June 10, 2015 by justin
in Tech Talk
Some companies are synonymous with the industry they are in. If you’re in the South, Coke represents all sodas. Before the tech boom of the 2000s, Microsoft was pretty much the only name in the software or computing world. Since Microsoft’s falling from the top of the mountain, the lasting
Read More →Iowans are now able to replace or renew their driver’s licenses at 24 kiosks installed across the state. The Iowa Department of Transportation kiosks were placed in metropolitan areas, and all the kiosks are equipped with cameras to take new ID photos. The DOT began installing them in May and
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June 10, 2015 by justin
in Locker Room
Lace up your running shoes, inflate your bike tires and grab your swim cap, because it’s time to test your merit at the Copper Creek Triathlon. Join friends and family this Sunday in Pleasant Hill and push yourself harder and further than ever before. “The Copper Creek Triathlon (CCT) got
Read More →After reading Civic Skinny last week (June 4, 2015), let me see if I understand this correctly. The husband (James Conlin) of a past Democrat nominee for governor (Roxanne Conlin) is suing the city of Des Moines (whose city council has been controlled by Democrats for more than five decades).
Read More →The Maximum Ames Music Festival has announced its lineup for this year. Headliners include Mount Goats, which headlined the very first Max Ames Festival, and Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Famer Grandmaster Flash. This year’s festival takes place Sept. 10-13 and features nearly 100 performances. Check out www.maximumames.com for tickets,
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June 03, 2015 by justin
in Cover Story
Now in its 37th year, the Capital City Pride Festival is, according to this year’s theme, going “Back to the Heart.” While it is a sentiment that will mean a number of things depending upon whom you ask, the most obvious manifestation will be in location. After a year on
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June 03, 2015 by justin
in Your Money
Paid on May 26 Amount: $921.29 To: ASI Signage Innovations For: Various signs for the Des Moines Public Library Amount: $713.54 To: Absolute Property Services For: Various cleanup and restoration billed to Graffiti Removal Program Amount: $34.24 To: Acme Tools For: Rubber Amount: $7,662.60 To: Beautiful Lawns by Long’s
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June 03, 2015 by justin
in Locker Room
With all the themed rides about to hit town this summer, why not support one that puts money back into its respective community? The Git Lit Ride in Waukee and Dallas Center will light up the evening this Thursday with its evening ride. “Who doesn’t love a reason to enjoy
Read More →Joe & Vicki Price “Night Owls” Independent Joe and Vicki Price are genuine, bona fide Iowa legends. Anyone looking to verse themselves on the essentials of Iowa blues should start with the Prices — and with good reason. “Night Owls,” the couple’s latest release, features some songs that fans of
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