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OUR 23rd YEAR / FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 4, 2015 / Central Iowa’s Alternative Newsweekly / www.dmcityview.com / FREE
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BEST OF
DES MOINES
Find out who and what received
the most votes from Cityview
readers in our annual poll.
2015
by Eleni Upah and Ashley Buckowing
Eric Sardinas
THE SOUND sPAGE 98
Music and tech
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Hand-to-hand combat
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East Village is not welcoming?
C
apital City Pride (CCP) is the volunteer committee that produces the annual LGBT Pridefest, an annual twoday street event with all-ages entertainment
and a parade. For years, the event has enjoyed
its home in the trendy East Village area of
downtown Des Moines. The East Village is
generally considered to be LGBT-friendly
and an all-around inclusive area to work, eat,
shop and live in downtown Des Moines, with
a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. The location of the festival has been at the crossroads
of East Fifth and Locust Streets, other than
in 2014 when it was moved to the Grand Avenue Bridge due to construction. In the past,
CCP has brought in entertainment such as
Beverly McClellan, Crystal Waters, Mya and
even the Village People. To meet the associated costs, CCP has had to charge a small admission price to the festival, which brings upwards of 15,000 people to the area. With few
misgivings from a few East Village retailers,
the East Village, as a whole, has been fairly
welcoming to hosting Pridefest — until this
year. This year, some East Village shop owners have decided to give a resounding “no”
to having Pridefest in its traditional location.
“We’re not against Pride, we just don’t want
it here,” was the consensus. Spearheading the
“No Pridefest” with emails and flyers (going
only to select recipients) is one shop owner
who claims the Pridefest street closure will
ruin business. He would not sign off on any
street closure that would charge an admission price. With that, the CCP revamped
the design to have a free festival in the area
with a concert elsewhere that would be a
paid admission. Believing that this would
suffice, Kerry Weyers (president of CCP)
presented this new design to these retailers,
many of who had signed off with support in
previous years. Even with the free admission
to the area, it was still not acceptable to the
group. In a meeting attended by city council
members Skip Moore and Joe Gatto, these
retailers still denied the idea of a free event on
their streets after previously agreeing to a free
festival with the continued claim of “We’re
not against Pride, we just don’t want it here.”
It was then agreed that the festival could be
moved one block north to relieve some ten-
sion with the business owners on Locust.
However, a few supporting businesses would
still remain within the festival area. Pridefest,
which has had a home in the East Village for
the past several years and well before many of
these businesses came into the area, will continue as planned. Where it will be is another
issue, unless Pridefest gets more support from
East Village neighbors and the LGBT community as a whole. Or will a group of retailers in the East Village be able to push out
Pridefest while still claiming not to be against
it? Maybe the East Village isn’t quite as welcoming — in particular, to the LGBT community — as professed.
Bryan Smith
Des Moines
The Patriots are
cheaters
The Little League baseball team from Chicago — Jackie Robinson West — was stripped
of its title because of adult behavior and
placed on probation. Keep in mind we are
talking about children ages 11 to 13. If they
cheated, they should be punished. So should
the NFL football team the New England Patriots. They cheated to get to the Super Bowl,
which they won. That means big money for
them, a trophy, big rings. Will all of that be
taken away from them? Of course not. This
is the second time New England has been
caught cheating and never punished. Money
talks. As a child, I was taught that cheaters
never win, but I guess that doesn’t apply to
the New England Patriots. This is outrageous.
hold it altogether
when a server
gives you lousy
service, don’t penalize the server
for problems he
or she has no
control over (a
slow kitchen,
poorly-cooked
food, an overworked server because
someone else didn’t show up for work, a
mob of people from a tour bus that pulled
in right behind you, etc.). In addition to tips
for customers, I think it would only be fair
to include some suggestions for servers. My
list of pet peeves would include: Don’t call
customers names like Hon, Honey, Sweetie,
Sweetheart, Darlin’ etc. Don’t keep barging
into your customers’ conversations to ask
questions like “how is everything tasting?
And, if I pay you in cash, don’t ask if I want
change back. In effect, asking if the customer
wants change (or asking how much change
the customer wants) is just another way of
asking “You’re going to give me a tip, right?”
OUR 23rd YEAR / FEBRUARY
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An inside look at food industry
and how tipping really works
Jacob Whitesides
THE SOUND sPAGE 27
servers
By Ashley Buckowing
and Eleni Upah
Galentine’s Day
BELLY UP sPAGE 34
Darrell Hanson
Altoona
Steve King is at it again
It was fun reading Douglas Burns’ Freedom
Summit piece about Steve King praying for
God to pick a president He “will use to restore the soul of this great country” (Political Mercury, Jan. 28). It’s not clear if King
wants to restore the slave trade, Indian killers, “Leave it to Beaver,” bombing innocent
women and children and fetuses in Iraq, or
Shirley MacDonald something else from the past. But we do know
Des Moines President Obama, federal and state Constitutions backed by both Supreme Courts, and
the 13th chapter of St. Paul’s letter to the RoAnd here are some
mans, are increasingly problematic for King’s
more tips
weakly constructed world view.
As someone who worked in restaurants in
Tim Facto
my younger days, I enjoyed reading the cover
Des Moines
story “Server Status” (Cover story, Feb. 12).
I agreed with the recommendations in the
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reasonable to reduce your tip or even with- writer’s
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Some questions and some answers about AIB deal.
State stops some refunds. Channel 8 deserves credit.
S
ome questions:
Who owns AIB? Every Iowan.
What if the AIB-University of
Iowa deal falls through? Who knows.
Does the AIB board have to keep the
school alive? No.
Can the trustees decide to sell the site to a
developer? Under some circumstances.
What circumstances? If they use the proceeds for educational purposes.
What if they don’t? Perhaps the attorney
general could step in.
Perhaps? Well, it’s complicated.
The American Institute of Business was
founded in 1927 By Everett O. Fenton, and
14 years later he incorporated it as a nonprofit organization. Since then, it has been
owned by the public — at least in theory.
At least in theory because the Fenton family has maintained control, if not ownership,
of the college throughout the years. When
Everett Fenton stepped down as president in
1957, his son, Keith, took over. And when
Keith Fenton stepped aside as president in
1998, his daughter, Nancy Williams, became president, a $180,000-a-year job she
holds today. In a way, it’s like some mutual
insurance companies — where policyholders
are the “owners” but where somehow families keep control through several generations.
Now, though, the school is in financial
difficulty, so Williams and University of
Iowa President Sally Mason made what appears to have been a quick — if vague and
nonbinding and secret — deal for AIB to
give the campus to the University of Iowa,
which would use the site on Fleur Drive as
an urban outpost of the university. The
memorandum of understanding said the
deal would include “the possible integration
of AIB faculty, staff and students into the
University.” But that aspect pretty much fell
apart when the Board of Regents and others
got wind of the deal.
At the moment, then, it looks like AIB is
simply going to give assets worth $30 million
or so to the university and get nothing out of
it.
Under the law, that’s O.K. According
to its tax return, AIB’s mission is “educational services,” and giving away the campus
to Iowa probably comes under that broad
definition. But some folks think it’s a dumb
idea. Their only recourse is to go to the attorney general, and that probably wouldn’t
accomplish anything.
The attorney general doesn’t protect us
from dumb deals. He “has limited authority or powers over nonprofits,” according to
Geoff Greenwood, the department spokesman. “The high standard for the AG to
contemplate exercising that authority is met
when there is evidence provided to the attorney general, generally through a complaint,
that a nonprofit has clearly abandoned its
stated core charitable mission. A complaint
simply questioning the merits of a policy decision…would not trigger a request for judicial dissolution by the attorney general.”
He adds: “The issue for the attorney
general is not whether the gift is in the best
interests of the people. Rather, the issue is
whether AIB is using its charitable assets in
a manner which violates its charitable mission.” So the deal with the University of
Iowa clearly fits the mission. But a sale to
a developer or anyone else would have to be
contingent on the board using the proceeds
for “educational services.”
In case you were wondering. …
For the record: It was Channel 8, and nobody else, that did all the spadework on the
story about Councilman Joe Gatto and his
fixed ticket. …
If you didn’t get your tax refund on time
a couple of weeks ago, there’s a reason: The
Iowa Department of Revenue thought your
return might have been fraudulent.
In all, about 1,500 refunds totaling
$1,086,341 were held up during the Feb.46 period “in an abundance of caution,” the
department spokesperson told Cityview. It’s
all wrapped up in the nationwide fraud investigation involving state tax returns filed
through TurboTax. In checking, the Iowa
agency found 21 fraudulent returns, involving about $19,000.
The agency resumed writing refund
checks on Feb. 11, but not before a lot of
taxpayers complained. The department was
“deluged with complaints,” says an agency
employee. “Callers to the department are
complaining that they have 25-minute waits
and then are disconnected.”
The employee said direct deposits of Turbo Tax refunds that went into bank accounts
were reversed and that callers “want their refund, want the agency to pay their overdraft
fees, and want their credit repaired.” But
Victoria Daniels, the department spokesperson, said no refunds had actually been deposited in any taxpayer’s bank account though
about 800 refunds were recalled from the
state’s bank. CV
COMMENT: RICK GREEN
The affable Rick Green is off to Cincinnati, so now we will get yet another publisher of The Des
Moines Register.
That is not good news.
It is not easy being publisher of a newspaper. It particularly is not easy these days — when the
industry is changing dramatically and no one really knows how the economics will play out. The
Register doesn’t make its finances public, but it has been laying off workers regularly in recent
years, and its circulation has plunged to the lowest levels in nearly 100 years. So either money
isn’t pouring in over the transom or else it is being sent out in indefensible amounts to Gannett
headquarters in Virginia. Both those options are bad.
Uncertainty is the only certainty in the newspaper business today. Indeed, it would be foolish to
bet that there will be home delivery of the daily Register in five years. And if there is, it would be
foolish to assume that there’s anything in it for readers older than 45 — traditional print readers
but the upper end of the newspaper’s target demographic, in this aging state, both in print and
on its loopy website.
So the Register needs all the help it can get. Time will tell if Rick Green set the Register off in
the right direction — or the wrong one. But he had all but one of the skills needed to run the
place. He understood news. He understood business. He got involved in the community, at least
to a degree. And he was relentlessly upbeat, at least in public. An added benefit was that he truly
cared about the First Amendment — in seeming contrast to a few of his predecessors — and
spent some of his scarce dollars fighting for openness.
But he lacked one thing: He didn’t know the territory.
That’s a huge liability to overcome. (I know. I spent 15 months as editor of the Louisville
Courier-Journal, where I felt like I was editing a newspaper with one hand tied behind my back. I
didn’t know Mitch McConnell from Willie Shoemaker, though I grew to admire one of them.) An
editor and a publisher must have a great knowledge — and a great affection — for their city and
state, a knowledge that makes them confident of their facts and an affection that spurs them to
comment truthfully about those facts. Good and bad.
It takes a lifetime — a lifetime of insatiable curiosity — to learn at least some of those facts.
As for the affection, it’s kind of like falling in love. At some point, it just happens.
Rick Green knew nothing about Iowa when he came here from California to edit the newspaper
four years ago; that’s not his fault, it’s the fault of people at corporate headquarters who look
at newspaper editors and publishers as fungible goods and move them around like inventory to
stock a store whose shelves are bare. But editors are not auto parts, publishers are not bananas.
Rick Green is a quick study, and he learned a lot, about as much as you can absorb in four years,
and he didn’t commit any awful gaffes.
But the whole time, I suspect, his heart has been in Cincinnati. He was born and raised in Ohio,
he graduated from Ohio University, he spent 16 years in the newsroom of the Enquirer — and his
eyes sparkle when he talks about his years there. He knows the territory — and he is in love with
it. He’ll do a great job in Cincinnati. The paper is lucky the corporate masters didn’t pick someone
for Cincinnati who grew up in Vermont, say — or Iowa.
But where does that leave the Register?
Can Gannett find someone who knows what Joy Corning and Jo Ann Zimmerman and
Roger Jepsen and Sally Pederson and Terry Branstad have in common? Can it find someone who knows the stories of Jack Trice and Nile Kinnick? Who follows the price of soybeans and
knows how many bushels an acre of corn produces in Hamilton County? Who understands the Iowa
school-aid formula (well, that’s probably asking too much) and the history of liquor-by-the drink?
As well as someone who can build a rate card and reach those generations who think print is
ridiculous and who text each other even when they’re sitting at the same restaurant table? Someone who can wring every dollar out of the budget to make sure the newspaper has the manpower
to cover the courts as well as “Fifty Shades of Grey” and to summarize city council meetings with
the same thoroughness it devotes to “Girls” and “The Bachelor?”
And figure out a way to price what editors and publishers increasingly call “the product?”
Good luck in finding that person.
And good luck to Rick Green, who is the right person for Cincinnati. CV
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By Joe Weeg
A bird’s eye view of wrestling
Y
ou couldn’t make it? Too bad. It was Iowana at its
best. From across the state, young men and women
came to compete at the Iowa High School State
Wrestling Tournament — to see who was the strongest, the
quickest and the most clever. They did moves like the half
nelson, the single leg takedown, the double leg takedown
and the ankle pick. Of course, these might also be the specials they were offering at the concession stands. Got me.
I was mildly disappointed to find out there would be no
one wrestling in a costume calling himself “The Undertaker.” But I went this year because that’s what retired guys do.
Here’s what I saw, and here are the new words I learned.
Water bugs. At 106 pounds, these are water bugs. All
legs and arms and quick movements skimming the surface of
the mat. When they lock together, it is an entanglement of
filaments — a leg twisted around an arm, twisted around a
waist, with a head over there and a foot over here. A bundle
of limbs. The wrestlers skittle on and skittle off. A victor
is found, but I’m not sure if body parts haven’t been exchanged. A whole new water bug leaves the mat.
Bull elk. Large. Powerful. Shy, but territorial. Twohundred-eighty-five pounds of a boy not yet a man. There
is nothing mean. Nothing brutish. Nothing evil in these
mammoth boys. Gentleness is the name of the game. But
out they come to lock horns. Knotted together at the arms
and shoulders. Immovable. Neither one bends to sweep the
legs. Neither one feints to the right or to the left. How dare
they? Their mass unbalanced will quickly tumble them to
the ground. And that is the end. They struggle with this
knowledge. Locked together. Knowing that today it is you
on the ground, tomorrow it is me.
Roosters. Prancing around the gym at 182 pounds,
chests thrust out, arms sculpted with muscles, chins chiseled.
They are 17 years old going on 27. They needed to shave
twice today just to keep up appearances. And here they are.
Ready to fight. Watch them warm up off the mat. Glaring
and thumping and dropping to one knee to shoot inside the
imaginary opponent. The fans whoop it up on the sidelines.
Happy. Excited. Watching the wrestler off-stage. Forget the
actual match. This is the real arena for the 182 pounders.
Strutting their stuff in the chicken yard. And the interesting
twist? It doesn’t really matter if they lose a feather or two.
Their crow will still be heard in the morning.
Prairie dogs. The coaches all line the corners of the mat.
Sitting two abreast. Placidly at the start. Then bent at the
waist. Then hands cupped around their mouths to shout.
Then conferring intently with each other. Then — wait for
it — they spring out of their holes. Jumping and shouting
and gesturing. Whew. Back to their hole they go. Sitting
placidly once again. Wiping their furry brows with a small
hand towel.
Yellow Labs. Their butts high in the air. Chest down on
the ground. Eyes forward watching the action. Scooting to
the left. Then scooting to the right. Dancing and dancing
around all the fun. Pulling in close to slap a hand against the
mat. Darting back out to circle and circle and circle. Barking at one wrestler. Then barking at another. It doesn’t stop
until everyone is herded off the mat. Wagging their tails, the
referees are just happy to be there.
There you go. Now you know everything I know about
Iowa high school wrestling. I can’t wait for high school basketball. CV
Joe Weeg spent 31 years bumping around this town
as a prosecutor for the Polk County Attorney’s Office. Now retired, he writes about the frequently
overlooked people, places and events in Des Moines
on his blog: www.joesneighborhood.com.
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Two of a kind?
Apparently the weekends
aren’t always great for the
newly famous singer The
Weeknd. In Las Vegas on
Jan. 3, The Weeknd (Abel
Tesfaye) was hauled off
to jail for assault. But he
didn’t get in a regular silly
bar fight — The Weeknd
got in a physical, fist-throwing fight with a
police officer. Around 4:20 a.m., he was taken
into custody and was bailed out soon after.
I guess what happens
in Vegas doesn’t stay
in Vegas. Like The
Weeknd,
Malcolm
Lahori was arrested
on Jan. 30 for assault
as well — only his
was domestic. Lahori
was taken to the Polk
County Jail around 9 p.m. His bail was
set at $3,000.
Crimestoppers
This information was obtained from the Polk County Crime Stoppers website. All suspects are innocent until proven
guilty in a court of law. Des Moines Police Detective Bureau asks that anyone with information on the location or
identity of this suspect call 515-283-4864 or The Polk County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 515-223-1400.
The Des Moines Police Department
is seeking help in locating an individual regarding multiple robberies.
Adam Hamblin, 22, is wanted for two
counts of first-degree robbery. He is
being charged with two cases including a robbery at the Watrous Git ‘n’
Go and the robbery at Perkins Restaurant on East Euclid. During both
robberies, Hamblin was carrying a handgun that is believed to still be in his possession. If
you or anyone you know has information on the whereabouts of the suspect, you are asked
to contact the Des Moines Police Communications Center at 515-283-4811 or the Polk
County Crimestoppers at 515-223-1400.
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Not so friendly friends
On Feb. 13, authorities responded to a call
made by Aldina Sudic regarding a robbery.
Sudic reported to police that she was driving and came to a stoplight. While stopped,
a man wearing a tan coat and a hat that she
knew through mutual friends came up to her
car. Upon reaching the car, the man put his
hands in his pockets and acted like he had a
weapon. He demanded all of the money Sudic had, so she gave him $200. She then ran
to a nearby building to an apartment room.
Police went to the room where Sudic supposedly hid, and after announcing that they
were police, people in the room stopped
answering. Sudic was able to get the phone
number for the man who stole her money
and found he has several warrants out for his
arrest.
Blame the hamburglar
Authorities responded to a burglary on Feb.
16 at the home of Kim Wilson. The victim
reported that she left her house for a couple
hours that day, and when she came home
her door was unlocked. She thought it was
strange, so she went through her house. Wilson reported that it appeared that someone
went through the food in her kitchen and
opened a plastic bag in her refrigerator.
Victim was adamant about a police report.
There are no known suspects.
All for the beer and rock ‘n’ roll
On Feb. 17 police responded to a followup burglary call made by Gustavo Perez at
his business La Hacienda. Victim reported
that on his way to the gym he stopped by
the business to check out a burglary from
the night before. Upon arrival, he found
the door was open and an amplifier was sitting on the ramp on the north side of the
business. He entered his business and found
that various amplifiers, a soundboard, a flat
screen television and an amount of alcohol
were missing. There was also a cart on the
stage full of cases of beer that the suspects
appeared to want to take but didn’t. Perez
said he does not have a surveillance system
in place. CV
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has begun accepting totally defeated
husbands and wives for a relaxed
weekend that includes divorce, bringing to
America a concept already successful in six
European cities. The Gideon Putnam Resort
& Spa charges $5,000 for a couple to check
in on a Friday, married, but leave Sunday officially single (complete with all legal niceties and various resort amenities, including,
of course, separate rooms). Even though the
couple must be fairly level-headed to accept
this approach, the facility manager expressed
concern that since the resort also books weddings, the “uncouplers” might inadvertently
witness difficult scenes.
