The Des Moines Music Coalition announced more bands for this summer’s 80/35 concert, including Dilly Dally, Jade Reed b2b Brad Goldman, Jeanna Calvert, Ravyn Lenae, France Camp, Lucky Chops, Dem Boyz vs RAGEthat, DJ Raj and Strobe Trotters. For a full list of acts, stages and times, check out
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May 18, 2016 by justin
in Sound Notes, Uncategorized
May 18, 2016 by justin
in What the?
Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: “Bonzo always had the smug look when he took selfies.” Jim McCool Runners-up: “Two years with braces gave Bobo a beautiful smile and a big boost in self confidence.” Howard Rye “No
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May 18, 2016 by justin
in Tech Talk
Crazy coupon lady goes digital
There’s something about paying full price that just makes you feel like a sucker. Our impulsive friends push past sticker shock and demand the satisfaction being in on the ground floor of what’s cool. The more prudent among us are willing to wait for a price to drop. But the
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May 18, 2016 by justin
in On the Move
Downtown residential project unveiled
Knapp Properties recently unveiled plans for a downtown residential project located at 420 Court Ave. The 81 new units will be above the Hy-Vee grocery store that’s currently under construction in the Court Avenue Entertainment District. The store is slated to open in the winter of 2016, and the
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May 18, 2016 by justin
in Sound Notes
CD REVIEWS
Meghan Trainor “Thank You” Epic Meghan Trainor wants to be seen as the modern day embodiment of Girl Power. Problem is, she does not really seem to get the concept. As an album, even though “Thank You” has a more modern feel than her debut release, it ultimately rings
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May 18, 2016 by justin
in Rap Sheet
Two of a kind
Johnny Manziel, 23, a former college football Heisman Trophy winner and current struggling NFL quarterback, recently turned himself in to authorities in Highland Park, Texas, on misdemeanor assault charges. “Johnny Football,” as he’s known to sports fans, allegedly hit his girlfriend during an altercation last January. The unemployed quarterback
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May 18, 2016 by justin
in Food Dude
Local Bites redefines food courts
Food courts changed the world’s feeding habits, but not in good way. From their 1971 origin at Plymouth Meeting Mall in Pennsylvania, they brought Dairy Queen, McDonalds, Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Sbarro’s, Subway, Orange Julius and many other fast food chains to the far-flung world. Food courts even replaced cafeterias in
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May 18, 2016 by justin
in On The Tube
South of Heaven
“Preacher” makes a hell of a debut; “Wayward Pines” and “Powers” return. “Preacher” Sunday, May 22 (AMC) Series Debut: The uninitiated have no idea what the hell “Preacher” is, while the fanboys are convinced that the 1995-2000 Vertigo comic-book series can’t be adapted for any screen, let
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May 18, 2016 by justin
in Civic Skinny
Two quit the board of planned convention hotel. Eddie Mauro has a chance. More on bar exam.
Two of the seven board members of the planned downtown convention hotel have resigned just as the hotel gets ready for its groundbreaking this week. Cynthia Eisenhauer and her husband — retired Chief Appellate Judge Larry Eisenhauer — are moving to Kansas City to be closer to their family (and
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