is unique about 515 Alive. For starters, it is the only event of its size in the state that caters exclusively to fans of dance, house and techno music. Basically, if you are a fan of DJs, 515 Alive is your nirvana. But beyond that,
Read More →
August 05, 2015 by justin
in Civic Skinny
Money continues to pour into the athletic departments at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. And the departments continue to find ways to spend it — without shipping any to the libraries or the English departments or any other academic endeavors at the two big universities. The increases
Read More →Trostel’s Dish, located at 12851 University Ave. in Clive, has added a patio and a lunch menu on weekdays. The partially covered patio was added to the north side of the restaurant and seats 45 people. It will be open for lunch and dinner. The expanded weekday hours are 11
Read More →
August 05, 2015 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
“A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.” So begins the story of the Good Samaritan, who stopped to give aid when those more upstanding in the community, the Levite
Read More →
August 05, 2015 by justin
in Locker Room
With all the different fun runs and rides out there, it can be easy to forget some in the bunch. Instead of simply enjoying an evening of exercise and drinks with friends, why not raise awareness for an important issue? This weekend marks the Reach Out and Read Iowa’s inaugural
Read More →
August 05, 2015 by justin
in Belly Up To...
The great thing about going out at the bars in the West Glen area is that, no matter what night or what time it is, the style can range from sports bar-casual to nightclub-fancy — and everything in between. The West Des Moines location of Tonic Bar, which celebrates its
Read More →
August 05, 2015 by justin
in Food Dude
Traditionally, Des Moines diners resisted change. Restaurateurs have told me that customers complain about the slightest menu alteration. Panic ensues when a restaurant is sold, or, Lord forbid, closes. It’s been a trying couple of years for fans of everlasting tradition. Linda Bisignano (Chuck’s) died. Gino Fenu sold his namesake
Read More →Titus Andronicus “The Most Lamentable Tragedy” Merge Let us start with the most glaringly obvious: “The Most Lamentable Tragedy” is long. Stupid long. Twenty-nine tracks, 93-minutes long. It is so long, track 14 is nothing but a one-minute-and-17-second-long oasis of silence appropriately titled “Intermission.” As one might expect from a
Read More →Roving rockabilly act Urban Pioneers swings through town this week to play a free show at The Fremont on Aug. 6 at 9 p.m. That night is also “steak night” at the bar. So, you know. Go get some steak. The Pick o’ the Week is down at Gateway Park
Read More →