Weird science
Another Animal With a Worse Sex Life Than
Yours: No organism has it tougher than the
male South-East Asian coin spider, according to research reported by New Scientist in
January. It is somehow driven to mate with
a female up to four times larger who is almost as driven to eat the male as to mate.
After insemination, the male impulsively
fights off other males’ attempts to disrupt
the conception, and that means becoming a
more nimble fighter, achieved, according to
Matjaz Kuntner of the Slovenian Academy
of the Arts and Sciences, by biting off its own
genitals, since that organ comprises about
one-tenth the spider’s body weight.
Police report
The Knoxville (Tennessee) Police Department reminded motorists (via its Facebook
page) that all vehicles need working headlights for night driving. Included was a recent department photo of the car of a Sweetwater, Tennessee, motorist who was ticketed
twice the same evening with no headlights
but only flashlights tied to his bumper with
bungee cords.
Bright ideas
The Jeju Island Korean restaurant in Zhengzhou, China, staged a promotion last month
to pick up lunch tabs for the 50 “most handsome” people to dine there every day. Judging was by a panel of cosmetic surgeons (who
were partnering with the restaurant) and, as
contestant-diners posed for photographs,
they were evaluated on “quality of” eyes,
noses, mouths and especially foreheads (better if “protruding”).
Perspective
Among the participants at this year’s Davos, Switzerland, gathering of billionaires
and important people was property developer Jeff Greene, 60, who owns mansions in
New York, Malibu and Palm Springs, and
whose Beverly Hills estate is on the market
for around $195 million. Greene famously
won big betting against overvalued subprime mortgages before the 2008 Great Recession, but, shortly after landing at Davos,
he gave Bloomberg Business his take on the
symptoms of current economic turmoil (that
he had capitalized on for part of his wealth
by exploiting people’s desire for expensive
houses they ultimately could not afford).
“America’s lifestyle expectations are far too
high,” Greene explained, “and need to be
adjusted so we have less things and a smaller,
better existence.”
People with issues
In yet another chilling episode of body modification, the otherwise handsome Henry Damon, 37, married father of two, appeared in
January at the Caracas (Venezuela) International Tattoo Expo as Red Skull (archenemy
of Captain America), who has somehow fascinated Damon for years. The exhibiting of
his idolatry began with subdermal forehead
implants (ultimately replacing his eyebrows
with prominent ridges), followed by going
all-in for Red Skull by allowing a medical
school dropout to lop off what looks like half
of his nose. For the record, the “surgeon”
called Damon “a physically and intellectually
healthy person.”
New world order
Swedish public broadcaster SVT, capitalizing
on the country’s supposedly liberal sexuality
to promote an upcoming children’s series on
the human body, produced a one-minute
cartoon featuring genitals singing and dancing. However, the SVT program director
admitted in January that there was criticism
— not for salaciousness, but because the
penis was portrayed with a moustache and
the vagina with long eyelashes, which some
critics said unfortunately “reinforced gender
stereotypes.”
Least competent criminals
Police in Houston arrested Dorian WalkerGaines, 20, and Dillian Thompson, 22, after
they posted selfies on Facebook of themselves
enjoying a handful of $100 bills — photos
they took on an iPad they had stolen on Jan.
8 and whose photos automatically uploaded
to the victim’s iCloud account. CV
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Money
Compiled by Ashley Buckowing
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Paid for by taxpayers…
Urbandale Community School District
Paid in the week of Feb. 16
Amount: $144
To: ChemSearch
For: Drain Cobra Program January 2015
Amount: $90
To: Southeast Polk High School
For: Entry fee for wrestling tournament
Amount: $412.20
To: ClassroomDirect.com
For: Scientific calculator
Amount: $2,766
To: Windstar Lines
For: Jaywalkers transportation
Amount: $1,000
To: InfoSnap Inc.
For: Spanish registration service fee
Amount: $1,472.76
To: Midwest Computer Products
For: Replacing high school library screen
Amount: $300
To: Ray Center
For: Culture of Excellence and Ethics assembly
Amount: $6,697.93
To: Hiland Dairy Foods
For: Milk
Amount: $15
To: Drake University Bell Center
For: Drake Relays elementary shuffle registration
Amount: $68.77
To: Flowerama
For: Flowers for winter senior night
Amount: $205
To: Rieman Music Inc.
For: Piano tuning
Amount: $438.67
To: The Graphic Edge
For: Cheer clinic shirts
Amount: $35.98
To: Hy-Vee
For: Two birthday cakes
Amount: $90
To: Maredy Candy Co.
For: Valentine’s Day candy
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The Des Moines City Council approved travel expenses for GIS Analysts Tonia Fairbanks
($2,304) and Aaron Greiner ($2,304) to attend the annual ESRI International User Conference in San Diego, California from July 19-25. ESRI is the city’s platform for Geographic
Information Systems, and the conference offers a full week of technical training sessions
and opportunities to stay current on the advancements in GIS and geospatial technologies.
Attendees will learn about new GIS technology and uses that support the business needs
of the city and its goals, including geodata infrastructure, citizen engagement and mobile
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By David Rowley
New tournament, new experiences
The Courage League Sports 3 on 3 Wheelchair basketball tournament will take place on
Feb. 28 at 4405 121st St. in Urbandale.
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ou can’t really know someone until
you’ve walked a mile in their shoes…
or, in this case, ridden in their
wheels. This weekend at Courage League
Sports (4405 121st St. in Urbandale) offers
the chance to experience a moment confined
to a wheelchair and gain an understanding
that limitations are often set by people and
not a disability.
“The event is open to all,” said Melissa
Clarke-Wharff, founder. “It is primarily
to raise awareness about people living with
disabilities, so we are putting everyone in a
wheelchair.”
And the Feb. 28 event probably couldn’t
happen at a better time. Those scratching
their heads probably aren’t basketball fans,
while those who understand are screaming
for the madness to begin.
“We decided to put on the event to be
unique in the Des Moines area, raise awareness and thought it would pique some interest from another pool of athletes besides a
running event,” Clarke-Warff said. “In addition, the timing was to do it before March
Madness to create our own type of basketball
hype.”
While Courage League Sports is just beginning its second year, the plan is to grow
the event long-term.
“We hope this event will be an annual
event and grow to be a fun premier event in
our area,” Clarke-Warff said.
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deserves to play. Clarke-Wharff’s son, Jack,
who suffered multiple strokes at age 8 and
had to learn to do everything again, inspired
Courage League Sports. She describes Jack
as an avid sports lover, so creating an adaptive sports facility for kids like him and their
families is the reason for their mission and
vision.
“Our goal is to raise awareness that there
are more than 30,000 kids and adults in the
Greater Des Moines area who live with some
type of disability, whether it’s cognitive,
emotional or physical,” said Clarke-Warff.
“They deserve the same options as anyone
else to have an active lifestyle and opportunities to participate in sports.”
In addition to the tournament — each
team is guaranteed at least two games —
there will also be a few extras to look out for.
Similar to the NBA All-Star weekend, there
will be a 3-point contest, a dunk contest —
on a four-foot hoop — and a handful of local
celebrities in attendance as well.
“Wade Lookingbill is our lead former
Hawkeye who has put together our former
players which include Greg Brunner from
Iowa, Reece Uhlenhoff from Drake, Greg
Skinner [from] Iowa,” Clarke-Warff said.
The game is the exact same as any basketball game, minus the dribbling. Trying to
balance the ball in your lap while propelling
the chair is a challenge, and rebounding to
get loose balls is far more challenging than
one might expect.
“I think the thing that people don’t realize is the strength it takes to make the chair
roll, upper body strength and getting your
hands used to spinning the wheels,” ClarkeWarff said. “I am exhausted after playing for
30 minutes with our kids.” CV
David Rowley is an Iowa native with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University
of Iowa and a master’s in film journalism from
the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
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Gas Lamp building bought by
Kum & Go
O
fficials announced in February
that Kum & Go has purchased the
building housing the Gas Lamp,
leaving the future of the bar in question.
Frankie Farrell, who owns the Gas Lamp,
said it will remain open, though he could
not comment on the lease or the building’s
future. The property, located at 1501 Grand
Ave., is near the site of Kum & Go’s proposed new headquarters at 14th Street and
Grand Avenue. Kum & Go purchased the
Gas Lamp’s building, which dates back to
1892, for $1.25 million on Feb. 3. The company has now spent more than $14 million
on land near the site of its proposed headquarters.
Apricot Lane to open
in Valley West Mall
A women’s clothing boutique will open in
Valley West Mall in West Des Moines on
April 23. Apricot Lane is owned by Whitney
Harbach, and the store will feature a mix of
clothes, shoes and accessories. The store is
part of a franchise, though each store is under local ownership and tailored to the local
market. It offers styles for women in their
teens through 50s and receives new shipments almost daily. Apricot Lane opened a
store in Coral Ridge Mall last September,
but this will be the first Des Moines-area location. It will take the former spot of Avon
on the upper level of Valley West Mall.
Avon moved to the former Lincoln & Lexi
children’s clothing sport. Visit www.apricotlaneboutique.com or find it on Facebook.
Accumold announces multimilliondollar expansion in Ankeny
Ankeny-based plastic injection molding
company Accumold announced plans for
a $10 million expansion to its Ankeny factory. The project, which is expected to break
ground this spring, will add 40,000 square
feet and 200 jobs during the next three years.
The company currently has 221 employees
and operates around the clock. Accumold
made a similar expansion in 2010 at the
same location, which totaled $7 million, aided by $800,000 in tax credits from the Iowa
Economic Development Authority. There is
no word yet on whether the company will
seek financial help from state or city officials
for the newest expansion.
More changes coming to Jordan
Creek Town Center
As the 10-year leases begin to expire at Jordan Creek Town Center, stores are leaving
and new ones are taking their place. Godiva
Chocolatier closed in January after choosing
not to renew its lease. Radio Shack will close
soon, following the company’s announcement of bankruptcy and plans to close half
its stores. True Style is a women’s clothing
store taking the place of Wet Seal, which
filed for bankruptcy last year. Spring Valley
Wireless is moving out of the mall and to
the nearby Village shopping area where True
Style was formerly located. Serenity Aveda
hair salon has moved to West Glen Town
Center, but Aveda Jordan Creek will remain
in the mall, mostly selling Aveda products.
Sam’s Club to hire 170 people
for new Ankeny store
Sam’s Club is scheduled to open a new location in Ankeny sometime this summer and is
expecting to hire 170 people to work there.
Both part- and full-time jobs are available.
Sam’s Club opened a hiring center earlier in
February at 1802 S.E. Delaware Ave., Suite
107 in Ankeny. It will be open from 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays. The new store
will be the ninth Sam’s Club in Iowa and
the second in the metro, located at 4625 S.E.
Delaware Ave.
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The Learning Post in Urbandale
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Kym Howe has taken on ownership of The
Learning Post, a resource for educational
products and classroom supplies for teachers, homeschoolers, daycares and parents.
Located at 2761 100th St. in Urbandale,
The Learning Post has been in business for
more than 38 years. Howe has a background
in retail and technology, and she plans to
make the store more efficient for customers
to shop online in the future by upgrading
the store’s website. She also plans to expand
brands and products offered at the store for
existing and new customers. Call 515-3318008, visit www.learningpostltd.com or find
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candidates don’t like. Count our new
U.S. senator among them.
When asked, they often claim they never
thought about it, that they don’t answer “hypotheticals.”
Should people who have abortions or
doctors who perform them be fined — like
we do with speeders on our highways — or
should they be tossed into jails or strapped
into an electric chair?
Misdemeanor or felony?
There’s a big difference.
But pro-life candidates rarely talk about
this.
They may say, “Let the penalty fit the
crime,” but on abortion they won’t say what
the penalty should be.
So in Political Mercury’s first interview
with Sen. Joni Ernst we asked her the following: If your pro-life views prevail and abortion is prohibited, what should the penalty
be for a woman who has an abortion and a
doctor who provides one?
“That’s a hypothetical and so I’m not going to go...” Ernst said.
But isn’t that the endgame of the pro-life
movement?
“It would be, I think, to just know that
there are supports in place and that children
are able to find loving homes,” Ernst said.
“But it is a hypothetical at this point because
we do have a Supreme Court decision (Roe
V. Wade) that is out there that keeps it legal.”
Does Ernst, who spotlighted her antiabortion stance as the leading issue on her
campaign website, think abortion should be
criminalized?
“I’m not going to go into that,” Ernst
said in the interview. “My position is prolife.”
How can you be pro-life politically without saying you want penalties applied to
people for being involved in abortions?
“I’m not going to go down that avenue
because we have a Supreme Court ruling in
place,” Ernst said. “But what I want to do
is ensure that mothers, or pregnant women,
when they are pregnant, they know that
there other options out there. I would love
to see every child saved. But that’s not the
case right now.”
We are growing an odd crop of social
conservatives in Red Oak these days.
Ernst, based on her answers to straightforward, fundamental questions about abortion, would seem to be more in line with Bill
Clinton’s “safe, legal and rare” positioning
when it comes to any government regulation
of the termination of pregnancies.
In fact, if you examine Ernst’s answers,
she’s essentially parroting the pleas of generally liberal women’s-center-advocate types
who tell us: we need more “supports” (Ernst’s
word) and information on “options.”
Forget jail time, ladies. Hold on to that
medical license, Dr. Abortion.
Ernst, it seems, would have us print more
brochures showing happily adopted babies,
maybe add some tax credits to juice such
infant transfers from unwanting parents to
wanting ones.
In the contemporary debate over abortion, what separates pro-life from pro-choice
is one word: criminalization.
I don’t think Joni Ernst believes abortion
is murder. And if she won’t call abortion
murder, is she really pro-life?
Fawning fans of her folksy campaign advertisements were content with Ernst after
hearing her say “pro-life.” But in the defining moment, Ernst doesn’t stand with movement conservatives on abortion.
She couldn’t bring herself to simply say
abortion is a crime that should be punished?
Well, senator, what is abortion then? A
regrettable procedure?
Iowans deserve the confusion. We allow
candidates to run as unwrapped brands and
don’t challenge them enough as people. CV
Douglas Burns is a fourth-generation Iowa newspaperman who
resides in Carroll. He and his family own and publish newspapers in
Carroll, Jefferson and other neighboring communities.
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readers in our annual poll.
By Eleni Upah and Ashley Buckowing
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contest to honor those people and businesses that are
doing things right in the community. The awards
have grown even bigger this year, with new categories and
thousands of voters sharing their opinions on everything
from the Best Onion Rings in Des Moines to the Best
Outdoor Live Music Venue.
The Best Of Des Moines awards recognize the hard
work of those who strive to make the Des Moines metro
the great community it is today. With innovative ideas,
strong leadership and unique skills, these people have made
a difference — and our readers show their appreciation for
that year after year with these awards.
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Using local ingredients for each dish and
local reclaimed wood for the building and
foundation of the restaurant, Eatery A is
dedicated to Iowa and its patrons. They
boast delicious Mediterranean food and a
fantastic happy hour with half-off pizzas,
beer and wine every day before 6 p.m. It’s
no wonder our readers can’t stay away. 2932
Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. 515-282-8085;
www.eateryadsm.com.
Runners-up: Malo; RoCA
Best Family Restaurant
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
At first thought, it might seem odd that
our readers chose an undead theme as the
Best Family Restaurant in Des Moines. But
when it comes to food that satisfies guests
of all ages, Zombie Burger really has the
edge. From its gourmet toppings on burgers to the cereal-infused smoothies, kids and
adults both love it. 300 E. Grand Ave., Des
Moines. 515-244-9292; www.zombieburgerdm.com.
Runners-up: Jethro’s BBQ; Tursi’s Latin
King
Best Kept Secret on the
Restaurant Scene
Marino’s Italian Restaurant
Sometimes it’s hard to find good spaghetti
outside your own kitchen. Even the best
Italian restaurants won’t make it the way
you usually like it, and it never really seems
worth the price. That’s not the case at Marino’s Italian Restaurant, as the voters point
out by naming it the Best Kept Secret on the
Restaurant Scene. They promise you’ll never
be disappointed with the food here — even
the regular spaghetti. 5801 Hickman Road,
Des Moines. 515-255-3931; www.marinosrestaurant.com.
Runners-up: Cooper’s on 5th; Flying
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Best Restaurant Period
Centro
Some words of advice: stop settling. It’s
time to up your food game, and stop having the “I don’t know, where do you want
to go?” argument night after night. That
ends now, because Centro is here, and the
people of Des Moines think it’s damn good.
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St., Des Moines. 515-248-1780; www.centrodesmoines.com.
Runners-up: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab;
Jethro’s BBQ
Courtesy of Centro
Best New Restaurant
Best Fine Dining
Centro
Tile floor: check. White tablecloths: check.
Fine wines and expertly set plates: check and
check. Centro goes above and beyond to
bring fine dining to the heart of Des Moines,
and the readers would like to recognize it.
1003 Locust St., Des Moines. 515-2481780; www.centrodesmoines.com.
Runners-up: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
& Wine Bar; Django
Best Chef
George Formaro
If you’ve been around Des Moines for a
while, you probably know George Formaro’s
name. If you haven’t, this ought to help:
He’s the creative mastermind behind Centro,
Django, South Union Bread Café, Gateway
Market & Café, Zombie Burger and Malo.
It’s safe to say this man knows a thing or two
about good — make that great — food.
Runners-up: Tom McKern–Zombie
Burger + Drink Lab; Sam Auen–Tacopocalypse
Best Wait Staff
Whether celebrating a birthday, promotion or just a Saturday night, Cityview readers says
Centro is the place to go for an elegant meal in an outstanding setting.
strange combination, but the Tavern makes
it work exceptionally well. They’re known
for their signature thin crust and pizza sauce.
And as our readers know, good pizza really
is all one needs in life. 205 Fifth St., Valley
Junction. 515-255-9827; www.tavernpizza.
com.
Runners-up: Cooper’s on 5th; G Mig’s
5th Street Pub
Best West Glen Restaurant
Centro
No one likes sitting for long periods of time
with empty water glasses and a dry wine
glass. No one likes messy hands with no napkins, and we all hate waiting 45 minutes for
a bill. Luckily, you won’t have that issue at
Centro. The wait staff knows how to make
its customers happy, and the servers always
have smiles on their faces. They aren’t afraid
to have a conversation with you and always
check back to ask how your food is tasting.
Don’t like it? They’ll fix it. Happy servers
make for happy customers. 1003 Locust
St., Des Moines. 515-248-1780; www.centrodesmoines.com.
Runners-up: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab;
John & Nick’s Steak & Prime Rib
Best Valley Junction Restaurant
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Restaurant
Margaritas, root beer floats, Chicago deep
dish, lasagna — that might sound like a
Bonefish Grill
When it comes to seafood, Bonefish Grill
doesn’t slack off. Its gourmet menu infuses a medley of flavors and ingredients to
bring delicious plates and unique foods to
its guests, and our readers can’t get enough.
Before you hit the West Glen bars this weekend, make a stop at Bonefish — you won’t
be disappointed. 650 S. Prairie View Drive,
West Des Moines. 515-267-0064; www.
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Runners-up: Wellman’s Pub and Rooftop; Wok in Motion
Best East Village Restaurant
Zombie Burger + Drink
Lab
How many restaurants offer a funnel cake
bun, Skittles barbecue sauce and a mozzarella balloon side dish? We can think of one,
and it’s conveniently located in the East Village. A truly unique staple on the streets of
downtown Des Moines, our readers say ev-
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once you go, you’ll only be planning your
next meal there. 300 E. Grand Ave., Des
Moines. 515-244-9292; www.zombieburgerdm.com.
