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May 06, 2015 by justin in Rap Sheet

Two of a kind?

Best known for his role as Eddie Winslow on “Family Matters,” Darius McCrary, 38, was arrested on March 25 for failing to pay child support. McCrary was booked into jail but released after paying a $5,500 fine. In an almost identical local case, Charles Edward Lee, 38, was arrested on

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May 06, 2015 by justin in On the Move

Apricot Lane opens in Valley West Mall

Apricot Lane, a women’s clothing and accessories boutique, opened on April 23 in Valley West Mall. Whitney Harbach owns the West Des Moines franchise location, which serves teenagers through women in their 50s. The store receives new shipments almost daily, with a changing mix of new merchandise. Apricot Lane is

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May 06, 2015 by justin in Your Money

Paid for by taxpayers…

Paid during the month of April Amount: $64.80 To: Supplyworks (formerly AmSan) For: Towels and liners Amount: $477 To: Baker Group For: 4.5 hours of labor used at the Public Library of Des Moines Amount: $2,597.16 To: Commonwealth Electric Company For: Labor, material and equipment at the South Side Library

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May 06, 2015 by justin in Political Mercury

I’ve seen white kids riot, too — and for what?

The owner of a small restaurant just off Interstate 80 in central Iowa made a provocative observation. “It’s amazing what the white man thinks he’s worth,” said this business owner, who happens to be white. He’s growing frustrated with an entitled mentality he sees in the millennial workforce. As riots and

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May 06, 2015 by justin in Once Upon A Time

From the Des Moines City Council minutes

100 years ago (April/May 1915) : City Purchasing Agent “to trade the value of one horse named ‘Rex’ $40; two horses, ‘Igo’ and ‘Ames’ $225; one mare and colt, $35; two horses ‘Babe’ and ‘Bob’ $90; one harness, $25; one wagon, $20; and the check received from the Cement plant

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May 06, 2015 by justin in Food Dude

The Keg Stand accommodates

The American tavern has been evolving since its earliest days. As Cliff Claven said on “Cheers”: “Little known fact. The United States Postal Service originated in taverns.” An iconic photograph in the Silver Springs (Maryland) Library shows Civil War soldiers reading their mail in a local tavern. Early taverns also

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May 06, 2015 by justin in Tech Talk

Cut the cellular cord with Wi-Fi calling

Why is it that films set in dark dystopian futures are always beset with fascist governments, evil multinational corporations or tech firms that foolishly program indestructible robots? Shouldn’t the heroes of these films be battling the real oppressors of modern life like student loan officers, the I.R.S. (please don’t audit

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April 29, 2015 by justin in Cover Story

Vacationing in… Iowa

As the school year winds down and the temperatures climb, families are packing their bags and leaving for summer vacation. But for those looking to save a few bucks, there’s nothing quite like a staycation at one of Iowa’s many tourist destinations. Whether a recent resident or a lifelong Iowan,

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April 29, 2015 by justin in Belly Up To...

Step back in time at High Life Lounge

When you look around and see every other person texting, face-timing, blogging and taking selfies, you realize how much you miss the simpler times of previous decades. There’s no denying the positive impact all this technology has made on our world, but wouldn’t it be nice to unplug and step

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April 29, 2015 by justin in Civic Skinny

Anonymous fellow Democrats pile on Matt McCoy.

Some of his fellow Democrats are anonymously stabbing Matt McCoy in the back. Or maybe in the front. McCoy, the 49-year-old state senator who represents sections of Des Moines and West Des Moines, is considering running for Congress against Republican incumbent David Young. McCoy would be a strong candidate —

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