Locust Tap — an old-school bar since 1933
In 1937, two packs of cigarettes cost about a quarter, America was in the depths of a depression, and the prohibition banning alcohol had only recently ended in 1933. [...]
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June 29, 2016 by justin
in Belly Up To...
June 29, 2016 by justin
in On the Move
On the Move Submit to editor@dmcityview.com
Demolition underway at former Mezzodi’s spot Demolition is underway at the building at 4519 Fleur Drive in Des Moines, which formerly housed Mezzodi’s restaurant. The 5,400-square-foot space has been [...]
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June 29, 2016 by justin
in Food Dude
Mexican conquest of America
Mexican is the new Italian. Just as Italian chefs dominated the local dining scene after World War II, Mexican chefs are running the kitchens of many restaurants today. Not just [...]
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June 22, 2016 by justin
in Cover Story
Des Moines’ Most Dangerous Places You might be surprised what you learn
One man was doused in lighter fluid, set on fire and burned to death. Another man, at a different location, was a victim of a shooting and passed [...]
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June 22, 2016 by justin
in Tech Talk
The National Parks download the new century
Summer in America is all about adventure. The old adage is that we’re a country descended from immigrants and explorers, a people who aren’t satisfied to stay put and endure. [...]
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June 22, 2016 by justin
in Your Money
Paid for by taxpayers in… City of Des Moines
To be paid on 6/9/2016 Amount: $16,641.90 To: MDF Most Defendable Fountains For: Seven drinking fountains Amount: $23,166.57 To: Eagle Sign Co. For: Refurbishment of two [...]
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June 22, 2016 by justin
in Film Review
Lost and found
“Finding Dory” Rated PG 97 minutes Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill “Finding Dory” is the sequel that nobody needed but everybody thought they wanted. A whopping [...]
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June 22, 2016 by justin
in Center Stage
A busy barefoot beauty
A woman’s naked heel, in an open auditorium, can provide thunderous punctuation. The echoing slaps of the first dancer’s feet in “Shakuntala” gets everyone’s attention at once. The performer, [...]
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June 22, 2016 by justin
in Uncategorized, What the?
Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com This week’s winner: “Watch me whip, now watch me neigh neigh.” Jefferson Steelflex Runners-up: [...]
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