Runners-up: Alba Restaurant; Lucca Restaurant
Best Drake Area Restaurant
Drake Diner
The best thing about small-town diners is
stopping in at 4 p.m. every Wednesday and
getting to know the server who always takes
your order and knows exactly how you want
it. There’s something about the regularity
and comfort of a classic diner that keeps us
coming back. The Drake Diner has this idea
down to a tee, and proudly advertises that
they welcome all of their customers like family. 1111 25th St., Des Moines. 515-2771111; www.drakediner.com.
Runners-up: Jethro’s BBQ; Woody’s
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Christopher’s Restaurant
Christopher’s is basically the greatest combination of Italian dining and comfortable
family-style dining that has ever existed
— at least, that’s what our readers say. If the
food doesn’t keep you coming back for more
(unlikely), the fun environment will definitely draw you back. Owned by the Giu-
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Runners-up: Chef’s Kitchen; Flying Mango
Best Ingersoll Area Restaurant
Eatery A
Eatery A is a mixture of classy and trendy,
with plenty of fabulous food. Not only will
guests see Mediterranean inspiration in the
menu, but they’ll also see hints of Spain,
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Runners-up: Star Bar; Sakari Sushi
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Best American Food
Americana Restaurant and
Lounge
Not only is Americana known for the best
bombshell brunch you can find in the city,
the restaurant also has some fantastic classic
American food. It features a “winner win-
on Sunday Funday and grab some wine because Sunday night at Americana is BYOW
night (bring your own wine) with no corkage fee. 1312 Locust St., Des Moines. 515283-1312; http://americanadsm.com.
Runners-up: Zombie Burger + Drink
Lab; Jethro’s BBQ
Best Vegetarian/Vegan
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New World Café
Not only does New World Café feature delicious new vegan meals every week (made
with no dairy, eggs or honey) it’s also a business that strives to better the community
and environment. New World supports local farms and businesses, donates to activists
and composts their food scraps instead of
throwing them in the garbage. Good food
and good values — New World is the best
of both worlds. 223 E. Walnut St., Des
Moines. 515-244-0029; http://newworldcafedsm.com.
Runners-up: Fresh Café & Market; Ritual
Café
Gusto Pizza Co.
It may come as a surprise, but gluten-free
pizza really can be delicious. Our readers
think the best gluten-free pizza belongs to
Gusto, and they come in the form of some of
the most interesting combinations around.
http://gustopizzaco.com.
Runners-up: New World Café; Fresh Café
& Market
Best Italian
Tursi’s Latin King
With several awards to its name (and now
11 from Cityview), Latin King proves itself to be the people’s favorite Italian food
in the metro. For more than 60 years, Latin
King has been serving up the perfect pasta
and decadent desserts like tiramisu. 2200
Hubbell Ave., Des Moines. 515-266-4466;
http://tursislatinking.com.
Runners-up: Tumea & Sons Restaurant;
Centro
Best Mexican
Tasty Tacos
If you’ve never been to Tasty Tacos, don’t
mushrooms. You’ll pay less than most chain
restaurants and for the same quality, which
is part of the reason readers keep going back.
www.tastytacos.com.
Runners-up: El Rodeo; Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Best Thai
Cool Basil
Aside from the traditional Thai dishes served
here, Cool Basil offers sushi, sashimi and nigiri in a casual, fun environment. Readers
love the authentic flavors and ingredients.
It’s the perfect spot for a quick lunch or an
evening meal. 1250 86th St., Clive. 515225-8111; http://coolbasiliowa.com.
Runners-up: Thai Flavors; Blu Thai Food
& Sushi
Best Chinese
Hy-Vee Chinese Express
We know eating at a grocery store sounds
strange, but if you are a true Des Moines
resident, that means you’ve almost definitely
eaten at Hy-Vee before and didn’t regret it.
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Runners-up: China Café; Tsing Tsao
Best Japanese
Taki
For the last 13 years, Taki has been inspiring Des Moines with its variety of sushi,
teppanaki and hibachi. Taki strives to create the most authentic Japanese cuisine experience possible by using teppan cooking,
which means making everything on an iron
griddle. Its hibachi chefs put on an outstanding show while making each dish. If you’re
looking for a new experience and dying to
try something new, head over to Taki and
get a taste of Japan. 2677 NW 86th St.,
Urbandale. 515-331-3030; www.takisteakhouse.com.
Runners-up: Akebono; Miyabi 9
Best Mediterranean
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Waterfront Seafood Market
Ohana Steakhouse
The chefs at Waterfront have perfected the
techniques of cooking seafood, and the residents of Des Moines have taken notice. The
staff is trained to know everything about the
food it serves, from cooking techniques to seasonings used, so if customers have questions,
they’ll be prepared with an immediate answer.
http://waterfrontseafoodmarket.com.
Runners-up: Bonefish Grill; Splash Seafood Bar & Grill
For those who don’t know what hibachi is,
it’s when you sit at a table with a grill top
in the middle, and a personal chef comes out
to cook your food on it in front of you. At
Ohana, chefs are friendly and entertaining
and will make your food exactly the way you
like it. They’ll enjoy a good conversation with
guests and try to make them laugh with impressive food tricks, which makes the experience fun and exciting for everyone at the table. 2900 University Ave., West Des Moines.
515-225-3325; www.ohanasteakhouse.com.
Runners-up: Taki; Appare
Falafel, kabobs and gyros are some of the
main dishes at Fresh Mediterranean Express.
The menu is not all that extensive, but the
items it does have are all house favorites,
as evidenced by the amount of voters who
choose it again and again. 15 N.E. Carefree
Lane, Waukee. 515-987-6870; http://freshmediterraneanexpress.com.
Runners-up: Open Sesame; Olympic
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Wasabi Chi
Best Vietnamese
A Dong
If you’ve never had Vietnamese food, trust
the people who have — they can all testify
to the greatness of A Dong. With more than
140 entrees that include vegan and vegetarian options, A Dong also offers healthy appetizers, drinks and desserts. 1511 High St.,
Des Moines. 515-284-5632; www.adongrestaurant.com.
Runners-up: Vietnam Café; Pho 888
The menu is comprised of authentic Asian
cuisine, because it was created by the owner,
whose hometown is in China, and the executive chef, who is from Japan. Rest assured
that if you love sushi or you’re trying it for
the first time, Wasabi Chi is the place to go.
5418 Douglas Ave., Des Moines. 515-5288246; www.wasabichicuisine.com.
Runners-up: Sakari Sushi Lounge; The
Mongolian Buffet, Ames
Best Steakhouse
John & Nick’s Steak &
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With two family boys behind the business of
John & Nick’s, it’s easy to feel like you’re coming home as soon as you walk in the door. The
restaurant is black and red and classy all over,
with prime USDA steaks on the menu that
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Best Breakfast
Waveland Café
Serving up giant omelets and hashbrowns to
die for, the Waveland is a city-wide favorite for homemade breakfast food. The staff
knows many customers by name, and the
cooks make the food almost faster than customers can order it. 4708 University Ave.,
Des Moines. 515-279-4341
Runners-up: Jethro’s BBQ; Perk Up Café
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Best Chef and Best Family Restaurant
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2015
Nominations include Best Wait Staff,
Best Steakhouse, Best Salad Bar
and Best Wine Selection
Palmer’s is a Des Moines favorite for lunch,
dinner and everything in between. It offers
a long list of homemade sandwiches, a variety of freshly tossed salads and more types
of pasta salads and cold salads than a person
could possibly desire. 2843 Ingersoll Ave.,
Des Moines. 515-274-4004; www.palmersdeliandmarket.com.
Runners-up: Hagar’s Manhattan Deli;
B&B Market
Best Burger
B-Bop’s
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only with better food and no roller skates.
Stop by for a range of burgers, but don’t forget the classic chili cheese fries and a chocolate shake. Neon lights and all, B-Bop’s can
do no wrong when it comes to burgers, as
our readers like to point out every year.
http://b-bops.com.
Runners-up: Big City Burgers & Greens;
Best Pizza
Gusto Pizza Company
For the second year in a row, Gusto Pizza
will celebrate the title of Best Pizza in Des
Moines, which says a lot considering all of
the fantastic pizza places in the metro. Our
readers like Gusto for its specialty pizzas and
the option to create their own pie. 1905 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. 515-244-8786;
http://gustopizzaco.com.
Runners-up: Fong’s Pizza; Pagliai’s Pizza;
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place winner four
years running into second place is the Hiland
Bakery. It’s a Des Moines-area favorite for its
fresh goodies each day, but especially for the
artfully decorated sugar cookies, which make
any occasion a special occasion. 3615 Sixth
Ave., Des Moines. 515-282-4059; www.
facebook.com/HilandBakery.
Runners-up: La Mie Bakery; South Union
Bakery
Best Cupcake Store
Scratch Cupcakery
We might have thought the cupcake craze
was just a fad biding its time until the next
baked good came around — but we would
have been wrong. Scratch Cupcakery proves
everyone still loves the unique flavors and
pretty decorations on every single mini cake
it offers, and there are a lot of flavors. 7450
Bridgewood Blvd. Suite 215, West Des
Moines. 855-833-5719; www.scratchcupcakery.com.
Runners-up: Crème Cupcake & Dessert;
Della Dolce Bakery
Best Burrito
Bandit Burrito
The custom stylings of Bandit Burrito have
bumped it from last year’s runner-up to this
year’s favorite. With more than 35 items
for customers to choose from, Chef Robert
Moore promises to build “the best burrito of
your life.” Merle Hay Road, Johnston. 515254-9999; www.banditburrito.com.
Runners-up: Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh;
Tacopocalypse
Best Dessert
Crème Cupcake & Dessert
With cocktails just as decadent as the desserts themselves, it’s no surprise the voters
have named Crème Cupcake and Dessert
their favorite spot to satiate their sweet tooth.
From cheesecake and lava cake to cupcakes
and cake balls, when you’re looking for the
perfect cap to the evening, our readers say
you’ll find it here. 543 28th St., Des Moines.
515-288-1050; www.cremecupcake.com.
Runners-up: Scratch Cupcakery; La Mie
Bakery
Best BBQ
Jethro’s BBQ
Now with eight locations around the metro,
Jethro’s BBQ is always near the top of restaurants when Des Moines residents think
of BBQ. Jethro’s menu of slow-cooked and
smoked meats waters the mouth of anyone
just thinking about it, leaving no question as
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Runners-up: Smokey D’s BBQ; Woody’s
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Best Onion Rings
Maxie’s Restaurant
Maxie’s is now a seven-time winner of this
award, proving two things: You don’t have
to be the biggest to be the best, and people
really like onion rings. Hand-cut, handbreaded and fried to a crispy golden brown,
they’re the perfect complement to any entrée. 1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines.
515-223-1463; www.maxiesrestaurant.com.
Runners-up: Chuck Celsi’s Tavern Restaurant; Nick’s Bar & Grill
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Zombie Burger has been known to take its
food to a new level, and they’ve even done it
with the basic french fry, which isn’t so basic at this local favorite. Loaded with bacon,
cheddar and chili, they make a meal all their
own. Or get the regular order to go with a
burger — readers say you won’t regret either
option. 300 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines.
515-244-9292; www.zombieburgerdm.com.
Runners-up: Smashburger; B-Bop’s
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chicken wings are definitely a highlight on
the menu. The voters can’t get enough of
the slow-smoked wings, as they’ve proven by
naming it the best place for them four years
in a row. https://jethrosdesmoines.com.
Runners-up: Chicken Coop; Buffalo Wild
Wings
Best Nachos
University Library Café
Ahh, nachos. One of the best appetizers on
any menu. They’re easy enough to whip up
at home, but it’s just so much more satisfying to have them brought to the table while
you await the rest of the meal. For the best
nachos in the metro, our readers have chosen University Library Café every year for its
variety. 3506 University Ave., Des Moines.
515-255-0433; http://thelibrarydm.com.
Runners-up: Jethro’s BBQ; Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
Best Taco
Tasty Tacos
This is a new category on the list, but it’s been
a long time coming. There are too many places in the area to count that serve brag-worthy
tacos, but the readers have spoken, and they
say Tasty Tacos has the best. With quick service, cheap prices and deliciously fresh ingredients, you don’t have to guess why this is a
local favorite. www.tastytacos.com.
Runners-up: Tacopocalypse; Malo
Best Ribs
Smokey D’s BBQ
If the winner of this new category is a surprise to you, you probably haven’t tried
Smokey D’s yet. It’s won hundreds — literally hundreds — of awards for BBQ, so you
can bet they make a mean rack of ribs. www.
smokeydsbbq.com.
Runners-up: Jethro’s BBQ; Woody’s
Smoke Shack
Best Tenderloin
Smitty’s
When it comes to tenderloins, the voters say
Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop is the only place
to go. Since 1967, three generations of the
Smith family have been serving large breaded tenderloins that beat all others. 1401
Army Post Road, Des Moines. 515-2874742; www.smittystenderloins.com.
Runners-up: Nick’s Tenderloin; Jethro’s
BBQ
Best Soup
Palmer’s Deli & Market
The ever-changing soup menu at Palmer’s
Deli makes it a favorite in this category year
after year. Palmer’s Chili, Wisconsin Cheese,
Chicken Enchilada and Tomato Basil Ravioli are just a few of the many options that
change daily at Palmer’s. www.palmersdeliandmarket.com.
Runners-up: South Union Bread Cafe;
Gateway Market
Best Cheese Store
The Cheese Shop
With more than 100 artisan and farmhouse
cheeses available, readers voted The Cheese
Shop the Best Cheese Store in this new category. Customers can enjoy a cheese tasting
bar with craft beer, wine and cured meats,
and the events and workshops make it a real
experience. 833 42nd St., Des Moines. 515528-8181; http://thecheeseshopdsm.com.
Runners-up: Gateway Market; Hy-Vee
gersoll Ave., Des Moines. 515-577-1924;
http://bistromontage-hub.com.
Runners-up: Django; La Mie Bakery; Table 128 Bistro & Bar
Best Appetizers
Best Bar Food
Jethro’s BBQ
Star Bar
Knocking the High Life Lounge out of first
place, the voters have made Star Bar this
year’s winner — no doubt for its variety of
classic bar food and ethnic options. From hot
wings and burgers to sesame crusted ahi tuna
and crab rangoons, visitors can find something to fit any mood. 2811 Ingersoll Ave.,
Des Moines. 515-244-0790; www.facebook.
com/pages/Star-Bar/136274343103802.
Runners-up: The High Life Lounge;
Francies
Best Bistro Fare
Bistro Montage
The French-inspired menu at Bistro Montage wins this award year after year for nine
straight titles. Our readers love the seasonal,
local ingredients and the reasonable prices
of these one-of-a-kind food items. 2724 In-
For the second year, Jethro’s takes home the
award for Best Appetizers. The only problem
with the large menu of meal-starters at these
restaurants is deciding which ones to pick
and which to skip, as they are all just that
good. https://jethrosdesmoines.com.
Runners-up: Trostel’s Dish Restaurant;
Americana; Eatery A
Best Coffee/Coffeehouse
Smokey Row Coffee
When it comes to meeting a friend for a
latte, sipping a cup of tea over a good book
or fueling a study session with espresso, our
readers say Smokey Row is their favorite
place to go. 1910 Cottage Grove Ave., Des
Moines. 515-244-2611; https://smokeyrow.
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Runners-up: Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure; Java Joe’s
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Best Salad Bar
Chicago Speakeasy
In the second year of this category, we’ve seen
as many winners. This year, Chicago Speakeasy’s salad bar wins the hearts of the voters.
With dozens of different toppings and dressings, it tops most other salad bars. But it’s
the dozens of other noodle and dessert salads
that really seal the deal. Whether dining in or
taking it to go, you’ll find every option here.
1520 Euclid Ave., Des Moines. 515-2433141; www.chicagospeakeasyrestaurant.com.
Runners-up: John & Nick’s Steak &
Prime Rib; Hy-Vee
Best Wine Selection
John & Nick’s Steak &
Prime Rib
From sparkling dessert wines to rich reds,
John and Nick’s sells just about any bottle you can imagine. Wines from regions
around the world appear on the two-page
list, most of which can only be purchased
by the bottle, but our readers say it’s worth
every penny. 15970 Hickman Road, Clive.
515-987-1151; www.johnandnicks.com.
Runners-up: Louie’s Wine Dive; Django
Centro
When looking to load up on carbs of the
most delicious variety, our readers don’t
look any further than downtown’s Centro.
It’s Italian menu features fresh ingredients
and unique combinations that leave every
stomach happily full at the end of the meal.
1003 Locust St., Des Moines. 515-2481780; www.centrodesmoines.com.
Runners-up: Palmer’s Deli & Market;
Chicago Speakeasy
Best Place for a $5 Lunch
Tasty Tacos
It’s easy to find a cheap lunch at Tasty Tacos, where every item is less than the $5
mark, but still delicious. For a fast meal that
won’t put much of a dent in the wallet, the
voters consistently choose this local favorite.
www.tastytacos.com.
Runners-up: Tacopocalypse; Hy-Vee
Best Place for a $10 Dinner
When it comes to getting quality food for a
low-budget price, Zombie Burger comes in
with the win. Their unique combinations
for unlikely foods piled on burgers make
for a surprisingly delicious meal. Even more
surprising is how affordable those decadent
flavors are. 300 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines.
Runners-up: A Dong; Tasty Tacos
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Best Place to Chow After 2 a.m.
Fong’s Pizza
Whoever thought to put a late-night pizza
joint next to the biggest bar district in town
had a pure stroke of genius. When the drinks
aren’t being served anymore, our readers
know Fong’s is the place to go, with pizza by
the slice and classic toppings to end a night
on the town the right way. 223 Fourth St.,
Des Moines. 515-323-3333; http://fongspizza.com.
Runners-up: Abelardo’s Mexican Restaurant; Big Tomato Pizza
Best Hangover Food
When it comes to treating a hangover, most
people opt for greasy, fried comfort food to
heal the wounds of the night before. Zombie
Burger offers a variety of fried appetizers to
When it comes to late-night dining, Fong’s knows exactly what customers want. Serving
some of the best pizza in the metro into the early hours of the day is what makes it the
Best Place to Chow After 2 a.m.
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Runners-up: Django; Eatery A
Best Patio Restaurant
Eatery A
After opening less than a year ago, Eatery A
has stolen the hearts of our readers — and
the title of Best Patio Restaurant. When the
weather turns warm, it’s hard to find an open
table at any of the many patios in the metro,
but the voters say this is the one worth waiting for. 2932 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines.
515-282-8085; www.eateryadsm.com.
Runners-up: Dos Rios; Zombie Burger +
Drink Lab
Made by Iowa State Professor Hans van Leeuwen, IngeniOz is said to lessen the effects of
a hangover due to its purity. It was named the Best Vodka of 2015 by Cityview readers.
start the healing, and every kind of burger
you’ve never thought of to finish the job.
The first winner in this new category, the
readers like its many options — and many
cheeses. 300 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines.
Runners-up: Waveland Café; Mullet’s
Restaurant
Best First Date Spot
Centro
When the people of Des Moines are looking
to impress on the first date, they take them
to Centro for a classic Italian dinner and an
upscale environment. Yet again, Centro wins
this one for its mood lighting and intimate
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Best Place to Get a Doughnut
Dahl’s
Despite its recent store closures around the
metro, the people of Des Moines stand by
this grocery store and its tasty treats. Whether customers are picking up just one doughnut for themselves or a dozen for the office,
they trust Dahl’s to make them taste as sweet
as they look. www.dahlsfoods.com.
Runners-up: Donut King; Dunkin’ Donuts
Best Caterer
Taste! To Go and Catering
This award sees a new winner each year, and
Taste! To Go is 2015’s. Readers enjoy the
full-service catering for all of their events,
whether they require a box lunch, appetizers,
brunch, served plates or wedding and special
event buffets. Taste! To Go has been delivering creative dishes with fresh ingredients for
years. 4700 University Ave., Des Moines.
