May 07, 2014 by justin
in Film Review
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” 2 stars Rated PG-13 141 minutes Action Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx Even the nerdiest members of that long-dead-gone cultural movement known as fanboys will admit that rebooting Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” is/was a mistake. It’s bad enough that the franchise lost Raimi, along with
Read More →Amount: $2,600 To: J. Narcisse Enterprises For: Purchase of half a year of advertising in “Iowa Bystander” for the Human Rights Department. Amount: $5,714 To: Sgt. Kirk Bagby, Sgt. Aaron Nord or Lt. Chris Hardy of the Police Department For: Reimbursement express check issued in order to quickly replenish
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May 07, 2014 by justin
in Belly Up To...
If you choose Daytona’s All Sports Café as your next stop, be sure to bring some company. Trust me, you’re going to need all the help you can get when it comes to finishing a plate and drink at this Merle Hay Road staple. With whopping serving sizes and drinks
Read More →“Oooooo! Aaaaahhh! Eh?” The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in March reprimanded three pornography broadcast stations — not for excessively erotic fare, but for violating Canada’s protectionist, patriotic rules requiring that at least 35 percent of all content be of Canadian origin. According to its notice, the 24-hour AOV Adult
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May 05, 2014 by justin
in Iowa Watchdog
Some of the damage of public pensions — what Warren Buffet once called “a gigantic financial tapeworm” — is being visited upon Des Moines. Moody’s Investors Service announced Wednesday it lowered the city’s bond rating rating from Aa1 to Aa2. One of the main reasons for the downgrade is Des Moines’ average
Read More →The Steepwater Band was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1998.Their signature sound is a nod to early British blues, combined with a modern, raw and gutsy musical approach. Jeff Massey is the vocalist/guitarist of the band who talked to Cityview’s Mark Skaar prior to the band’s May 2 show at
Read More →Florida’s battle of the alter egos First-term U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho of Florida is already among the House’s most conservative members, but his Republican primary challenger claims to be even more so as a quixotic, longtime hobby as a costumed, role-playing “gamer.” Challenger Jake Rush (in his day job, a
Read More →The Civic Music Association is in search of a new executive director. Outgoing director Carrie Clogg leaves the CMA on May 2, to take a position as Kum & Go’s new director of philanthropy, leaving big shoes to fill. Interested applicants can get the full details at www.civicmusic.org/news. The local Blues community comes
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April 30, 2014 by justin
in Belly Up To...
Sometimes you need a break from the endless corn and small-town feel that is Iowa. Sometimes you need that break enhanced with a strong drink named The Flaming Beaver. In which case, Beaverdale is not far. Named after Natalie, the owner and chef Robert Sanda’s daughter, this little restaurant/bar might
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