November 05, 2014 by justin
in On The Tube
“The Newsroom” Sunday, Nov. 9 (HBO) The third and final season of Aaron Sorkin’s journalism fan-fiction drama takes place in 2013; your historical place-marker being the Boston Marathon bombing. “The Newsroom” never quite lived up to the promise of its rousing debut episode, which was a none-too-subtle challenge to American
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November 05, 2014 by justin
in Belly Up To...
How many craft breweries is too many craft breweries? When will brewers run out of new flavors to use? Is craft beer just a trend doomed to fade away, like MySpace and gel pens? These are the questions asked by craft beer critics in light of the Brewery Boom that
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November 05, 2014 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
The rain comes down steadily in Amsterdam. No surprise really. It is the Netherlands in late October. The walk from the train station up past three canals was too much for my shoes, as they now release a telltale squish. But still, there’s the line for the Anne Frank House,
Read More →The Des Moines Music Coalition has announced the three “community selected artists” for this year’s Little BIG Fest taking place on Nov. 21 and 22. After weeks of votes from the public, the three acts rounding out this year’s lineup are Lily DeTaeye, Luke Fox and Mighty Shady. DeTaeye and
Read More →Amount: $80,000 To: Apple Tree Children’s Center For: Tuition Amount: $1,008 To: Barron Equipment Company Inc For: Services Amount: $4,349.02 To: Bedford Freeman & Worth For: Supplies Amount: $128,342.40 To: Central Iowa Hospital Corporation For: Services Amount: $882.75 To: JG Services For: Furniture Amount: $78,000 To: Creekside Preschool For: Tuition
Read More →Two of a kind Michael Phelps, 29, was arrested for driving under the influence (again) at about 1:40 a.m. on Sept. 30 in Baltimore, Maryland. Officials pulled him over for driving 84 in a 45 when they noticed Phelps seemed intoxicated. Phelps’ blood alcohol level was nearly double the legal
Read More →One of the most important and controversial issues in the recent campaign was immigration reform, which has split the Republican Party down the middle with moderate Republicans supporting the Senate Immigration Reform Bill and the far right Tea Party opposing it. The Democrats unanimously supported the Senate-passed bipartisan Immigration Reform
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November 05, 2014 by justin
in Cover Story
As this holiday season approaches, so will the annual news rush about “the war on Christianity.” Lawsuits, or the fear of them, will encourage government entities of all sizes to ban Christmas trees, songs that mention Christmas, nativity scenes, etc. What motivates such atheist activists? Why commit so much time
Read More →Aqua-Tots Swim Schools opened Nov. 3 near Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines. Equipped with a 46-foot by 24-foot heated indoor pool, the school is open year-round. It also has a viewing area with free Wi-Fi for parents, a play area, changing rooms, a snack bar and a
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