515-277-8646; www.tastetogo.net
Best Food Delivery
Thai Flavors
If you’re surprised to hear this is the first
time we’ve introduced this category, we’re
right there with you. The ability to get readyto-eat food delivered to your door is one of
the many benefits that come along with living in a city. And though there are many to
choose from, the readers say Thai Flavors is
the best place to get fresh food delivered to
your home. http://thaiflavorsiowa.com.
Runners-up: In the Bag; Hy-Vee
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Des Moines’ premier seafood restaurant,
this 5 star establishment, Dirona and Wine
Spectator Award Winner, serves fresh
seafood, expressed daily from Hawaii and
other coastal ports. Quality service,
attention to detail, extraordinary art,
atmosphere, Reggae music and 9, huge salt
water aquariums, make this restaurant
a favorite. The Splash Oyster Bar features
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Hockenberg’s
For the second year this category has been
included, Hockenberg’s has earned the
title of Best Restaurant Supply Company.
After 100 years of supplying restaurants in
the metro, customers rely on its reputation
for excellence and attention to detail. 6000
Aurora Ave., Des Moines. 515-282-0033;
www.hockenbergs.com.
Runners-up: Bolton & Hay; Sysco
Best Import Beer
Best Food Truck
Nana’s Sweet Treats
While the number of food trucks has been increasing on busy city streets, the nominees in
this category were varied. But the people have
spoken, and it seems they’ve let their sweet
tooth do the talking, making Nana’s Sweet
Treats their favorite food truck in the metro.
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Runners-up: The Spot; Magnolia Kitchen
& Grocery; Melts Without Borders
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the Best Domestic Beer. www.budweiser.com.
Runners-up: Bud Light; Coors Light
Best Soft Drink
Pepsi
An upset has taken this category by storm
this year, making it clear that Des Moines
voters are drinking more Pepsi than Coke.
www.pepsico.com.
Runners-up: Coke; Diet Coke
Best Rum
Captain Morgan
This classic is a product of a Belgian brewery
established hundreds — yep, we said hundreds — of years ago. The quality taste and
standard has carried over for centuries and
is still considered the best import by Des
Moines drinkers. www.stellaartois.com.
Runners-up: el Bait Shop; Hessen Haus
Just because Coke wasn’t voted the favorite soft drink this year doesn’t mean Captain Morgan has gone anywhere. Whether
they’re mixing it with pop or juice, this
brand has been the readers’ favorite for years.
www.captainmorgan.com.
Runners-up: Bacardi; Malibu
Best Domestic Beer
Best Vodka
Budweiser
Best Craft Beer
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After just a few short years on the market,
Confluence Brewing has made its mark on
the beer drinkers of Des Moines. Its famous
Des Moines IPA was voted the Best Craft
Beer for back-to-back wins for brewmasters
John Martin and Ken Broadhead. 1235
Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines. 515-2859005; http://confluencebrewing.com.
Runners-up: Blonde Fatale – Peace Tree
Brewing Co.; Ruthi – Exile Brewing Co.
Maybe it’s the tear-inducing Super Bowl commercials Budweiser unveils each year or the
smooth taste of the refreshing cold brew —
either way, the people of Des Moines say it’s
IngeniOz
A new local drink has taken over this category for the Best Vodka. Created by Iowa State
University professor Hans van Leeuwen, IngeniOz is said to be the purest vodka on the
market, which means drinkers can expect less
of a hangover when they pour this in their
glass. Produced right here in Cumming,
Iowa, this probably won’t be the last award
for IngeniOz. http://iowadistilling.com.
Runners-up: Tito’s Homemade; Grey
Goose
Best Whiskey
Templeton Rye
So there might have been a little controversy
with Templeton, but that doesn’t change
the fact that people love its whiskey. Drink
it straight or in a cocktail, it’ll put the hair on
your chest and the fun in your night. www.
templetonrye.com.
Runners-up: Cedar Ridge; Jack Daniels
Best Tequila
Patron
For the finest margaritas and the smoothest
shots, our readers turn to Patron Tequila.
Coming from Jalisco, Mexico, it’s earned a
place in the hearts of people the world over,
including right here in Des Moines. www.
patrontequila.com.
Runners-up: Don Julio; Jose Cuervo
SHOPPING
Glazed Expressions
Winner of 2014’s Best Locally Owned Business, Best Mom & Pop, Best Paint and Sip
Studio and Best Gift Shop, it’s probably not
a surprise that Glazed Expressions stole the
win for Best Store (overall) in Cityview’s
2015 awards. Choose anything from pottery, painting, candles and more to entertain
both kids and adults. The classes and parties are a fan favorite for crafty people across
the metro. 8826 Swanson Blvd., Clive. 515224-4700; www.glazedexpressions.com
Runners-up: Hy-Vee; Raygun
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Badowers
Serving the metro for more than 50 years, Badowers has acquired quite the following. Its
eclectic styles have even garnered attention
from Esquire as one of America’s top men’s
stores. So it’s no surprise that Badowers has
climbed from runner-up on Cityview’s annual awards to the top of this year’s list for
best men’s clothing stores in Des Moines.
2817 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. 515-2832121; http://badowers.com
Runners-up: Mr. B Clothing; G & L
Clothing
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Blond Genius
From the East Village all the way to West
Des Moines, Blond Genius edged out last
year’s winner, Aimée, for the ladies’ favorite
clothing store of 2015. Maybe it has something to do with the wall of denim or all the
stylish jewelry the store offers. We’re guessing it’s a bit of both that brings shoppers to
this bright, stylish store over and over again.
165 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 165,
blondgenius.com
Runners-up: Aimée; Mint L.A.
Best Thrift Shop
Encore Thrift Store – Hope
Ministries
Once again, Encore Thrift Store takes the
(very reasonably priced) cake for best thrift
shop. Its two locations offer racks upon racks
of clothing, shoes, home items and more at
low prices. What’s better than scoring a oneof-a-kind find for pennies on the dollar?
Knowing the money is going toward a good
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cause, and that’s the point of Encore. It really is a win-win. www.hopeiowa.org/pages/
learn/encore-thrift-store
Runners-up: Goodwill Industries International Inc.; The Worn Store
Best Clothing Boutique
Blond Genius
Back for its second 2015 prize, Blond Genius proves it doesn’t only serve women,
but men have plenty of opportunity to get
in on the hottest styles, too. Bumping last
year’s winner to second place, this West Des
Moines store is growing its audience year by
year. 165 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite
165, West Des Moines. 515-223-9907;
www.blondgenius.com
Runners-up: Mint L.A.; The Funky Zebra
Shopping Scene
Little Padded Seats
The amount of votes this new category received proves Des Moines has its fair share of
kept secrets in shopping. It’s hard for a store
to stay a secret when it lives in a mall, especially a prominent one like Valley West, but
Little Padded Seats has managed to do just
that. With inventory ranging from diapers
and training pants to pregnancy and potty
training items, it might not be the hottest
gossip around town, but when new parents
need supplies, they’ll find out there’s only
one place to go. Valley West Mall, 1551
Valley West Drive, Suite 153, West Des
Moines. 515-557-0947; www.littlepaddedseats.com
Runners-up: REDO; Funky Finds Vintage & Retro; The Worn Store
Best Bridal Shop
Schaffer’s
As last year’s runner-up for this award,
Schaffer’s isn’t new to the list of great bridal
shops in the metro. This year, the store that’s
been serving brides for more than 70 years
now has a new title. Schaffer’s team of experts promises to help brides build memories
from the day they first see the perfect dress
to the day they say “I do.” 5525 Mills Civic
Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines. 515288-0356; www.schaffers.com
Runners-up: Weddings By Design; Bridal
Boutique
The talented makeup artists at Vanity & Glamour Cosmetics create flawless faces for all
kinds of events. From elegant wedding looks to extravagant colors, readers had no trouble voting them Best Makeup Artist.
Best Tuxedo Shop
Best Comic Book Store
Skeffington’s Formal Wear
Mayhem Comics, Cards
& Games
And what’s a wedding without the perfect
set of tuxes? Skeffington’s edged out last
year’s first- and second-place Best Of winners as the public’s favorite tuxedo shop, and
it’s not hard to see why. It offers tuxes for
every occasion in a man’s life — from prom
kings to grooms — and carries every style
and color imaginable, in tuxedos and suits.
If you want your man to look spiffy in those
formal photos, Skeffington’s Formal Wear
will help him look his finest. www.skeffingtons.com
Runners-up: Milroy’s Tuxedos; The Tux
Shop
For the second year in a row, Mayhem
Comics is the fan favorite for comic books,
trading cards, games and so much more.
Mayhem isn’t just a place to buy comics,
though. This store is about the experience
and the community shared at several events
throughout the year. Mayhem is more than
a store: It’s a comic book haven, as proven
by its second win in a category just as old.
7500 University Ave., Clive. 515-271-8104;
www.mayhemcomics.com
Runners-up: Capes Kafe; Jay’s CD &
Hobby
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Best Music Store
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Fit to be Tied
ZZZ Records
Another business that’s been in the Best Of
runners-up category for the last couple years,
Fit to be Tied was originally the first Crocs
Store in the country but has since widened
its inventory to all sorts of footwear. The
friendly and knowledgeable staff is known
for fitting customers with the perfect shoe
not only for their needs but also one that fits
their personalities. Valley West Mall, 1551
Valley West Drive, West Des Moines. 515221-2253; www.fit2btiedshoes.com
Runners-up: Peep Toe; Fleet Feet Sports;
Fitness Sports Running Store
Two years in a row, ZZZ Records is proving
that brick-and-mortar record stores are still
alive and flourishing. Music fans know listening to an iPod just isn’t the same as having the physical record in your hands. And
as the oldest independent record store in
Des Moines, ZZZ isn’t just holding strong
in the metro’s music scene — it’s a growing
demand. 2200 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines.
515-284-1401; www.zzzrecords.com
Runners-up: Rieman Music Inc.; Wayback Records
Best Book Store
Best New Store
Waxing the City
The title of Best New Store is a coveted one,
and it’s interesting to see which business can
gain the biggest fan base when Cityview’s
award season rolls around. This year, Waxing the City steals the show from REDO
and Fleet Feet Sports. 1300 N.W. 100th St.,
Clive. 515-225-4045; www.waxingthecity.
com/clive/
Runners-up: REDO; Fleet Feet Sports
building relationships is key to good business. 1901 N.W. 92nd Court, Des Moines.
515-309-1252; www.westsideautopros.com
Runners-up: Drake Garage; Finish Line
Auto Works
Books & Coffee
Beaverdale Books
When you’ve got it, you’ve got it — and Beaverdale Books is keeping it. The top place for
metro bookstores, that is. There’s something
about the smell of fresh paper bound between two hard covers, nestled in rows and
rows of literature just waiting to be pulled
from the shelf and taken into a new home.
Beaverdale Books knows how to please reading enthusiasts, as they’ve voted it the winner of this award consistently for years. 2629
Beaver Ave. Suite 1, Des Moines. 515-279-
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Best Used Book Store
Half Price Books
Sometimes used books are better than the
brand new copies. Their worn pages and
slightly wrinkled covers show that they’ve
been read and loved before. They’re almost a
story within a story. Half Price Books holds
strong as the leading used book store in central Iowa. The turnover of old favorites and
new keeps readers coming back again and
again, like a never-ending treasure hunt.
Westridge Shopping Center, 10201 University Ave., Clive. 515-224-4429; www.hpb.
com/031/
Runners-up: Plain Talk Books & Coffee;
Beaverdale Books
Best Auto Shop
Best Car Dealer (Domestic)
Stivers Ford Lincoln
Known as the “No. 1 Ford Lincoln Dealer”
in Iowa, Stivers holds strong in this Best Of
category, beating out two Chevrolet dealers.
Now, it could be argued that the brands have
something to do with the voting process
here, but we’re willing to bet good service
and knowledgeable salespeople are the winning factors. 1450 E. Hickman Road, Waukee. 888-624-0608; http://stiversfordia.com
Runners-up: Bob Brown Chevrolet; Karl
Chevrolet
Westside Auto Pros
Best Car Dealer (Foreign)
An auto shop is one of those places that
when you find one that does good quality
work repeatedly, you tell everyone about it.
That’s the case with Westside Auto Pros,
reigning champion of Best Auto Shop.
The people have spoken, and once again
they’ve named Willis above all others as the
best dealership of foreign-made vehicles in
Des Moines. With an inventory as large and
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Runners-up: Toyota of Des Moines;
Hummel’s Nissan
Best Motorcycle Shop
Struthers Bros
An upset has turned the Best Motorcycle Shop
category on its head, as Struthers Bros edges
out last year’s winner — Fenders Cycle —
for the top spot. Struthers has been bringing
new and pre-owned vehicles to riders in Des
Moines since 1968, and it’s not showing any
signs of backing down from the competition.
Whether you’re in the market for a Suzuki or
a Kawasaki, Struthers Bros has the bike for
you. 5191 N.W. Second St., Des Moines.
515-282-3634; www.struthersbros.com
Runners-up: Big Barn Harley Davidson;
Fenders Cycle
clist. With locations in Ames, Urbandale
and West Des Moines, Bike World serves
customers throughout all of central Iowa.
http://bikeworldiowa.com
Runners-up: Rasmussen Bike Shop; Ichi
Bike
Best Liquor Store
Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits
It might come as a surprise — or maybe not,
depending on where you do your shopping
— that Hy-Vee has taken first place in the
Best Liquor Store award. Last year’s winner,
Ingersoll Wine & Spirits, is still on the list as
first runner-up, but the handy locations of
Hy-Vee’s liquor stores spread out city to city
make for a convenience factor unbeatable by
most. Multiple locations.
Runners-up: Ingersoll Wine & Spirits;
Central City Liquor
Best Bicycle Shop
Best Wine Store
Bike World
Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits
And speaking of bikes, you won’t see any
changes in the winner of Best Bicycle Shop
this year. Bike World holds strong to the
No surprise here. Many people purchase
wine with their groceries, so it only makes
sense to do it all in one stop. Not to mention
ery budget is covered. Multiple locations.
Runners-up: Ingersoll Wine & Spirits;
Gateway Market
Best Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Once again, Hy-Vee takes the win for Best
Pharmacy. It might be the convenience
again, but the helpful pharmacists and
friendly faces probably have something to do
with this victory. Multiple locations.
Runners-up: Medicap Pharmacy; Bauder
Pharmacy
Best Health Food Store
Campbell’s Nutrition
Campbell’s Nutrition remains the favorite
place to go for people looking to eat locally grown, organic foods. For 75 years,
Campbell’s has been supplying the metro
with tasty, healthy groceries. Oh, and did
we mention it has been winning this award
for years? Campbell’s does health food right,
and people haven’t forgotten that. www.
campbellsnutrition.com
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Hy-Vee
No surprise here. This local chain is ever expanding to meet the demands of its many
customers. Next on its list of new locations:
the Court Avenue District downtown. Multiple locations.
Runners-up: Fareway; Gateway Market
Best Furniture Store
Homemakers
Year after year, people still choose Homemakers as their favorite spot to purchase furniture, and it makes sense. With each trip
there’s something new to be seen — a bigger
pool table, a fluffier couch. Or maybe everyone is just going there for the fresh cookies
and lemonade… We can’t be sure. 10215
Douglas Ave., Urbandale. 515-276-2772;
www.homemakers.com
Runners-up: Redeker’s; Pigott Inc.
Best Jewelry Store
Josephs
With wedding season approaching, many
voters probably already had jewelry stores
on the mind — and for almost 150 years,
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Runners-up: Christopher’s Fine Jewelry;
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years now, Goode meets all your greenery
needs. 1050 N.E. 50th Ave., Des Moines.
515-262-6504;
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Runners-up: Piney Ridge Greenhouse
Inc.; Rene’s Greenhouse
Best Antique Store
Best Art Gallery
The Brass Armadillo
Moberg Gallery
It may not have its own TV show, but The
Brass Armadillo does know how to keep customers coming back. Its unbeatable selection
has turned Brass Armadillo into the antique
destination for residents and visitors alike.
Collectables, memorabilia and vintage finds
draw in antique hunters from all regions.
701 N.E. 50th Ave., Des Moines. 515-2820082; www.brassarmadillo.com/desmoines
Runners-up: West End Architectural Salvage; Funky Finds Vintage & Retro
For readers who have spent at least a few
years in the metro, Moberg is likely a familiar name. It has an ongoing list of events
and exhibits throughout the year, and voters
recognize the work it puts in to delivering
interesting, culturally diverse art by some of
the most talented artists around. 2921 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. 515-279-9191;
www.moberggallery.com
Runners-up: Des Moines Art Center; Des
Moines Social Club-Viaduct Gallery
Best Greenhouse
Best Hair Salon
Goode Greenhouses
Bombshell Bettys Salon
This is only the second year voters have had
the chance to elect the Best Greenhouse of
Des Moines, and this year they’ve chosen a
different one. Goode Greenhouse offers annuals, perennials, herbs and other garden
flowers. In the business of growing for 110
This year’s Best Hair Salon has taken the
figurative crown from three-time winner
Salon TEC. Bombshell Bettys promises —
you guessed it — bombshell-worthy hair
treatment to its customers. The lineup of
experienced and friendly stylists makes an
ordinary haircut seem like a first-class salon
experience. 515-274-1577; http://bombshellbettyssalon.com
Runners-up: Salon TEC; Salon Utopia
cust St. #202, Des Moines. 515-309-2904;
www.evdayspa.com
Runners-up: The Spa at West Glen; Sahars Salon & Day Spa
Best Barber Shop
Best Place for Skin Care
Franklin Plaza Barber Shop
SkinGym by Ashley
This is a first-time category for the Best Of
Des Moines. The voters have spoken, and
they’ve named Franklin Plaza Barber Shop
the No. 1 place for men’s hair needs. Need
a haircut? You got it. A close shave? Sure.
Beard oil? We don’t know what that is,
but apparently they’ve got that, too. 4942
Franklin Ave., Des Moines. 515-255-7115;
www.facebook.com/franklinplazabarber
Runners-up: Roosevelt Barber Shop;
Pope’s on 35th
Best Spa
It’s surprising that this is the first year this
category has been presented for the Best Of
Des Moines awards. The skin care industry
is among one of the biggest, and our readers
recognize that. SkinGym offers spa facials,
advanced treatments and even memberships.
Like any gym, it takes time and repetition
to cultivate results. 120 Fifth St., West Des
Moines. 515-330-1123; www.skingymbyashley.com
Runners-up: East Village Spa; Heartland
Skin Wellness Center
East Village Spa
Best Waxing Salon
If a person is going to shell out the money
to visit a spa, they have to make sure they’re
making a good investment. Year after year,
Cityview readers vote East Village Spa as the
spa worth investing in. It offers every service
imaginable, and the events and specials are
unmatched. For a relaxing and rejuvenating day, you know where to go. 601 E. Lo-
After being voted Best New Store, it’s no
surprise Waxing the City would steal the
victory for Best Waxing Salon. It promises
to make hair removal painless for its clients.
Well, maybe they can’t promise you won’t
scream, but they do promise you’ll be happy
with the results. And so far, the readers agree.
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HEALTHY LIFE.
Where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.
