Exile Brewing Co. has found its home
The word “exile” brings about a sense of loneliness, referring to the state of being barred from a particular place, especially a person’s native country. And while that is exactly [...]
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Posted October 21, 2015in Belly Up To..., Featured Story
Posted October 07, 2015in Featured Story, Joe's Neighborhood
Choices
Rain and cold and dark were all that awaited the women and children riding the late night bus when they were ordered off into the rain and cold and dark. [...]
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Posted October 07, 2015in Featured Story, Locker Room
A different way to tri
Don’t toss your trainers in the closet just yet. This weekend, the full-spirited (and well-insulated) will gather in Water Works Park to show their support for family and friends who [...]
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Posted October 07, 2015in Featured Story, Tech Talk
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There’s something exclusive about being part of a group. Feeling part of a movement or private society is why people join churches or gyms, go to specific schools, buy specific [...]
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Posted October 07, 2015in Featured Story, Food Dude
New kids in the skywalk
Two weeks ago, we wrote a paean here to the wind-grieved luncheonettes of central Iowa. We mentioned that they were victims of urban renewal and moms joining the workplace. One [...]
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Posted October 07, 2015in Belly Up To..., Featured Story
Authentic Cuban cuisine, made with love
When Tanya Suarez Tigner opened Ceviche Bar in mid-September, she didn’t expect people to be knocking on her locked door when she closed down the restaurant between lunch and dinner. [...]
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Posted September 30, 2015in Featured Story, Food Dude
The youngest old pro
Long ago, in a restaurant world without bistros, gastropubs, sports bars or media buzz, Des Moines’ food scene was personality driven. Excellent cafés bore the names of their owners — [...]
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Posted September 30, 2015in Featured Story, On The Tube
Ice holes
“Benders” Thursday, Oct. 1 (IFC) Series Debut: Denis Leary has produced shows firefighters (“Rescue Me”), EMTs (“Sirens”) and music (“Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll”), so it was inevitable that he’d get around to another [...]
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Posted September 30, 2015in Civic Skinny, Featured Story
Big payday set for Mell Meredith and Tom Meredith.
Mell Meredith and Tom Meredith — the two senior members of the founding family of Meredith Corp. — control Meredith stock that will be swapped for $182 million in cash [...]
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Posted September 30, 2015in Featured Story, Locker Room
Aim high for a good cause
Many residents of Waukee already know how great their fire department is, but this weekend is a chance to see firsthand. The Waukee Fire Department strives to be involved with [...]
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