DES MOINES – An attorney who represented defendants in Clay County legal cases has been fired after state auditors uncovered he overcharged taxpayers by tens of thousands of dollars during a special investigation, according to a report released today. Ney McDaniel, an attorney who contracted with the Iowa State Public Defender,
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July 24, 2013 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
You first notice the smell of wax. It clings to your nose even after the reflected sunlight causes you to look up from the polished surface. Wow, that is glossy smooth. You slowly bend to get a closer look, and your gaze involuntarily drifts down the entire stretch. Lord, it
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July 24, 2013 by justin
in Political Mercury
The ongoing controversy over Gov. Terry Branstad’s speeding state sport-utility vehicle recalls a 30-year-old episode involving another high-profile Republican, says U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. In a media conference call Thursday, Cityview asked Harkin if the unfolding story on the recent Branstad traffic incident summoned the memory of U.S. Sen.
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July 24, 2013 by justin
in Cover Story
It’s all about you. That’s why we do this. We can spit out political articles, recommend the best bars and restaurants we know, report on stories of odd arrests and show the poor unfortunates who were captured by local authorities and suggest what books, movies and music to take in,
Read More →Play the “Name that Crime” Quiz! SCANDALOUS AND VANDALOUS A woman reported a burglary in her apartment at the 1300 block of York Street on July 15. After she came home from work at 7 p.m., she found her windows and door had been broken into and damage to
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July 24, 2013 by justin
in Locker Room
Let’s face it, violence draws a crowd. Seeing a guy get his face punched in is like watching a car accident: brutal to watch but impossible to look away and far easier to handle if it’s happening to someone else. This applies to everyone, man, woman or child. As a
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July 24, 2013 by justin
in Civic Skinny
There’s an old joke among lawyers: “What does a plaintiff’s lawyer say when he loses a case?” “Next case!” But what Paige Fiedler does is rant and, in her own words, have a pity party. After losing — for the second time — that odd case of the pretty dental
Read More →Vaudeville Mews will be home to the inaugural “Shoot the Chutes,” presented by PBR. Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, the event will feature 13 bands on two stages, as acts occupy the stage inside Mews as well as the outdoor stage at the PBR bar between Mews and Royal Mile.
Read More →‘TIME AND ETERNITY’ (T) *1/2 NIS America PlayStation 3 Nothing brings out a princess’ inner bridezilla quite like seeing her husband-to-be assassinated at the altar. Such is the plight of Princess Toki, whose rudely interrupted nuptials inspire the awakening of Towa — the violent second soul hiding within her. In
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Knapp praises foresight of Forsyth
Des Moines leaders have shown great foresight when it comes to downtown. One in particular is John Forsyth, the chief executive officer of Wellmark. It’s been great to watch the improvements and development in downtown over the past decade, including, among other things: The Iowa Events Center and Veterans Auditorium;
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