May 28, 2014 by justin
in Political Mercury
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jack Hatch is likely to agree with his November political foe Gov. Terry Branstad — and Iowa’s last three governors — on at least this: the gender of the lieutenant governor candidate. “I’m not picking a woman just to pick a woman, but more women are on
Read More →You can roll your eyes over the idea of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — I have myself at times. But this year’s induction ceremony (Saturday, 7 p.m., HBO) will wipe the sneer right off your face. It’s a three-hour compendium of passionate words and soulful music that
Read More →Buzz Osborne “The Machine Kills Artists” Ipecac Osborne, legendary front man of The Melvins, has picked 2014 as the year to come forth with his first solo acoustic album. And, ever after 30 years of work to look back on and draw comparisons to, King Buzzo manages to come out
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May 28, 2014 by justin
in Belly Up To...
As the weather gets warmer, there’s more and more reason to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. In West Des Moines, bar-goers and foodies alike spend their outdoor hours enjoying an all-day happy hour and daily food specials at Saints Pub + Patio, which has a similar sister location
Read More →Courtesy of Beaverdale Books “Sycamore Row” By John Grisham Doubleday Books Pub. Date: Oct. 22, 2013 Hardcover $28.95 447 pp. In his most recent book, John Grisham returns to the type of legal novel that made his name as an author. “Sycamore Row” features the lawyer who posed such an
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May 28, 2014 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
Older men are a dying breed. Sad to say. They are a species unto themselves, and I worry about their extinction, which causes me to write on their behalf. I’d speak of older women, but I find myself frequently infatuated with older women. Not enough emotional distance to report accurately.
Read More →Amount: $6,245.85 To: Achieve Highpoints For: Nineteen students for the fall 2013 session. Amount: $102.48 To: Achievement Products for Child For: Noise-muting headphones. Amount: $6,110 To: Ampco System Parking For: Multiple parking expenses for more than 70 spaces and parking in the Ninth and Locust ramp. Amount:
Read More →Some of you are sharing far too much information online. I’m not talking about pictures of your post-workout abs or nauseating details of your child’s bowel movements. No, this over-sharing is most likely a complete oversight on your behalf. Chances are, on a routine basis you are sharing your exact
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May 28, 2014 by justin
in Civic Skinny
Gubernatorial candidate Jack Hatch received no significant Iowa money from outside Des Moines in the latest reporting period. Terry Branstad received carloads. That’s a major reason the Republican Governor has such a phenomenal money lead over his Democratic challenger. From Jan. 1 to May 19, Branstad raised $1,157,436.36, spent $748,677.06
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