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July 29, 2015 by justin in Political Mercury

Grassley: Trump shows humility in private

Only minutes into a town hall in Carroll Saturday morning, U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, interrupted a compliment on his longevity and consistency of service from Dr. Walter Anneberg. “You’re a [...]

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July 29, 2015 by justin in Center Stage

Dirty angels kicking ass

For “Rent” the staging is in-the-round. Inside the entrance, designer Tim Wisgherof set up a riser for the guitar, keyboard, drums and bass. The musicians riff and tootle, pumping up [...]

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July 29, 2015 by justin in Film Review

Paper cuts

Heads up, everyone: The following review is going to contain spoilers, because I do not want you to see this movie. “Paper Towns” is a film about Margo (fashion model [...]

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July 29, 2015 by justin in What the?

Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Enter for your chance to win two tickets to an Iowa Cubs game! Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: [...]

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July 29, 2015 by justin in Sound Circuit

The Envy Corps on Hinterland and its new album

This weekend will usher in the first-ever Hinterland Music Festival, down at Water Works Park. The brainchild of Wooly’s owner Sam Summers, Hinterland will feature some of the best names [...]

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July 29, 2015 by justin in Locker Room

A stretch in the garden

Yoga has quickly become one of the most popular workout routines of late. Athletes as well as the average Joe have found that a well-rounded yoga practice can include dynamic [...]

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July 22, 2015 by justin in Cover Story

Up, up and away!

How Indianola’s National Balloon Classic came to be one of the top hot air ballooning events in the United States.   Approximately 15,000 people reside in the city of Indianola, [...]

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July 22, 2015 by justin in News of the Weird

Outsourcing

Among the protesters at New York City’s Gay Pride Parade on the Sunday after the Supreme Court’s historic gay-marriage decision, was a group of men outfitted in Jewish prayer garments [...]

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July 22, 2015 by justin in Sound Circuit

Stopping traffic

Anyone who has met Mary McAdams knows that she is not afraid to speak out about the things she believes in. It is a trait that has been passed around [...]

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July 22, 2015 by justin in Civic Skinny

Gronstal joins Clarinda suit; 1973 ruling unearthed.

Four more legislators — including powerful Senate leader Mike Gronstal — have joined the suit challenging Gov. Terry Branstad’s decision to close the mental health institutes at Clarinda and Mount [...]

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