February 04, 2015 by justin
in Cover Story
In virtually any city of respectable size, there will likely be a parking meter. The further away from the downtown corridor you get, the less likely you are to see them due to the increase in residential parking and businesses with parking lots, but most downtowns are full of them.
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February 04, 2015 by justin
in Locker Room
A little bit of exercise goes a long way. Whether you’ve been sedentary for years or just found yourself in a bit of a lazy patch, today is the day you can begin to make healthy changes in your life. And you can even start small. Not ready for the
Read More →Jason Mraz has announced a show date in Ames this spring to kick off the next leg of his “Yes” tour. Mraz will perform at Stephens Auditorium on March 9, with tickets going on sale on Friday, Feb. 6. Tickets will range between $25 and $75 and will be available
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February 04, 2015 by justin
in Rap Sheet
Two of a Kind? Surprise, surprise! Another NFL star, Junior Galette, was arrested on Jan. 5, this time for domestic violence — simple battery. Galette, 26, was charged and taken into custody at his home after he allegedly pushed a woman to the ground to get her to leave his
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February 04, 2015 by justin
in News of the Weird
The Project Theater Board at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, decided in January to cancel its upcoming annual presentation of the feminist classic “Vagina Monologues.” The all-women’s college recently declared it would admit males who lived and “identified” as female (regardless of genitalia), and the basis for cancellation
Read More →I am an avid reader of Cityview and always enjoy Civic Skinny. I’m also thankful for Brian Duffy’s cartoons. I was raised in a newspaper family, so I always read the articles thoroughly, which is why I was so taken aback while reading your comments about Marty Tirrell and the
Read More →Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: “And that’s the way they all became the kitty bunch.” -LeeAnn Probst Runners-up: “Next up on Animal Planet Cat Week — The Hollywood Squares.” -Ron Hougham “The RonCo Cat Organizer,
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February 04, 2015 by justin
in Book Review
“Abandoned America” was featured recently on BookTV, piquing my interest in the history to be found in old, abandoned buildings. The book did not disappoint. Although the impact of the photographs themselves is great, the author/photographer has included much of the history of each of the 30 sites. The combination
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February 04, 2015 by justin
in Belly Up To...
What makes a bar truly amazing? Is it the atmosphere or the huge pool table? The great DJ or the glowing dance floor? For most, it’s probably a combination of these. But what really sets a bar apart is the combination of fantastic food and even better beer. Hidden just
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