Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: “Having recently viewed an old episode of Tim Allen’s ‘Tool Time’ home improvement [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Food Dude
Shanghai brings solid cuisine to Waukee
I have been writing a lot this year about good places in Waukee — Jethro’s Jambalaya, Kue’d, H Pho and India Tadka. Hot new joints sometimes obscure the memory [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Film Review
A fresh look at the same old thing
Ultimately, the gauge by which every parent measures a kids’ movie comes down to this question: “Will this keep my children entertained for most of its run-time?” It is a [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
What exactly is a kidney worth?
What exactly is a kidney worth? It depends, doesn’t it? If it is 7 a.m. and your left eye refuses to open to the world and you have to [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Sound Notes
More good stuff from Hoyt Sherman Place, as the venerable Sherman Hill venue has announced that Buddy Guy is coming to town on Nov. 17 for a show at [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Sound Check
The Avett Brothers
“True Sadness” American Recordings “True Sadness” stands poised to be viewed as The Avett Brothers’ most polarizing album to date. Should the group now begin its fall into obscurity, [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Your View
GOP attacks FBI Director Comey’s rule of law decision
The Republicans’ malicious attacks on FBI Director James Comey because he cleared Hillary Clinton of any criminal charges contribute to the destabilization of our most basic democratic foundations. Last [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in The Sound
Regulating Warren G
Warren G considers himself a torch bearer of sorts. As one of the pioneers of the G-Funk style, G is a legendary name from one of the most iconic periods [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Book Review
‘Miss Jane’
Brad Watson, author of the 2002 National Book Award finalist “The Heaven of Mercury,” delivers a long-awaited novel for eager fans and newcomers alike. Miss Jane is a unique, beautifully [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in On The Tube
School’s in
Vice Principals takes “Eastbound & Down” to class; “BrainDead” isn’t dead yet. “Vice Principals” Sunday, July 17 (HBO) Series Debut: While I still contend that “Eastbound & Down” was one [...]
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