1300 N.W. 100th St., Clive. 515-225-4045; land Plastic Surgery. 5901 Westown Parkway, Half the fun of shopping in the East Village
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Runners-up: The Pink Beaver Waxing
Studio; East Village Spa
Best Tanning Salon
Sun Tan City
In a category that changes from year to year,
Sun Tan City has managed to collect the most
votes twice in row. And since tanning salons
can be found on seemingly every block and gym
these days, it was no easy feat. But Cityview
readers tend to like options, and Sun Tan City
has plenty of them, including the cutting-edge
technology of the stand-up spray tan booths at
various locations. http://suntancity.com
Runners-up: Soleil Tan Spa; Sun Seekers
Tan Spa
Best Place for Aesthetic
Surgery
www.dsmplasticsurgery.com
Runners-up: Heartland Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Koch Facial Plastic Surgery & Spa
Best Hardware Store
Miller’s Hardware
Incorporated
This category has seen several different winners through the years, so it’s not a surprise
to see a new one on top for 2015. It might
not be the biggest hardware store around,
but it makes up for it with expert service and
good people. 1300 Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines. 515-283-1724
Runners-up: True Value; O’Donnell Ace
Hardware
Best Shopping District
Des Moines Plastic Surgery
East Village
A youthful appearance is highly valued in the
modern world, and when it comes to getting
a little extra help in that department, Cityview
readers have chosen a new leader. Des Moines
Plastic Surgery was voted Best Place for Aesthetic Surgery over three-time winner Heart-
If anyone is surprised by this repeat-winner,
they obviously haven’t visited this downtown district. An eclectic array of vintage and
modern stores, women’s boutiques and athletic stores make for one-of-a-kind shopping
experiences not to be matched by any mall.
experience. http://eastvillagedesmoines.com
Runners-up: Jordan Creek; Valley Junction
Best Flower Shop
Boesen the Florist
When looking to express your feelings in a
fresh, beautiful way, flowers are the way to
go. Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday or
just because, our readers know the best place
for all their flower needs — year after year —
is Boesens. 3422 Beaver Ave., Des Moines.
515-274-4761; www.boesen.com
Runners-up: Hy-Vee; Plaza Florist & Gifts
Holiday Inn Downtown
What better way to get the full experience of
downtown Des Moines than by immersing
oneself in it from day to night? The Holiday
Inn overlooks the heart of Iowa’s capital city
and promises its guests won’t miss out on all
it has to offer with a stay at one of the finest hotels — not to mention one of its finest
bar/restaurants right in the building. 1050
Sixth Ave., Des Moines. 515-283-0151;
www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/desmoines/dsmdw/hoteldetail
Runners-up: Des Lux Hotel; Embassy
Suites
Best Mom & Pop Store
Best Adult Store
Glazed Expressions
Romantix
For those looking to send a slightly different
message than flowers can offer, voters look
to Romantix. It offers everything one needs
to spice up the night and bring a little bit of
naughty to even the nicest of couples. 2020
E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines. 515-266-7992.
1401 E. Army Post Road, Des Moines. 515256-1102. www.romantixonline.com
Runners-up: Christal’s; Lion’s Den
After making a killing at last year’s Best Of
Des Moines awards, Glazed Expressions
is a name readers will be seeing quite a bit
again this year. Already deemed this year’s
Best Store (Overall), it repeats its title of Best
Mom and Pop, too. 8826 Swanson Blvd.,
Clive. 515-224-4700; www.glazedexpressions.com
Runners-up: Suite Dreams; Little Padded
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Best Herbal/Nutritional
This is a new category this year, but it’s no 104B, West Des Moines. 515-457-3888;
surprise the voters have chosen a store that’s www.facebook.com/pages/color-works-tat- Supplement Store
Iowa Pork Producers
This category is known to turn up answers
on all ends of the spectrum. This year, the
voters stuck to something they know best:
their stomachs. The Iowa Pork Producers
Association has been serving Iowa stomachs
since the early 1900s, and the people can’t
get enough. 1636 N.W. 114th St., Clive.
515-225-7675; www.iowapork.org
Runners-up: Maytag Blue Cheese; IngeniOz Vodka
Best Gift Shop
Glazed Expressions
They say it’s the thought that counts, and
what’s more thoughtful than a personalized
piece of art? Choose from pottery, glass pieces and canvas paintings to create the perfect,
one-of-a-kind gift for all the special people
in your life. 8826 Swanson Blvd., Clive.
515-224-4700; www.glazedexpressions.com
Runners-up: Heart of Iowa; Raygun
Best Chocolate Store
Chocolaterie Stam
It’s a great world we live in, where so many
been selling the finest chocolate products for
more than 100 years in three locations in
Iowa. www.stamchocolate.com
Runners-up: Chocolate Storybook; Beaverdale Confections Co.
Best Body Piercing Shop
Prysm Body Piercing
When it comes to piercings, customers want
to hear recommendations and good experiences. Year after year, Prysm seals its spot
as the safest place for body piercings — and
that’s a recommendation that speaks for itself. Valley West Mall, 1551 Valley West
Drive, Suite 104B, West Des Moines. 515868-4653; http://prysmpiercing.tumblr.com
Runners-up: Iron Heart; 5 Point Studios
Best Tattoo Shop
Color Works
A two-for-one stop is made even better when
both halves are known as the best. So it goes
with Color Works, where customers can get
their body art in the forms of ink and metal
courtesy of Prysm Body Piericing. Valley
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Runners-up: Skin Kitchen; Iron Heart
Best Wireless Phone Carrier
Verizon Wireless
Another year, another win for Verizon. At
least when it comes to satisfying the Best Of
Des Moines voters, anyway. Cell phones are
an important part of our daily lives now, and
our readers notice the companies that go the
extra mile when it comes to making them
work. www.verizonwireless.com
Runners-up: US Cellular; Sprint
Best Internet Provider
Mediacom
A new winner takes home the award for Best
Internet Provider this year, edging out Century Link as the Internet service of choice. Mediacom is the voters’ choice for faster Internet,
which says a lot for a generation that expects
Google to answer every question in less than
one second. https://mediacomcable.com
Runners-up: Century Link; Verizon
Wireless
Campbell’s Nutrition
Nutrition is more about healthy food, as
Campbell’s Nutrition knows very well. As
a complement to its organic foods, Campbell’s provides healthy, high-quality supplements to its customers, who appreciate the
store’s high standards.www.campbellsnutrition.com
Runners-up: Complete Nutrition; New
City Market
Best Makeup Artist
Vanity & Glamour
Cosmetics crew
Even a short glance at the portfolio of the
V&G artists will prove why readers have
chosen them as the winner of this new category. The staff at Vanity & Glamour Cosmetics proves makeup is an artistry, and the
people of Des Moines have taken notice.
412 E. Fifth St., Des Moines. 515-7789705; www.vgcosmetics.com
Runners-up: Dalen Rocha; Beauty of All
Faces crew
CELEBRATING
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RENTAL SERVICES ~ FLOWER WORKSHOPS
Best Ethnic Grocery Store
Best Towing Service
Best Place to Purchase a
Best Phone Repair
C Fresh Market and La
Perry’s Service & Towing
We Fix It Repair
Musical Instrument
Tapatia Grocery
This year’s award for Best Ethnic Grocery
Store is a tie, because although Des Moines
isn’t among the biggest cities in the world,
it has a great offering of ethnic markets
and stores. C Fresh Market and La Tapatia Grocery were voted the best for their
wide variety of ethnic cuisine, friendly staff
and quality products. www.facebook.com/
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www.facebook.com/pages/La-Tapatia-Grocery/148436295175348
Runners-up: Graziano Brothers Italian Grocery; Namaste India Groceries &
Kitchen
Best Bank
Veridian Credit Union
Moving up from last year’s second runnerup to this year’s best, Veridian Credit Union
proves bigger isn’t always better. The smaller
size and locations spread across the metro allow readers to enjoy the helpful, familiar faces
and convenience of this bank. www.veridiancu.org
Runners-up: Banker’s Trust; Wells Fargo
When an accident happens, you want to
know there’s someone nearby to help. For
drivers in the metro, that’s Perry’s Service
& Towing. With a fleet of 11 tow trucks,
flatbeds and a four-car transport, the voters trust Perry’s as the Best Towing Service
in Des Moines. 2001 University Ave., Des
Moines. 515-243-9273; www.perrysservice.
com
Runners-up: Roy’s Towing & Recovery;
Hanifen Towing
Best Home Repair Service
Superior Contractors LLC
When you want something done right, you
call the people who know what they’re doing. And Des Moines votes for Superior
Contractors LLC when it comes creating the
home of your dreams. 940 S.E. Bluegrass
Circle, Waukee. 515-202-9190; https://
www.facebook.com/pages/Superior-Contractors-LLC/189376451107066
Runners-up: Bryant Iowa Heating and
Cooling; Westside Appliance
Rieman Music
Regardless of the type of instrument or musical accessory you’re searching for, Rieman
Music has it all — from brass and strings to
learning tools and lessons. Our readers appreciate quality products and helpful service,
and they’ve found it at Rieman. www.riemanmusic.com
Runners-up: Uptempo Music; Professional Music Center
Best Computer Repair Shop
Dymin Systems
When it comes to viruses of the digital kind,
it’s better to leave it to the professionals. The
voters chose Dymin Systems once again as
the computer repair shop of choice. Dymin
offers in-home computer repair and IT security solutions among other services. In other
words — your computer is safe with Dymin.
3970 N.W. Urbandale Drive, Urbandale.
515-276-7447; www.dyminsystems.com
Runners-up: 600 Monkeys; Little Dog
Tech
For many people, their cell phone is their
life. So when something goes wrong, our
readers take their lives — err, phones — to
the people who can make it right. We Fix
It Repair can service every brand and almost
any damage, including water, screens, charging ports and cameras. 111 Fifth St., West
Des Moines. 515-829-7349; http://wefixitrepair.com
Runners-up: Gophermods; Apple Store
Best Place to Buy an
Off-Road Vehicle
Struthers Bros
Not only is it the place to go for motorcycles,
Struthers also meets the needs of all your
other off-roading adventures. Four-wheelers? Check. Utility vehicles? Definitely. Jet
skis? You bet. Our readers like recreational
activities, and they really like Struthers for
supplying them with the best machines.
5191 N.W. Second St., Des Moines. 515282-3634; www.struthersbros.com
Runners-up: Fenders Cycle; Van Wall
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When it comes to finding last-minute costumes, thrift stores have made a big comeback. But when searching for the perfect
costume — with every genre and accessory
imaginable — the readers say there’s only
one place to go. The Des Moines Theatrical Shop takes the award for its third year
in a row, proudly selling the best wigs and
dance costumes around. 145 Fifth St., West
Des Moines. 515-274-6458; www.theatricalshop.com
Runners-up: Nobbies; Atomic Garage
Best Place to Get Your Nails
Done
East Village Spa
While you visit this year’s Best Spa and wait
to get your Best Massage, go ahead and step
over to the manicure station to get your nails
looking fancy. The people of Des Moines
have spoken, and it looks like East Village
Spa also offers the best manicures and pedicures. 601 E. Locust St. #202, Des Moines.
515-309-2904; www.evdayspa.com
Runners-up: Me & Mrs. Jones Salon Studio; Top Nails
Best Convenience Store
Casey’s General Store
Best Pawn Shop
The Pawn Store
When it comes to buying, selling and trading, our readers think there’s only one place
to go, naming The Pawn Store for the
third consecutive year. 3005 Douglas Ave.,
Des Moines. 515-277-4878; www.pawnstoredm.com
Runners-up: Solar Loan & Sales Co.; A to
Z Pawn
Good ole Casey’s General Store. While drivers are filling up their cars, they can also fill
up their stomachs with Casey’s pizza, donuts, subs and just about everything else you
can think of. Hey — that’s why they call it
a convenience store, right? www.caseys.com
Runners-up: Quik Trip; Kum & Go
Best Moving Company
Best E-Cigarette Shop
Two Men And A Truck
Central Iowa Electronic
Cigarettes
The process of moving isn’t an easy one,
so why not hire someone else to do it for
you? One of the few businesses to win a
category every year its been around, TWO
MEN AND A TRUCK takes the cake for
Best Moving Company three years running.
3934 N.W. Urbandale Drive, Urbandale.
515-200-2405; http://twomenandatruckdesmoines.com
Runners-up: Smoldt Moving & Storage;
Siddall Moving & Storage
This category is almost as new as the product
itself, but our readers didn’t waste time getting to know their favorite e-cigarette shops
in town. The best, though, was narrowed
down to Central Iowa Electronic Cigarettes,
with four locations in Des Moines and Ankeny. www.iowaecigs.com
Runners-up: Great Alternatives; Route 69
Vapor
Best Cleaning Company
Best Place to Buy Cigars/
Tobacco
Molly Maids
David’s Fine Tobaccos
The shelves at David’s Fine Tobaccos are
lined with more types of cigars than a person
would bother to count, so it’s no surprise
it’s been voted Best Place to Buy Cigars two
years in a row. 9759 University Ave., Clive.
515-278-8701; http://davidsfinetobaccos.
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Runners-up: Cigar Source; Hy-Vee; Tobacco Outlet Plus
If you’re going to pay someone to clean your
house, they’d better be good at it. And while
the metro area is home to several great cleaning services, the readers chose Molly Maids
as the Best of Des Moines for its satisfaction
guarantee, quality cleaning plans and trusted
professionals. 5765 Merle Hay Road, Johnston. 515-334-9599; www.mollymaid.com
Runners-up: Z’s Fresh Start Cleaning Service; Ecomaids of Des Moines
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first year for this category. Perhaps not a surprise, though, is this year’s winner. Valley
West Mall will celebrate its 40th anniversary this August, proving it only gets better
with age. 1551 Valley West Drive Suite 400,
West Des Moines. 515-225-3631; http://
valleywestmall.com
Runners-up: Jordan Creek; Merle Hay
This new category is aimed toward the crafty
readers out there who picked Artistic Bead
for its one-of-a-kind designs and pieces,
beading classes and other events. Because
when your hobby is this beautiful, it truly is
an art. 219 Fifth St., West Des Moines. 515334-0020; www.artisticbead.com
Runners-up: Fishlips3 Beads & Blues;
Eyebeads & Gemstones
For more than 30 years, Bob and Sandy
Keller have been providing professional pet
grooming services to the metro area. They
take all breeds of dogs and cats and promise customers will always be pleased with the
treatments their pets receive. 4810 Maple
Drive, Pleasant Hill. 515-266-4533; www.
prancingpawspetgrooming.com
Runners-up: Dogwoods Lodge; Canine
Country Club
Best Doggy Daycare
Downtown Doggy Daycare
When you go on vacation, send your best
friend on vacation, too, at Downtown Doggy Daycare. Voters love the special care and
attention their employees give to each dog,
as evidenced by being named Best Of Des
Moines two years in a row. 724 Scott Ave.,
Des Moines. 515-288-0957; www.dmdoggy.com
Runners-up: Dogwoods Lodge; Canine
Country Club
Best Place to Get a Massage
East Village Spa
When you’re right, you’re right — and the
masseurs at East Village Spa have gotten it
right, according to the voters. When work,
family and life in general has your muscles in
knots, the staff at East Village will help you
forget every bad thing and remind you what
total relaxation really means. 601 E. Locust
St. Suite 202, Des Moines. 515-309-2904;
www.evdayspa.com
Runners-up: Blades Massage & Wellness;
Massage Heights
Best Valley Junction Store
Hinge
Valley Junction is full of boutiques and
shops, which makes it hard to pick just one
to call the Best. But the voters have given
this first-year award to Hinge, which sells
clothes, antiques and home décor — a mix
for all interests. 218 Fifth St., West Des
Moines. 515-777-2770; www.hingeon5th.
com
Runners-up: Theatrical Shop; Sisters in
the Junction
Best West Glen Store
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help, Mint L.A. was voted the best in an area
of diverse shops and sellers. Its inventory of
colorful pieces at affordable prices probably
didn’t hurt either. 5525 Mills Civic Parkway Suite 105, West Des Moines. 213-8410093; www.shopmintla.com
Runners-up: Winestyles of West Glen; Josephs Jewelers
Best East Village Store
Raygun
For cheeky, local references to pop culture
printed on T-shirts, coffee mugs, notebooks
and tons of other items, Raygun has become
to go-to store. Its popularity has made it the
voters’ choice for Best Store in the shopping
district that was also voted the Best. 400
E. Locust St., Des Moines. 515-288-1323;
http://raygunsite.com
Runners-up: Allspice Culinarium; Vanity
& Glamour Cosmetics
Best Drake Area Store
Day Dreams
With high ratings from its customers and a
steady following here in the metro, it’s no
surprise Day Dreams made it to the Best Of
listings. Selling clothing, posters, incense
and more, it caters to crowds of all ages.
2326 University Ave., Des Moines. 515274-2799; www.facebook.com/pages/Dayd
reams/113981042013565?sk=timeline
Runners-up: Creative Coldsnow Artists
Materials & Framing; Crazyhorse Guitars
Best Beaverdale Area Store
Back Country
Selling everything from men’s and women’s
clothing to axes and knives, Back Country
offers rustic style and gifts for adventurous
people in your life. 2702 Beaver Ave., Des
Moines. 515-255-0031; http://theoriginalbackcountry.com
Runners-up: Beaverdale Books; Beaverdale Confections
Best Ingersoll Area Store
Tandem Brick Gallery
& Frame
Some of the best stores are the ones with just
a little bit of everything. From greetings cards
and home décor to jewelry and paintings,
some of the best artists in Iowa have work
featured at Tandem Bricks. You’re sure to
find the perfect gift for anyone here — even
yourself. 2722 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines.
515-282-1031; www.tandembrick.com
Runners-up: Badowers; ZZZ Records
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With more than 40 different vintage arcade games, it’s hard to believe Up-Down
could be considered a secret. Its customers
rave about the low cost to play (just a quarter for each game), calendar of events and
the weekly drink specials. It’s one-of-a-kind
entertainment for the 21-and-older crowd.
500 E. Locust St., Des Moines. 515-2434322; http://updowndsm.com
Runners-up: The Copper Cup; Shorty’s
Best Annual Event
Iowa State Fair
No surprise that the Iowa State Fair takes
home the win for Best Annual Event for the
fifth consecutive year. It’s one of the most
well known state fairs in the country, and
its concert series alone draws in thousands of
people. Oh, and don’t forget the everythingon-a-stick menu. 3000 E. Grand Ave., Des
Moines. 515-262-3111; www.iowastatefair.
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Runners-up: Des Moines Art Festival;
80/35 Music Festival
Best Cultural Event
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Best Place to Take Visitors
John and Mary Pappajohn
Sculpture Park
When people ask what they should do when
visiting Des Moines, one of the first options
is to visit the John and Mary Pappajohn
Sculpture Park downtown. The beautiful,
4.4-acre outdoor art display opened in 2009
and features artwork from 22 artists from
around the world. 13th and Grand Avenue,
Des Moines. http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/pappajohn-sculpture-park.aspx
Runners-up: Des Moines Farmers Market; Iowa State Fair
Best Place to Take Your
Parents
Des Moines Farmers Market
Spanning from May to October every year,
the Des Moines Farmers Market is known
throughout the country as one of the best.
Hundreds of local vendors fill several blocks
of Court Avenue with fresh produce, baked
goods and meats. With thousands of visitors
every week, it’s a sight to be seen. 300 Court
Ave., Des Moines. 515-286-4928; http://
desmoinesfarmersmarket.com
Runners-up: Des Moines Art Center; John
and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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Best Place to Take Your Kids
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choosing the top cultural event in Des
Moines, as the city has so many great options for this category. The World Food and
Music Festival is an event featuring dozens
of food vendors with cuisines from around
the world. Its live entertainment and cooking demonstrations make it a fun event for
all ages. http://worldfoodandmusicfestival.
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Runners-up: Des Moines Arts Festival;
CelebrAsian
Best Community Festival
Beaverdale Fall Festival
Beaverdale might be a small community, but
it sure has a lot to offer. The voters showed
their appreciation for the two-day fall festival and its annual parade, live entertainment, food vendors and fireworks. http://
fallfestival.org
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The voters can’t get enough of Glazed Expressions’ personalized artwork and pottery.
