Putting the dance in Bellydance
The raw sexuality of a scantily-clad woman is enough to get any straight man a little hot under the collar. Add the hip gyrating and an ebb-and-flowing abdomen, and it’s [...]
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Posted April 17, 2013in Locker Room
Posted April 10, 2013in Locker Room
Thrilla in I-o-wa
The strength of an Olympian. The agility of a gymnast. The stamina of a triathlete. The wits of a Chess master. Many sports boast having the world’s greatest athletes, but [...]
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Posted April 03, 2013in Locker Room
Equestrian Martial Arts
It’s ninth century, B.C., and warring tribes are trying to figure out the best attack to cripple their opponents. An all-out barrage will risk far too many lives than one [...]
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Posted March 27, 2013in Locker Room
Jesus Walk tests the faithful
This weekend, countless Iowans will celebrate the return of their Lord and Savior during Easter. For children it is a day of sweets left by a precocious bunny after a [...]
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Posted March 20, 2013in Locker Room
Quarter-scale tractor pull returns
Since man’s early rise, he has sought to have more, do more, be more. The previous century seemed to be about man’s dominance over things twice or triple his size. [...]
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Posted March 13, 2013in Locker Room
Leprechaun Chase 10K Run
Waking up for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations might be a little different this year. Most notably, Des Moines will be toasting the holiday the Saturday before, on March 16, with [...]
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Posted March 06, 2013in Locker Room
Ballet, art or sport?
Although the “winner” may not be as clear-cut as with sports such as football or basketball, the tenacity and grit behind the art of ballet is such that could rival [...]
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Posted February 27, 2013in Locker Room
Amateurs and Pros take aim in archery
Take a deep breath. When you reach into your quiver to grab an arrow, all your cares slowly drift away. The memory of losing hours upon hours at summer camp [...]
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Posted February 20, 2013in Locker Room
Paint pistol battles
The room is still; the air thick with anticipation. Spectators gather around the outside netting to watch and discuss tactics they would use to ensure victory if roles were reversed. [...]
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Posted February 13, 2013in Locker Room
Grey skies, blue balls
These days there seems to be no telling which way the weather will turn. One afternoon it’s sunny; the next we’re being blanketed by fresh powder; finally, we’re washed with [...]
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