December 17, 2014 by justin
in Cover Story
There are two primary aspects to any non-profit organization or social program: the money, and the work. Most of the former comes in through donations from private donors, businesses and charitable trusts. It’s the side of things that gets all the press. Organizations will mention how much money they raised
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December 17, 2014 by justin
in Rap Sheet
Two of a Kind Last year, Radric Davis (a.k.a. Gucci Mane, then 33) was arrested for possession of marijuana and for threatening police officers. A friend of Davis’ called the police to warn them of his erratic behavior, and once officials arrived, Davis began cursing at them and threatening them.
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December 17, 2014 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
Entering into the public meeting on this early winter day in Iowa was reminiscent of visiting a new church eager for converts. Smiling faces greeted everyone at the door. Materials were placed into calloused hands as the staff kept everyone moving forward. Coffee and donuts were displayed on long tables
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December 17, 2014 by justin
in Locker Room
’Tis the season to try and fit a little more in — a little more food on the table, a couple of more presents under the tree and a little more basketball into your day. Check out one of the marquee basketball events in the Midwest — the Hy-Vee Big
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December 17, 2014 by justin
in Book Review
Wendell Berry, who turned 80 this year, has written more than 50 books of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. Berry is an award-winning author, the recipient of numerous esteemed prizes from a Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship in 1962 to the recently-earned National Humanities Medal. His writing has had great influence on contemporary poetry
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December 17, 2014 by justin
in Art News
The close of 2014 happened with a flurry of architectural promise. Demolition began on a several Ingersoll area buildings to make way for Des Moines’ first Fresh Market, a Whole Foods-like chain from Carolina. Kemin announced a handsome new headquarters in east Des Moines. The venerable buildings that housed The
Read More →Amount: $1,667.68 To: Skold Door & Floor Company For: 4 service calls and associated parts Amount: $1,558.80 To: Specialized Wholesale & Technology For: 5 gallons of winter diesel fuel additive Amount: $3,947.20 To: Sprint For: Phone services Amount: $1,021.50 To: Office Max For: Assorted office supplies Amount: $645.17 To: MidAmerican
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December 10, 2014 by justin
in Belly Up To...
It’s Saturday night, and the whole group is together. The women want different wines, and men want football and a cigar-induced hangout. The only thing the group can agree on is that everyone wants to go somewhere classy. Sound familiar? Downtown Des Moines is home to a place that can
Read More →Army (4-7) vs. Navy (6-5) When: Saturday, Dec. 13 Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland Kickoff: 2 p.m. CDT Now that the college football schedule has wound down, bowl invitations have been sent and accepted and the coaching carousel is ever-so-slightly beginning to turn, it’s time to sit back, rub
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