They’ve also named it the Best Place to Take
Your Kids — especially the ones who grew
up finger painting on all the furniture. 8826
Swanson Blvd., Clive. 515-224-2700; www.
glazedexpressions.com
Runners-up: Science Center of Iowa;
Blank Park Zoo
Best Place to Have
a Birthday Party
Glazed Expressions
The voters appreciate the versatility of
Glazed Expressions, which is the perfect
place to host a birthday party for all ages.
Bring in cake and milk for the little ones and
wine for the adults, and you’ve got two very
different parties. 8826 Swanson Blvd., Clive.
515-224-2700; www.glazedexpressions.com
Runners-up: Science Center of Iowa; Sky
Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
The World Food and Music Festival brings cuisines from around the world to Iowa, making
it our readers first choice for Best Cultural Event.
Best Place to People Watch
Best Museum
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines Art Center
There’s never a shortage of people to watch
at the Iowa State Fair. From best dressed
to worst and everything in between, one
can expect to find more than the average
carnie at this 10-day party. 3000 E. Grand
Ave., Des Moines. 515-262-3111; www.iowastatefair.org
Runners-up: Des Moines Farmers Market; Court District
No surprises in this category. Des Moines
Art Center holds strong as the Best Museum
of Des Moines with its impressive art exhibits, educational programs and hands-on
activities that offer something for everyone.
4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 515-2774405; www.desmoinesartcenter.org
Runners-up: Iowa Historical Museum;
Science Center of Iowa
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Best Place to Catch a Flick
Best New Bar
Best Irish Bar
they’re recognized. First up: The Exchange,
Fleur Cinema & Café
The Stuffed Olive
Mickey’s Irish Pub
Even though Fleur Cinema can’t claim to be
the only movie theater in the metro to serve
alcohol, it can once again claim its title as
the Best Place to Catch a Flick. The quaint
theater might be smaller than the rest, but its
steady following is what really counts. 4545
Fleur Drive, Des Moines. 515-287-4545;
http://fleurcinema.com
Runners-up: Century 20 Jordan Creek;
Varsity Theater
The people of Des Moines didn’t have an
easy time choosing this winner, since several new bars graced the metro area in
2014. The Standard kept its classic martinis
but changed its name and ownership, now
known as The Stuffed Olive. Its classy atmosphere and top-shelf drinks made it a crowd
favorite from the beginning. 208 Third St.,
Des Moines. 515-243-4456; http://thestuffedolive.com/dsm/
Runners-up: Bar Louie; The Copper Cup
Was there any question about this one?
Mickey’s has taken home this award at least
five times. There’s just something about an
Irish bar that draws people in — and whatever it is, the voters know where to find it.
Multiple locations.
Runners-up: Sully’s Irish Pub; Cooney’s
Tavern
Best Patio Bar
Known fondly as “the epitome of a local dive
bar,” Carl’s Place steals the win for 2015.
Without so much as website or a sign above
the door, it truly does meet all the criteria
of a dive — and our readers appreciate that.
1620 Woodland Ave., Des Moines. 515243-9727
Runners-up: Toad’s Tavern; The Locust
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Best Theatrical Value
Goldfinch Theater
Company
There’s a new winner in town this year.
The voters have chosen Goldfinch Theater
Company as the best entertainment for the
best ticket price, beating out the three-time
winner Des Moines Playhouse. http://goldfinchtheatercompany.com
Runners-up: Des Moines Community
Playhouse; Civic Center of Greater Des
Moines
Saints Pub + Patio
The voters have chosen two bars as alternating winners for the last few years in this Best
Patio Bar category. This year they’ve chosen
the 2013 winner, Saints Pub + Patio, and left
the 2012 and 2014 winner in second place.
When it comes to summer nights in Iowa,
everyone flocks to the patios, especially those
of Saints Pub. Multiple locations.
Runners-up: Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop;
Mickey’s Irish Pub
Best Dive Bar
Carl’s Place
Best Fancy-Pants Bar
The Exchange
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where the drinks are like stocks and there’s
never a shortage of well-dressed people. 216
Court Ave., Des Moines, Third floor. 515202-4500; http://exchangedsm.com
Runners-up: The Stuffed Olive; The Continental Lounge
Best Hipster Spot
The Lift
One can’t fully appreciate the hipster-ness
of The Lift without stepping inside and absorbing the art-covered walls and basementstyle furniture tucked away in the corner.
The small space allows customers to get
cozy, and the live jazz music on Tuesdays
and silent films on Sundays certainly bring
something different to the late-night scene.
222 Fourth St., Des Moines. 515-288-3777;
http://dmlift.com
Runners-up: Up-Down; Carl’s Place
Best Sports Bar
Johnny’s Hall of Fame
Once again, the voters picked Johnny’s as the
sports bar of choice in the metro. With multiple HDTVs playing every televised game
and a range of bar games to keep fans occuBest Downtown Bar
Best Central Bar
Best East Bar
pied, Johnny’s knows a thing or two about
winning. 302 Court Ave., Des Moines. 515280-6679; http://johnnyshalloffame.com
Runners-up: Jethro’s BBQ; Saints Pub +
Patio
Best Bar (Overall)
Beer Can Alley
The title for Best Bar has shifted in the past
couple years, and this year it landed on Beer
Can Alley. Known as a favorite in the country
genre, Beer Can Alley actually suits most people and styles. 216 Court Ave., Des Moines.
515-554-2606; www.beercanalley.com
Runners-up: Toad’s Tavern; el Bait Shop
Best Bar District
Court District
The Court District reigns supreme when it
comes to its excellent nightlife. From country
bars to martini bars, dives to clubs — there
really is something for everyone’s taste. The
voters know it’s a great place to transition
from dinner to drinks. http://www.downtowndesmoines.com/court-district.
Runners-up: Historic East Village; West
Glen Town Center
Beer Can Alley
Carl’s Place
Toad’s Tavern
For the second year in a row, Beer Can Alley has snagged the win for Best Downtown
Bar. It’s a coveted award, thanks to the Court
District’s excellent selection of drinking options, so it just goes to show how much the
readers really do appreciate country music
and whiskey drinks. 216 Court Ave., Des
Moines. 515-554-2606; www.beercanalley.
com
Runners-up: Royal Mile; Mickey’s Irish
Pub; The Exchange
It’s five years of wins for this popular Des
Moines dive. The readers love it as a place for
unwinding after work and gathering for latenight fun. It’s small but intimate, and the
regulars are practically family. 1620 Woodland Ave., Des Moines. 515-243-9727
Runners-up: Star Bar; Wellman’s Pub &
Rooftop (Ingersoll); Saints Pub & Patio
(Beaverdale)
The loyal following of Toad’s Tavern will
keep it as the Best East Bar once again. With
one of the longest happy hours around and a
pool league not to be beat, the voters know
just where to go when they visit the east side.
3002 State Ave., Des Moines. 515-2648623; www.toadstavern.net
Runners-up: Up-Down; The Blazing Saddle
Best North Bar
Best South Bar
Highland Park Country
Club
Francie’s Bar & Grill
Best West Side Bar
Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop
Wellman’s is packed with customers on any
given night, and its rooftop patio might just
be the best view in West Glen. Whether
dancing to the music videos on the screens
or chatting at a table on the patios, the voters repeatedly recognize Wellman’s as the
best of the west. 597 Market St., West Des
Moines. 515-222-1100; www.wellmanspub.
com
Runners-up: The Keg Stand; Saints Pub
& Patio
Between its holiday events and sports viewing parties, Highland Park Country Club
satisfies all crowds from the afternoon into
late night. The voters appreciate its fun,
laid-back atmosphere. 518 Euclid Ave., Des
Moines. 515-245-9229; https://www.facebook.com/pages/Highland-park-countryclub/121882787847303
Runners-up: The Derry’s Lounge; Yankee
Clipper
This long-battled title has been awarded to
Francie’s for the fifth consecutive year, as
our readers can’t get enough of the familystyle atmosphere and delicious food. From
lunch into the early morning hours, Francie’s aims to please. 2100 Wakonda View
Drive, Des Moines. 515-285-5207; www.
facebook.com/pages/Francies-Bar-andGrill/170467119650602
Runners-up: Kung Fu Tap & Taco; Manning’s
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Best Place for Cold Beer
ball to skee ball and Jenga, it’s all here, and
Jasper Winery
el Bait Shop
Twin Peaks
For wine enthusiasts and live music lovers alike, Jasper Winery makes for some
of the best summer evenings to be had in
Des Moines. Drawing in large crowds to its
lawn parties, Jasper is known to bring great
local talent and delicious foods to complement its many flavors of wine. 2400 George
Flagg Parkway, Des Moines. 515-282-9463;
http://jasperwinery.com
Runners-up: Summerset Winery; Penoach Vineyard & Winery (Adel)
How could the voters choose anything other than the bar with more than 100 beers
on tap? From the outside, it may not look
like much to the unassuming eye, but el
Bait Shop is a longstanding favorite to the
metro’s residents. Now if they could just get
some news coverage… 200 S.W. Second St.,
Des Moines. 515-284-1970; http://elbaitshop.com
Runners-up: Hy-Vee; The Keg Stand
If the beer at Twin Peaks was any colder, it
would be frozen. Which is exactly how the
people of Des Moines like their brews, and
they know exactly where to go to get it. It’s the
second consecutive win for Twin Peaks. 4570
University Ave., West Des Moines. 515-5288294; www.twinpeaksrestaurant.com
Runners-up: Toad’s Tavern; el Bait Shop
Best Brewery
Confluence Brewing
Company
Once again, Confluence remains the readers’
favorite for local craft beer. With a variety of
seasonal flavors, the classic Des Moines IPA
and so many others, the voters appreciate
the work these brewers put into developing
unique beers. 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des
Moines. 515-285-9005; http://confluencebrewing.com
Runners-up: Exile Brewing Company;
515 Brewing Company
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Best Place to Get Drunk
for Cheap
The Blazing Saddle
We might start calling this one “The Blazing
Saddle Award” for as many times as it has
won the title. The bartenders haven’t slowed
their heavy pours here, and the happy hour
specials keep going strong, just like the
drinks. 416 E. Fifth St., Des Moines. 515246-1299; www.theblazingsaddle.com
Runners-up: Carl’s Place; Sully’s Irish
Pub
Best Place for the Strongest
Drink
The Blazing Saddle
It makes sense, right? You can’t get drunk
for cheap if you don’t have the strongest
drinks, and Blazing Saddle has been appreciated for both attributes for several years. 416
E. Fifth St., Des Moines. 515-246-1299;
www.theblazingsaddle.com
Runners-up: Toad’s Tavern; Sully’s Irish Pub
Best Bar to Play Games
Up-Down
There are several bars that offer games and
gaming specials to their patrons, but none
that compare to Up-Down and its more than
it’s all fun. 500 E. Locust St., Des Moines.
515-243-4322; http://updowndsm.com
Runners-up: Barcadium; The Keg Stand
Best Place to Hook Up
The Garden Nightclub
After Le Boi Bar’s recent closing, the window opened up for a new bar to take over as
Best Place to Hook Up in Des Moines. And
here to take its place is The Garden, also
known as the readers’ favorite dance club
and the spot for meeting new people.
Runners-up: The Exchange; Joker’s
Best Place to See Beautiful
People
The Exchange
Edging out the popular Wellman’s Pub and
Rooftop, the Exchange is now the place to
go to see good-looking crowds. For a night
out at this bar, everyone is donning their
best duds and taking extra time in front of
the mirror to look their best — and it shows.
216 Court Ave., Des Moines, Third floor.
515-202-4500; http://exchangedsm.com
Runners-up: Crossfit 8035; Vanity &
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Eatery A
A new venue steals the show for Best Happy
Hour this year. Eatery A offers half-price
wines and pizzas during its happy hour,
which runs every day from open to 6 p.m.
That’s plenty of time to get pleasantly
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Joe Wells – The Exchange
From last year’s runner-up to this year’s winner, Joe Wells is recognized by the readers
for his pouring skills behind the bar at The
Exchange. His good looks and friendly service probably didn’t hurt, either. 216 Court
Ave., Des Moines, Third floor. 515-2024500; http://exchangedsm.com
Runners-up: Matt Ferguson – 34’s Sports
Grill; Brett Burke – The Garden
Best Martini Menu
The Stuffed Olive
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A book of menus dedicated to different
concoctions of flavors and top-shelf liquors
comprises the martini menu at The Stuffed
Olive, making sure the building holds the
name of Best Martini Menu — regardless
of the name of the bar. 208 Third St., Des
Moines. 515-243-4456; http://thestuffedolive.com/dsm/
Runners-up: The Lift; Lime Lounge
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Dos Rios has been voted the place to get the
Best Margarita for too many years to count,
and it’s really no surprise. With 100 different tequilas at hand, our readers know those
margaritas are always good. 316 Court Ave.,
Des Moines. 515-282-2995; www.dosriosrestaurant.com
Runners-up: Mi Mexico Restaurant; Malo
Best Moscow Mule
Court Avenue Brewing Co.
For this ginger beer-infused cocktail, why
not pick a brewery to shake it up? The Court
Avenue-brewed beer makes for the best mule
around, according to Cityview readers. And
the classic mule Friday night special from 4
p.m. to close makes it an even better deal.
The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is an artistic landmark of downtown Des
Moines, and a favorite place for residents as well as tourists. Readers voted it the Best
Place to Take Visitors because it’s not to be missed.
309 Court Ave., Des Moines. 515-2822739; www.courtavebrew.com
Runners-up: The Copper Cup; Cumming
Tap
Best Gay/Lesbian Hangout
The Blazing Saddle
Another repeat winner, Blazing Saddle has
been around for more than 30 years and
continues to be a voter favorite. The drinks
and prices are a big plus, but the people are
the real deal breaker when it comes to a good
bar, and for the gay/lesbian crowd, it’s right
here. 416 E. Fifth St., Des Moines. 515246-1299; www.theblazingsaddle.com
Runners-up: The Garden Nightclub;
Buddy’s Corral
Best Indoor Live Music Venue
Wooly’s
The live music scene in Des Moines is an
impressive one, and Wooly’s adds to it by
hosting shows nearly every night of the
week. Both local and national names grace
the stage at Wooly’s for many all-ages shows
and some over-21 acts. 504 E. Locust St.,
Des Moines. 515-244-0550; www.woolysdm.com
Runners-up: The Gas Lamp; Vaudeville
Mews
Best Outdoor Live Music
Venue
Simon Estes Riverfront
Amphitheater
This is a new category this year, but not a
surprising win. Simon Estes features popular
acts all summer long, and the backdrop of
the Des Moines River is a stunning one as
it turns from daylight to dusk. www.dmgov.
org/Departments/Parks/Pages/SimonEstes.
aspx
Runners-up: Jasper Winery; Summerset
Winery
Best Place for a Comedy Show
The Funny Bone Comedy
Club
Bringing in talented acts such as Marlon
Wayans and Dave Coulier, the voters say
the Funny Bone is the best place to go when
you’re looking for a good laugh. 500 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 100, West Des Moines.
515-270-2100; www.funnybonedm.com
Runners-up: The Last Laugh Comedy
Theater; The Temple for Performing Arts
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Best Dance Club
Best Strip Club
Best Band
The Lumberyard
Gentlemen’s Club
The Nadas
If dancing is your preferred method of exercise, just head over to The Garden and shake
it like Zumba. The voters choose this nightclub as the best place to get your groove on
every year for a reason. 112 S.E. Fourth St.,
Des Moines. www.grdn.com
Runners-up: Joker’s; Miss Kitty’s Nightclub
Best Artist
Marina Van Leeuwen
For those who don’t recognize this name,
it’s because Marina Van Leeuwen has never
cared much about exhibiting her work. She
paints in watercolor, acrylics and pastels,
and she has only two exhibits in the area and
two in South Africa, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts. For
her, painting is about enjoying the creative
process. Now that she’s settled in Ames, she
does portraits for commissions. www.marinavanleeuwen.com
Runners-up: Alex Carter; Van Holmgren
A consistent winner with Cityview readers, The Lumberyard offers weekly specials,
a cheap admission and, of course, the best
dancers in town. 1504 N.E. 54th Ave., Des
Moines. 515-265-1019; www.iwantwood.
com
Runners-up: Beach Girls; The Outer Limits
Best Drag Queen
Tyona Diamond –
Since 2012, Tyona Diamond has been Des
Moines’ resident drag queen according the
readers of Cityview. Diamond’s fans are numerous, and for good reason. People look
forward to her performances each night to
see how she’ll top the last one. 112 S.E.
Fourth St., Des Moines. www.grdn.com
Runners-up: Jupiter Phuckit; Kata Klysmic
Des Moines’ resident rock band managed
to steal the title from Bonne Finken for the
Best Band award this year. After 20 years of
rotating members and producing 10 albums,
The Nadas have grown a loyal fan base in
the metro. http://thenadas.com
Runners-up: Dead Horse Trauma; Brother Trucker
Best Musician
Justin Hashman
The voters have chosen a new act for this
year’s Best Musician award. As the guitarist and a vocalist for the local band Street
Thieves, Justin Hashman has made a his mark
on the local music scene and its listeners.
Runners-up: James Biehn; Bonne Finken
Best Place to Gamble
Prairie Meadows Racetrack
and Casino
The various forms of gambling available at
Prairie Meadows make it a consistent winner
in the Best Place to Gamble category accord-
ing to the Des Moines voters. It offers slots,
tables, live races and other entertainment to
draw in a lively crowd night after night. 1
Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona. 800-3259015; www.prairiemeadows.com
Runners-up: Lakeside Casino; Meskwaki
Best Place to do Karaoke
AJ’s on East Court
With its recent addition of Monday night
karaoke, AJ’s is one of the few places in the
metro to offer karaoke every night of the
week. That’s right: Every. Single. Night.
They’ve also added a new lyrics monitor,
so prepare to belt out your favorite hits all
night, every night. 419 E. Court Ave., Des
Moines. 515-282-1888; www.facebook.
com/ajsoneastcourt
Runners-up: Jeannie’s Bottle; Cattoor’s
on Grand
Best Place for a Wedding
Reception
and a wedding checklist to guide the bride
and groom through their big day. The Holiday Inn promises an unforgettable wedding,
and with a central location near the Court
District, the readers think it’s a great venue,
too. 1050 Sixth Ave., Des Moines. 515-2830151; www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/
en/des-moines/dsmdw/hoteldetail
Runners-up: Temple for Performing Arts;
Sticks
Best Place to Hold a
Corporate Event/Party
For the best work party location, the readers voted for this classy hotel and its helpful
staff. The Holiday Inn can accompany large
groups and smaller parties, and the downtown location is the perfect spot for those
after-hours cocktails. 1050 Sixth Ave., Des
Moines. 515-283-0151; www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/des-moines/dsmdw/
hoteldetail
Runners-up: The World Food Prize; Pinot’s Palette
This favorite hotel offers a budget planner
Best Place for a Bachelor/
Bachelorette Party
Runners-up: Plum Event + Design; White
Willow Events
The Stuffed Olive
Best Place to Ring in
the New Year
The soon-to-be-married residents of Des
Moines prefer a more sophisticated place
for their last single shindigs. They’ve named
The Stuffed Olive the first winner in this
new category, no doubt for its gourmet food
and top-notch martinis. 208 Third St., Des
Moines. 515-243-4456; http://thestuffedolive.com/dsm/
Runners-up: Blue Moon Dueling Piano
Bar; The Garden Nightclub
Best Event Décor Company
Bella Flora Event Design
When it comes to hosting an event, no matter the size or reason, planning and coordinating the venue’s design can be extremely
stressful. That’s where Bella Flora Event
Design comes into play. It’s the best way to
transform a regular event hall into a stunning attraction, according to the voters.
