Des Moines has been slowly cultivating its local hip-hop scene for years. From bonafide local legends like Asphate and Gadema to the next crop of talent like Toby Diligent and Angle, there is plenty of quality hip-hop being created in the capital city. Adding to that scene is a new
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April 13, 2016 by justin
in Book Review
Another book review, another debut author, this one entitled “Dodgers” by Bill Beverly. East, the main character, has grown up in the gang culture of Los Angeles. East’s uncle is a high-ranking gang member to whom East is employed as lookout. After their stash house gets raided, East and
Read More →Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com This week’s winner: “When Appliances Attack — today’s episode: Laundromats of Death.” Dave Gigstad Runners-up: “Liz takes wash and wear to a whole new level.” Suzie Anderson “Marissa took the tumble dry only care and
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April 13, 2016 by justin
in Film Review
“Hardcore Henry” is being touted as the first film shot entirely from the first-person point of view. Writer and director Ilya Naishuller has repeatedly said in interviews that it was neither his inspiration nor his goal to create an experience similar to a first-person style video game, but everything
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April 13, 2016 by justin
in Civic Skinny
No foes for Polk Supervisors. Some plans for MacRae Park. Bubu Palo, the former Iowa State basketball player, has sued the university and the Board of Regents in Story County District Court. Palo had been accused of raping a classmate, sometime lover and longtime friend in the fall
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April 06, 2016 by justin
in Cover Story
Summer is almost upon us, and with it comes another season of Iowa Cubs baseball. Spring training has wrapped up, and the April 7 opening day is upon us. As of this writing, the AAA roster had yet to be finalized, but looking at the parent club Chicago Cubs’
Read More →Send us you’re best caption… Email to celeste@dmcityview.com This week’s winner: “The Easter Bunny pondering life’s most difficult question of how bunnies lay eggs.” Chris Rye Runners-up: “Peter Cottontail waiting on his ship to go back to Easter Island.” Jim McCool
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