3100 Justin Drive, Suite A, Urbandale. 515554-6964; www.bellafloraeventdesign.com
Des Moines Social Club
With so many exciting venues in the metro,
it’s hard to choose the best place for a New
Year’s party. Well, maybe not that hard for
our readers, who have chose the Des Moines
Social Club as the Best Place to Ring in the
New Year for the second year in a row. 900
Mulberry St., Des Moines. 515-369-3672;
http://desmoinessocialclub.org
Runners-up: The Exchange; Embassy
Suites; The Garden Nightclub
Best Car Show
Good Guys Heartland
Nationals
For 23 years, the Good Guys Heartland National has been gracing the Iowa State Fairgrounds with stunning cars, from classics
and customs to hot rods and trucks. And for
the third consecutive year, the readers say it’s
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Best Party/Event Transportation
Absolute Transportation
The readers have chosen Absolute Transportation for all their party transportation needs
each year this category has been offered in
these awards. Whether your group is searching for a wild party bus or an afternoon trolley, Absolute will keep the steering steady
while you keep the drinks flowing. 800-7128518; www.dsm-limo.com
Runners-up: Majestic Limousine Service;
Luxxor Limousines; NPI Limo Services
Best Paint & Sip Art Studio
KARAOKE
Glazed Expressions
What would a girls’ night be without wine
and crafts? The paint and sip art studio
brings two of our favorite concepts together,
and the readers say their favorite studio is
— no surprise — Glazed Expressions. 8826
Swanson Blvd., Clive. 515-224-4700; www.
glazedexpressions.com
Runners-up: Wine & Canvas; Pinot’s Palette
9pm to 1am daily
7pm to 1am Sunday
Est. 2008
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Best Place to Call for a
Sober Ride Home
Uber
An upset in this category might be controversial to some folks, as Uber now holds
the title of our readers’ favorite taxi service.
Uber first came to Des Moines in the fall of
2014, but not without its share of skeptics.
That didn’t change the minds of the voters,
though, who like the app-based service and
it’s often cheaper cab fare. www.uber.com
Runners-up: Drivers on Call; DSM Sober
Drivers
Best Bail Bondsman
Kenny’s Bail Bonds
For those times when you or a friend or
family member has been caught in a bit of
trouble, our readers recognize Kenny’s as the
best bail bonds company in the metro. With
more than 17 years of experience, Kenny
Nulph has a reputation for helping his clients quickly and professionally. 3937 48th
St., Des Moines. 515-707-5000; www.kennysbailbonds.com
Runners-up: Lederman Bail Bonds; All
Iowa Bail Bonds
The World Food Prize
Bringing the
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Best Cultural Event
Best Place to Hold a Corporate Event/Party
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Best Sports Team
Waveland Golf Course
Iowa Cubs
The Waveland Golf Course is 114 years old
this year and stays a Des Moines favorite
because of its wooded hillsides, traditional
layout, length, beautiful surroundings and
greenery. The venue holds two different golf
tournaments: the WGA (Waveland Golf Association, men’s golf) which runs the summer men’s league and hosts service projects
and events, and the WWGA (Waveland
Women’s Golf Association) who play April
through August on Wednesdays, and players
can choose to play nine or 18 holes. 4908
University Ave. 515-248-6302; www.golfwaveland.com
Runners-up: Des Moines Golf and Country Club; Veenker Memorial Golf Course
Load up with some peanuts and Cracker
Jack’s, Des Moines, because the Iowa Cubs
steal home with their best sports team win.
As a part of the Pacific Coast League and
with their major affiliation with the Chicago
Cubs, they have big shoes to fill. Last season their overall record was 74-70. Let’s see
if they can keep up the good work this year
starting with the season home opener on
April 17 at 7:08 p.m. www.iowacubs.com
Runners-up: Iowa Wild; Iowa Barnstormers
Best Yoga Instructor
Mathew Koder
For the third year in a row, Mathew Koder
has held his title of the best yoga instructor.
His one-on-one teaching style and apparent
love for the growth of the mind and relaxation of the body has won the hearts of Des
Moines yoga lovers yet again. He assesses his
student’s physical abilities and then builds a
routine for them based on their strengths. He
also writes a blog that he shares with site visitors, and gives an insight to what it’s like to
be a teacher and what it truly means to be
strong. The 10th Street Lofts, Unit 101. 515779-9192; www.mathewkoderyoga.com
Runners-up: Jennifer Hardcastle; Brittney
Fairholm
Best Massage Therapist
Justin Behanish, LMT –
East Village Spa
Justin Behanish has been with East Village
Spa since 2007 and has been voted best massage therapist for the second year in a row.
Did he snag another win because of his good
looks or because his active lifestyle makes
him a good fit for knowing the right pressure points for people who are stressed and
sore? Probably a combination of the two.
When he’s not supporting his active clients,
he’s playing hockey or practicing Brazilian
martial arts. Check out his profile on the
East Village Spa’s website. 601 E. Locust
St., Suite 202; Des Moines. 515-309-2904;
www.evdayspa.com/home.html
Runners-up: Robert Crane–Salon TEC;
Silla Blades–Blades Massage
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Best Places to Play Golf
Best Bike Trail
High Trestle Trail
This 25-mile long trail runs through five
cities (Woodward, Madrid, Slater, Sheldahl
and Ankeny) and through four counties
(Polk, Story, Boone and Dallas). It travels
across the Des Moines River valley on a
half-mile, 13-story-high bridge and is built
on the former Union Pacific Railroad. It’s
become so popular that citizens are asked to
obtain a permit two weeks in advance before
holding an event on the trail. High Trestle
Trail is featured in American Trails magazine. 515-465-3577; www.inhf.org/trails/
high-trestle
Runners-up: Raccoon River Valley Trail;
Great Western Trail
Best Place to Work Out
Waukee Family YMCA
It makes sense that the Y took the win for
the best place to work out, considering they
serve more than 50,000 members throughout central Iowa. The YMCA prides itself
on not being a part of the community, but
creating the community and pulling everyone together for health, fitness, charities and
events. They welcome any and all members,
and their main goal is to make a difference
in the community. 210 N. Warrior Lane,
Waukee. 515-987-9969; www.dmymca.
org/en/locations/waukee_family_ymca/
Runners-up: Wellmark YMCA; Life Time
Athletic Des Moines
Best Place to Kickbox
Farrell’s eXtreme
Bodyshaping
Farrell’s fitness program is based on a
45-minute, six days a week for 10 weeks
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workout plan. In these 10 weeks, trainees experience cardiovascular training to burn fat,
strength training to build muscle, a nutrition
plan for healthy eating and instructors and
coaches for encouragement. Farrell’s strives
to create a supportive environment, but also
runs on the three values developed by Lance
Farrell: discipline, self-control and respect.
The people who work there want to help
their gym goers transform their lives. www.
extremebodyshaping.com
Runners-up: KoSama Group Fitness Redefinition; RoundKick Gym Martial Arts
& Fitness
Best Place to Go Swimming
YMCA
The YMCA has been offering organized
swimming and lessons for 110 years and
was the first to offer group swimming lessons back in 1907. Swim lesson guidelines
and online registration is offered to customers with and without a membership to
their local YMCA. You can check out the
pool schedule online for your closest YMCA
swim times. www.dmymca.org
Runners-up: Life Time Aathletic; Adventure Bay Family Waterpark
Best Place to Bowl
Plaza Lanes Family
Sports Complex
Tired of spending time at Chuck E. Cheese’s
with screaming kids? Take them bowling instead at Plaza Lanes, and celebrate birthday
parties where the adults and children can
both have a great time. Carrying friends
out of the bar before they cause a scene gets
stressful, and does anyone ever remember
what street they parked the car on? Save the
trouble and take the group out midnight
bowling where Plaza Lanes has laser lights,
fog machines and great music. Don’t forget to grab drinks and dinner at Trophy’s
Bar & Grill right next door. 2701 Douglas
Ave., Des Moines. 515-255-1111; http://
plazalanesdm.com
Runners-up: Val Lanes Recreation Center; Air Lanes
Best Place to Miniature Golf
West Grand Golf
Everyone loves miniature golfing. Tap the
ball once, it doesn’t go anywhere. Tap the
ball again, it doesn’t go anywhere. Tap it
the third time and it goes half way across
the course into a random pond. But, hey, at
least at West Grand Golf they have pretty
bridges, natural surroundings, gardens and
waterfalls. So when you realize how difficult playing miniature golf can be, just take
a look around at the scenery West Grand
Golf offers. Reclaiming their title this year,
West Grand Golf makes it a point to accommodate their guests in every way possible, including a practice putting green for
the above frustrations. 6450 Raccoon River
Drive, West Des Moines. 515-225-7076;
www.westgrandgolf.com
Runners-up: Blank Golf Course; Toad
Valley Golf Course
Best Indoor Sporting Event
Iowa Barnstormers
Playing in the heart of downtown Des
Moines at Wells Fargo Arena, the Iowa
Barnstormers are looking to better their
2014 record of six losses and 12 wins. This
season, they welcome back DeJay “Superman” Lester, who proved to be a big addition to the team last year. Coaches and fans
are excited about the new season and the
changes and additions that have been made.
Head Coach Joe Brannen seems to be upbeat and positive about the season that starts
this week. The first game of the season is on
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Runners-up: Iowa Wild, Des Moines Buccaneers
Best Outdoor Sporting Event
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs has been one of Des Moines’
favorite teams for years now, winning best
outdoor sporting event yet again. The Cubs
have set records, won several titles, and have
even had a previous manager, Ryne Sandberg, inducted into the Baseball Hall of
Fame. www.iowacubs.com
Runners-up: Drake Relays; Des Moines
Menace
Best Place to Watch a
Sporting Event
Iowa Cubs Principal Park
Baseball lovers rejoice at Principal Park.
With a great view of the Iowa State Capitol and the heart of downtown Des Moines,
it’s hard not to fall in love with America’s
favorite game. Just root for the home team,
and if they don’t win it’s a shame, but when
they do win, fans can hang around and enjoy
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the beauty that Principal Park offers its loyal
fans. 1 Line Dr., Des Moines. 515-2436111; www.iowacubs.com
Runners-up: Iowa Events Center–Wells
Fargo Arena; Des Moines Buccaneer Arena
Best Running Event
Dam to Dam
2015 celebrates the 36th year of the annual
Dam to Dam race. Runners can choose between a half-marathon, 20-kilometer run
or a five-kilometer run. The Dam to Dam
also offers youth runs. The 2015 Iowa Distance Classic will be held on Saturday, May
30. Registration begins mid-March. Results
and winners of last year’s race are up on the
website and available for everyone to see the
overall winners and the top age division winners. www.damtodam.com
Runners-up: IMT Des Moines Marathon;
Drake Relays
Best Obstacle Running Event
Titan MOB
This annual race is designed to test a runner’s strength, endurance and ability to
overcome obstacles…literally. Runners ex-
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Best Farmers Market
Des Moines Farmers Market
The farmers market is the best place to take
a friend or significant other on a morning outing with some coffee, or to try new
things and new foods to fall in love with and
bring home. And don’t forget the great food
that the farmers market always has to offer.
Check their site for times and dates for the
spring market. http://desmoinesfarmersmarket.com
Runners-up: Valley Junction Farmers
Market/Music in the Junction; Beaverdale Farmers Market
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perience everything except what they would
do in a typical 10K or 5K race. It’s a muddy,
crazy, fun mess, and runners celebrate with
a beer at the end. That’s actually what MOB
stands for: Mud, Obstacles, Beer. Titan
MOB serves as a joy for people both to participate and observe safely from the sidelines.
http://titan-mob.com
Runners-up: Living History Farms Race;
Warrior Dash
Rodney Filer
It’s no question why Rodney Filer won this
race; he’s played in the NFL, he’s played in
several area football leagues and is currently
the fullback for the Iowa Barnstormers. He
is also “half the heartbeat” of Gigi’s Pilates
Studio, according to its website. Rodney also
serves as a motivational speaker and coach
for the Iowa Lightning football team. He
is the co-founder and vice president of the
Empower to Play Foundation and is also
working to bring nutrition and activities to
Des Moines’ at-risk youth. Wait — is this
award for Best Personal Trainer or Best Person? 1312 Locust St., Des Moines. 515-2790242; www.gigispilatesstudio.com
Runners-up: Jen Brambel; Dado Kantarevic
Best Camping Spot
Lewis A. Jester Park
Campground
Jester Park may be the best place to camp
for several reasons. Maybe it’s because there
are endless features and activities, like boat-
The fresh produce, homemade goods and handmade crafts make the Des Moines Farmers
Market a local favorite. Cityview readers voted it both Best Farmers Market and Best Place
to Take Your Parents.
ing, golfing, hiking, cross-country skiing,
fishing and so many more. Or because it’s
in a secluded area with beautiful scenery. Or
maybe it’s because of the bison and elk herds
that greet you at the end of the park drive.
Whatever the reason, Jester Park Camp-
ground takes the cake for this race.11407
N.W. Jester Park Drive, Granger. www.mycountyparks.com/county/polk/park/JesterLewis-A-Park
Runners-up: Cherry Glen Campground;
Yellow Banks Park
BEST OF THE REST
Best Elected Official
Gov. Terry Branstad
Governor Branstad has been in office since
2011, and before that he was the president
of Des Moines University. As governor, his
goals were to make 200,000 new jobs for
Iowans, create a 15 percent reduction in the
cost of government through the use of more
efficient technology, create a 25 percent increase in family incomes, and develop some
of the best schools in the nation through
first-rate teachers and more critical teaching
methods. Most recently, in the Condition of
the State address, Brandstad has expressed
taking action in terms of creating high-speed
Internet and funding for revitalizing Iowa’s
roads and bridges. https://governor.iowa.gov
Runners-up: Mayor T.M. Franklin Cownie; Sen. Matt McCoy
Best TV Station for News
KCCI News 8
KCCI wins for best channel for news for
their extensive scope of reports, as well as
their breadth of topics. From local news,
entertainment, politics, health, travel plus
many more, it’s hard not to vote for one
of the biggest news organizations in Iowa.
You can download their app to your mobile
phone for the fastest news updates, as well
as an alarm clock that plays a song or sound
to wake you up, and then takes you to the
news first thing in the morning. Talk about
an easy way to stay up to date. www.kcci.
com/news
Runners-up: WHO; WOI
Best TV Station for Sports
WHO
From reporting on high school sports to special segments like “What’s Bugging Andy”
and “Murphy’s Law,” WHO TV takes the
win for best sports station. Whether biking, fishing, basketball or football — WHO
covers it all. They even feature a workout
move of the week on their website and have
recently published workout trends for 2015
that predict what direction health and fitness
will go this year. Here we go, group fitness!
http://whotv.com/category/sports/
Runners-up: KCCI; ESPN
Best TV Station for Weather
KCCI
KCCI has the local weather scrolling across
your television screen about every five minutes, offers notifications to be sent to users’
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cell phones about school and event closings,
and interactive radar and alerts are always
available and up to date on KCCI’s website. KCCI also offers a breaking news and
weather app, a storm team 8 KCCI weather
app, and a tornadoes app, because everyone
knows that we check our phones before we
flip on the television. www.kcci.com/weather
Runners-up: WHO; WOI
Best TV Anchor
Kevin Cooney – KCCI
Kevin Cooney joined KCCI while he was
still in high school. He started with sports
reporting and moved his way up to a news
anchor, where he has been doing newscasts
for the last 32 years. Cooney has interviewed
President George H. Bush, President Bill
Clinton, and Sen. Joni Ernst among many
others. Cooney has covered stories such as
presidential inaugurations, and he’s interviewed American hostages upon their return home. He has received the Jack Shelley Award from the IBNA and the James
Schwartz Award for Distinguished Service
to Journalism from Iowa State University.
Runners-up: Elizabeth Klinge – KCCI;
Dan Winters – WHO
Best-Looking Male
Media Personality
Eric Hanson – KCCI
Maybe this makes us a bit superficial, but
doesn’t it make watching the news a whole
lot better when it’s a handsome, smiling face
telling you the day’s current events? The voters say Eric Hanson is the best-looking man
on TV this year, and we can’t say they were
wrong with that pick.
Runners-up: Dan Winters – WHO; Andy
Fales – WHO
Best-Looking Female
Media Personality
Elizabeth Klinge – KCCI
Most people don’t really like waking up in
the wee hours of the morning to start their
day. Thank goodness we have Elizabeth
Klinge right there with us — at least, on the
TV while we’re getting our coffee ready —
to help us through the morning. Her perfect
hair and bright smile on the 4 a.m. news
make us all wonder why mornings are so
hard for us when she already looks like that.
Runners-up: Erin Kiernan – WHO; Jackie Schmillen – KCWI
Best Self-Righteous Media Hog
Ed Wilson – WHO
It’s safe to say that Ed Wilson has done a
lot in his career, and he started when he was
very young. In fact, he has covered so many
different storms it would likely exceed the
length of this section of the column. Here’s
what’s important: during the flood of 1993,
Wilson stayed on the air for 30 hours, he has
covered almost all of the major storms Iowa
has endured over the course of his career,
and he’s an only child. What’s being an only
child have to do with it? It means he’s used
to the attention.
Runners-up: Steve Deace; Andy Fales –
WHO
Best Sports Commentator
or Columnist
Keith Murphy – WHO
Aside from winning numerous awards for
his sportscasting, hosting SoundOFF, and,
according to WHO, helping to change the
expectations for sports reporting, Keith
Murphy has also had neck, shoulder, knee
and nose surgery. This is relevant because all
four of his surgeries were from sports-related
incidents, which makes him an expert at
sports injuries, too. In other words, he da
man!
Runners-up: Andy Garman – KCCI;
Andy Fales – WHO
Best News Commentator
or Columnist
Rekha Basu – The Des
Moines Register
It’s no surprise that Rekha Basu stole the
show for this category for the second time.
She has won countless awards, including
Des Moines Business Record’s Women of
Influence and the Iowa Farmers Union media award. She’s been writing for The Des
Moines Register since 1991 and reports on
subjects such as human rights and racial
justice. With so many accomplishments,
it’s hard not to vote for Basu. Don’t miss
her commentary about local politics on
Wednesdays called “Rekha’s Voice. “
Runners-up: Andy Fales – WHO; Kevin
Cooney – KCCI
Best Meteorologist
Kurtis Gertz – KCCI
Kurtis Gertz means business when it comes
to weather. He’s worked at five stations (including KCCI) to report the weather and has
been with KCCI for about 16 years. Working construction in Wisconsin led Gertz to
be interested in reporting the weather, which
he followed up with a degree from Florida
State University. Other than the weather,
Gertz likes to travel, watch movies and
spend time with his wife on their Harley. At
least his head isn’t in the clouds while he’s
reporting. He seems pretty down to Earth
(puns definitely intended).
Runners-up: Ed Wilson – WHO; Jason
Parkin – Des Moines Weather
Best Talk Radio Show
Murph & Andy –
KXNO 1460
These two goofballs talk sports every weekday from 2-4 p.m. What’s sports talk without
challenging opinions, snarky comments and
competitive conversation? Basically nothing,
but these two hit all the trademarks of an
interesting and entertaining radio show.
Runners-up: Big Ken & Colleen – Star
102.5; Van & Bonnie in the Morning –
WHO 1040
Best Radio Voice that
Turns You On
Brian Holtz – KMFG 99.1
Could it be his deep voice that makes him
the readers’ favorite? Or the fact that he runs
the show from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. — and
we all know nothing good ever happens after
midnight? Maybe it’s because he is also in
a band, and people always have a thing for
musicians? For whatever the reason, Brian
Holtz claims the win in the sexy voice category, and our readers are very, well, excited
about Holtz and his captivating voice. He’s
on air every weeknight, and if you want to
get more than the voice, catch his band playing at venues around the metro. 1000 Walnut St., Suite 1107, Des Moines. 515-2444146; www.kfmg991.org
Runners-up: Clutch – KGGO 95; Max
Schaeffer – KIOA 93.3
Best Radio Station
KFMG 99.1
KFMG is one of the few locally owned radio stations left in the area, and it thrives on
the community’s input. It’s run by the Des
Moines Community Radio Foundation,
which is a nonprofit, and works daily to inform Des Moines residents of the activities,
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events and charities happening daily. Their
music is a mixture of jazz, soul, rock and roll
and alternative. Radio shows run basically all
day, every day, so you won’t miss a minute.
1000 Walnut St., Suite 1107, Des Moines.
515-244-4146; www.kfmg991.org
Runners-up: WOI – Iowa Public Radio;
WHO 1040
Best Radio Personality
Ron Sorenson – KFMG 99.1
“Sorenson was progressive before progressive
was cool,” says KFMG’s website, and it seems
that they are correct in their assessment of
station general manager Ron Sorenson. Not
only does he manage the station, he is also
the president of the Des Moines Community
Radio Foundation, which owns and operates
KFMG. Sorenson lives a busy life running
one company and managing another, but he
still finds time to golf, enjoy his music collection and run the Ron Sorenson Show at 99.1.
Catch him live weekdays in the afternoon.
1000 Walnut St., Suite 1107, Des Moines.
515-244-4146; www.kfmg991.org
Runners-up: Maxwell & Pam–KIOA
93.3; Big Ken & Colleen–Star 102.5
Best Library
Des Moines Public Library
– Central
Books, magazines, film, periodicals, sheet
music, media, movies…the options to rent
and view at the Central library seem endless.
With free parking and a prime location near
the Pappajohn Sculpture Park downtown,
it’s guaranteed to be a fun trip. The library
even has a pickup window open Monday
through Friday from 4-6 p.m. Our readers
love the peaceful and quiet atmosphere both
in and around the library. 1000 Grand Ave.,
Des Moines. 515-283-4152; http://dmpl.
org
Runners-up: Des Moines Public Library–
Franklin Ave.; Urbandale Public Library
Best Nonprofit
Animal Rescue League
We could brag about the Animal Rescue
League for hours — and so could our readers. It’s the biggest nonprofit animal shelter
in Iowa and relies solely on donations to run
the shelter. The ARL website offers notices
for lost and found pets, animal advice, and
they host a slew of events, including Zumba
classes. The voters love the mission of ARL,
but they also love the happiness it brings to
pets and owners alike. www.arl-iowa.org
Runners-up: Hope Ministries; AHeinz57
Pet Rescue and Transport
Best Place to Worship
Lutheran Church of HOPE
Hope has worked hard to get where it is today. It has an extensive list of different ministries catered to each age group and religious
maturity and a full calendar of events just
about every month. Readers love the community at Hope, but also the convenience,
because their sermons are posted online in
a podcast or video form for those who can’t
attend church. 925 Jordan Creek Parkway.,
hopewdm.org
Runners-up: Plymouth Congregational
United Church of Christ; Westminster
Presbyterian Church
Best Realtor
Bob Eisenlauer
Taking the title of Best Realtor for the third
time is former Des Moines Sexiest People
nominee Bob Eisenlauer. He’s accomplished
a lot in his 11 years in real estate, and our
readers appreciate him for it. He has received
more than six awards for his outstanding
performance and is very active in the family business. See this man for all your newhome needs — you won’t regret it. 525-9792883; www.eisenlauerteam.com
Runners-up: Tim Scheib; Tina Johnson
and Steve O’Meara
Best Automotive Salesperson
Tim Gilman – Billion Auto
When it comes to buying a car, you want to
work with someone you trust. Our readers
say Tim Gilman is that someone. He works
with his customers to find the perfect cars at
the best prices. www.billionauto.com
Runners-up: Steve Johnson – Toyota; Jeff
Nelmark – Stivers
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It doesn’t have to be the biggest campus to
be the best college, as proved by the voters’
choice to name Drake University the Best
College. With countless opportunities for
student involvement, Drake works hard to
keep the Des Moines area happy and upbeat. 2507 University Ave., Des Moines.
800-44-DRAKE; www.drake.edu
Runners-up: DMACC; Grand View University
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to start your college career, offering 12 special programs for students with specific needs
to succeed in college education. If you’ve left
school and have decided to go back, you can
take advantage of the transfer program. They
offer courses for people who speak English
as their second language and schooling for
people who were in the military. DMACC
is the No. 1 transfer institution in Iowa, and
it produces the most undergraduates in the
state. Visit the website and use their college
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Runners-up: Drake University; Kaplan
University
Best Photographer
Creative Backing Real
Estate Photography
Creative Backing is a company that assists
realtors in selling their homes with stunning
photography and videography. Winning
the photography title at only two years old,
this company creates a story for each home
through its photos, giving each home life
and energy. Our readers like Creative Backing because they strive to be the creative
backbone of every real estate company and
to offer them countless support services for
their companies to succeed. www.creativebacking.com
Runners-up: Kerri Photography; Tim
Vorland Photography
Best Police Officer
Natalie Heinemann
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Prior to serving five years on the Des Moines
police force as a senior officer, she worked as
a surveillance guard and spent seven years of
her life serving the United States Army.
Runners-up: Mark McKinney; Elliot Ness
Best Financial Planner
Tony Niedart –
Principal Financial Group
Tony Niedert is among the slew of individuals at Principal that strive to help customers
put their finances in order and develop the
best strategy to achieving their financial goals.
Niedert has presumably been voted the best
because of his stellar work with his clients and
their overall happiness with him as their financial advisor. It takes a sincere person to have
so many people trust you with their money.
6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 200, West Des
Moines. 515-246-4048; www.principal.com
Runners-up: Dennis Markway; Jenny
Smith
Best Insurance Agent
Ben Buenzow – State Farm
He may not be Jake from State Farm and
clad in khakis, but Ben Buenzow knows how
to take care of his clients just as well. After
working with State Farm for about 11 years,
our readers trust Buenzow and his credibility
as an insurance agent.
Runners-up: Doug Hoyng – Hoyng Insurance Group; Mike Adamson
Best Family Planning Services
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood has been known for
years for helping people protect themselves
and stay up to date on their health quickly
and discreetly. They offer services like STD
testing, birth control and the morning-after
pill. They even have people to chat with on
their website if you have a question or concern. They have convenient locations all over
the metro and offer affordable health insurance choices. www.plannedparenthood.org
Runners-up: Vitae Family Care; Agape
Pregnancy Center
Best Chiropractor
Chiropractic Health Center to serve clients
in the metro. The office will soon change its
name to East Village Chiropractic, but don’t
let that stop you from making an appointment with the best chiropractor around. 300
E. Locust St., Des Moines
515-288-8085; www.drpulley.com
Runners-up: Dr. Quentin Huston; Dr.
Vince Hassel
more than 90 years. Their website offers tips
on how to protect your eyes from the summer sun, an eye care blog and information
on eye diseases. 6200 Westown Parkway,
wolfeeyeclinic.com
Runners-up: Des Moines Eye Surgeons;
Vision Clinic Optometric Services – Beaverdale
Best Doctor
Best Place to Get Lasik Eye
Surgery
Lori A. Steinmann, NP
Having a health practitioner who is upbeat
and excited about his or her job always eases
the tension when seeing a doctor, and Lori
Steinmann does her best to do those things
for her patients. She speaks both English and
Spanish so she can accommodate more people. 1221 Center St., Suite 15, Des Moines.
515-243-2888
Runners-up: Dr. Brian Waggoner, MD;
Dr. Ed Steinmann, DO
Dr. Braxton Pulley
Best Eye Clinic
His accomplishments are too many to name
here, so it’s no surprise the voters named
Dr. Braxton Pulley as the Best Chiropractor serving Des Moines. He opened Pulley
Our eyes are very sensitive and require special care, and the physicians at Wolfe Eye
Clinic have been trusted with this care for
Wolfe Eye Clinic
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Wolfe Eye Clinic
Where else would you get Lasik eye surgery
than the place voted Best Eye Clinic? Wolfe
Eye Clinic offers extensive information on
this surgery on their website, from a general
description to a procedural breakdown —
they even offer videos on how the process
works so patients can ease their fears before
stepping into the chair. Wolfe has been performing Lasik surgeries for more than 30
years, executing the highest number of surgeries in the state, so they’ve got the experience.
6200 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines.
515-223-8685; www.wolfeeyeclinic.com
Runners-up: Associated Opthalmologists;
Des Moines Eye Surgeons
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El Bait Shop
High Life Lounge
University Library Cafe
Mullets
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Drake University
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Since 2013, the local upstart firm, 818 —
a tiny design empire, has cranked out
needle-moving work despite their
vocal love of “tacos and dinosaurs” and
total lack of pretense and trademarked
“creative processes.”
The duo said they launched their business
determined to be creative and easy to
work with, a combination that’s harder to
find than a light beer in a craft brewery.
818 believes that working with a design
team should be enjoyable, not something
that feels like verbal wrestling.
That’s why they create the atmosphere
and relationships that make clients look
forward to collaborating with them.
They find ways to harness the power of
creativity to drive results. Plus, they often
throw in tacos, coffee, beer, dinosaurs
and the occasional office dance party.
Check them out at 818iowa.com and
learn how thinking small can lead to
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treatment they deliver. 2030 27th St., Des to build a good home. The two of them have
Best Hospital
Best Chamber of Commerce
a combined experience of more than 50
Moines. 515-279-3654
Iowa Methodist Medical
Center
There a many reasons our readers likely
chose Iowa Methodist Medical Center for
Best Hospital this year. It’s known in the
Midwest for its spectacular cancer care, it’s
one of only two Level 1 trauma centers in
the state, it has one of the largest rehabilitation centers in central Iowa, it offers excellent maternity care, and it’s a valued teaching hospital. 1200 Pleasant St., Des Moines.
515-241-6212; www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/iowa-methodist-medical-center
Runners-up: Mercy Medical Center; UnityPoint Health Center
Best Vet Clinic
Oaks Veterinary Clinic
Studies show that almost half of all American
households own a pet. We adore our three
sassy cats with human-like personalities, or
the dog whose tail wags uncontrollably when
we walk through the door. So when it comes
to health care for pets, we want the best care
for them. Oaks Veterinary Clinic offers the
help needed for our beloved furry friends,
and the readers enjoy the personal care and
Runners-up: Starch Pet Hospital; University West Pet Clinic
Best Physical Therapist
West Des Moines Physical
Therapy
Physical injuries don’t just happen within
the “convenient” business hours of 8 to
5, and the physical therapists at West Des
Moines Physical Therapy realize that. That’s
why they offer extended access to their facilities with flexible hours, so patients can
schedule an appointment whenever they
need one. Our readers also like the one-onone care provided and the extensive list of
service, which even includes a home care
program. 3701 EP True Parkway, West
Des Moines. 515-224-6761; www.westdesmoinesphysicaltherapy.com
Runners-up: Accelerated Rehabilitation
Center; Integrated Physical Therapy &
Sports Medicine PLLC
Best Home Builder
Meadowbrook Builders LLC
Best Landscaper
Frontline Lawn
& Landscapes
Urbandale
The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce has
more than 700 businesses and 18,000 representatives in its coalition. Those are impressive numbers, but what really sealed the deal
for our voters is how it serves, protects and
promotes each one of those members and
businesses. 2830 100th St., Suite110, Urbandale. 515-331-6855; http://uniquelyurbandale.com
Runners-up: West Des Moines; Ankeny
Best Customer Service
Frontline is a full-service landscape company that serves businesses as well as residential homes. Owner Joe Morton has had his
business for 10 years now, and before that,
he worked for two other major landscaping
companies. That being said, Morton knows
his way around a flower garden and a stone
patio, and our readers acknowledge that.
8308 N.E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill.
515-778-3969; www.frontlinelawns.com
Runners-up: Kaldenberg PBS Landscaping and Lawncare; Des Moines Landscapes L.C.
Cliff and Matt McClure know what it takes
East Village Chiropractic
For more than 10 years, East Village Chiropractic (formerly known as Pulley Chiropractic) has been serving the Des Moines
community, and our readers want to recognize that service. Doctors at East Village
strive to care not only for a person’s physical
well-being, but also their spirit and mind.
They offer a long list of services, and they do
it with a smile, which goes a long way with
our readers. 300 E. Locust St., Des Moines.
515-288-8058; http://drpulley.com
Runners-up: Hy-Vee; Zounds Hearing
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one of the BEST
2015
years in the fields of building and real estate.
They have 15 development communities in
central Iowa, offering the most in Ankeny
and Urbandale. Our readers love their quality work and timeliness when completing
each project. http://meadowbrookbuildersllc.com
Runners-up: Superior Contractors LLC;
Dreamscape Homebuilders
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their vote of confidence not only on this award, but in the
confidence you have shown us in the past years by having
us service your cars and trucks repeatedly for over 40
years. My personal thanks to the best customers around!
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Most people hate going to the dentist. Between the gritty toothpaste and the floss hitting your gums, it’s not always a refreshing
experience. But what if you got a foot bath
while you had your teeth cleaned? Or a hand
massage while you had a filling? Maybe your
nails done while you were waiting for Xrays? Well, at Grove & Platt Dental Associates you are sure to have these spa amenities
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Runners-up: Fleur Dentistry LLP DDS;
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Brian Waggoner
Dr. Brian Waggoner has been working with
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of children. Dr. Waggoner graduated from
the University of Iowa Carver College of
Medicine about 12 years ago and has been
working with medicine ever since. 2301
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Runners-up: William Salow; Sara Schutte
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Jennifer Meyer Law
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Northern Iowa and graduating from Drake
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members of a team or group. They provide
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and special events, which is a big winner for
both kids and their parents. www.generationnextia.com
Runners-up: Apple Tree Children’s Center; Childserve
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Working with places like Mediacom and
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companies’ advertising its “swagger back.”
People love the vibrant colors and unique
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Runners-up: Beaverdale; West Des
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Ankeny
Is this a surprise considering the previous
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Moines Area Community College. The city
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high school, and with an education system
ranked among the highest in Iowa, parents
across the metro might be looking to enroll
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TechTalk
The tech shortcuts to
musical super-stardom
By Patrick Boberg
C
hasing the dream of being a musical
superstar is dangerous. Comparatively,
a 2013 NCAA study of athletes chasing the pro dream found one in 50 Division
I college football players will be drafted into
the NFL, and one in 75 Division I basketball
players will get drafted by the NBA. That
means there is a less than a 2 percent chance
of that college players will fulfill their professional sports dreams. I’d wager for rock, pop,
R&B or hip-hop stardom, it’s closer to 0.2
percent. The odds are stacked astronomically
high against musicians to succeed, but chasing a dream isn’t about odds, is it? No, it’s
about talent, persistence, opportunity and
dumb luck. While technology can’t help you
with luck, it certainly can help you with the
other three.
The means to produce passable music
have never been more attainable. If you can
get your hands on something resembling an
instrument, attempt to carry a tune, maintain a decent beat and know a guy with a
computer, you can produce a song. As
anyone who listens to the radio these days
knows, talent is not a prerequisite. Technology has virtually excised it from the scenario. Between auto-tuned vocals, quantized
drums beats (mathematically perfect percussion), arpeggiator software creating melodies
and other “Pro Tools” trickery, your tonedeaf grandma can release a top 40-sounding
song. And the worst part? Practically all of
those blasphemic shortcuts are free.
With nearly one billion users having access to Apple’s GarageBand, the audio recording program is easily the most popular
recording tool on the planet, and it’s a free
application. Every Mac computer user and
iOS device holder has free access to all the
tools necessary to record a song, including
the aforementioned tools plus a huge library
of digital instruments and sound loops. Any
musician or audio engineer who is reading
this right now is no doubt going full snob
right over the limitations and “Fischer Price”
nature of Garageband. But that’s not the
point. Your nephew, who was gifted a brand
new iPhone for his 10th birthday, could record his rock opera tomorrow. We can agree
he’s spoiled — but also a few taps away from
producing sick beats.
Of course, recording a song is just the
beginning. Once you have your masterpiece mixed down to an mp3, you need
somewhere to distribute it, and, once again,
technology has you covered. For nearly two
decades the Internet has been a dumping
ground for crappy bands to share their “art.”
From MP3.com over a decade ago, MySpace
in the mid-2000s, to today with ReverbNation, Facebook, DropBox, SoundCloud and
more, there’s always been an ocean of free
options to house music online.
Not only are these services free, they’re
huge. SoundCloud is a behemoth of music decimation with major artists such as
Drake, Skrillex, Foo Fighters, Snoop Dogg
and Madonna all releasing music through
the service. While streaming services such as
Pandora, Beats and Spotify portend to be Internet radio with subscription plans, SoundCloud is an open platform for artists and
audience alike to upload and sample music
freely.
With Garageband, artists can record for
free, and SoundCloud helps you share your
sound with an audience. I guess the only
thing left is a record deal. Actually, that’s
the part where you need to put in some
hard work. You can record, share, even film
a music video for practically nothing with
technology, but your technology won’t turn
you into Mick Jagger or Lady Gaga. Because,
unless you’re planning on plugging your laptop into a venue’s sound system and pressing play, being a live musician pretty much
always requires talent. CV
BookReview
Courtesy of Beaverdale Books
Review by Fay Jones
‘My Sunshine Away’
M
. O. Walsh’s astonishing debut novel takes place in the ’80s and
90s along Piney Creek Road in the suburbs of Baton Rouge.
Good meals and cold drinks are consumed to stave off the oppressive heat, lawns are well manicured, and the neighborhood children
attend private school. Amid the charming idyllic setting evil lurks, and as
the book opens we learn that a horrible crime has been committed.
Our narrator, unnamed, is in his 30s and is recounting the last two decades in a type of confessional as he recalls his childhood.
By M O Walsh The summer of 1989, when he was 14, was a pivotal
one: 15-year-old Lindy Simpson, a pretty, popular track star and his first
Putnam
(unrequited) love, is raped under a darkened street light, just houses away
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As his memories unfold, he divulges the identities of the other suspects
and ultimately reveals who’s responsible for the crime and why he has dealt with such guilt
over the years: “I had not done a single thing about any of the terrible events in my life.”
With insight and expertise, Walsh depicts a lush sense of place with lyrical, gorgeous prose
and keen detail. His characters are genuine, especially as he describes the idealism and insecurities, the bravado and vulnerability, the kindness and cruelty of adolescence. Intimate, riveting language propels the suspenseful story, and we remain committed to the likeable narrator
in spite of his faults and face a satisfying ending. Walsh wisely, compassionately and at times
even humorously offers a beautiful meditation on memory, family, forgiveness and youth. CV
Fay Jones was born with a love of literature, which was finely shored up throughout her early years
by her parents and a beloved children’s librarian who wore the thickest glasses ever manufactured.
Ms. Jones once won a coupon for a free ice cream cone after her suggestion for a name for the local
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Guinness
A
lmost 4,000 miles northeast of Des
Moines is Ireland’s historic capital,
Dublin. Amidst St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Dublin Castle is St. James’s
Gate. Located near the south quays and
the River Liffey, this historic building was
once the starting point for Irish pilgrims to
travel to Spain. But in 1759, when Arthur
Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease for the
property, it turned into a brewery. For more
than 250 years, St. James’ Gate has been the
headquarters for the Irish beer giant Guinness. Today, Guinness does everything it can
to follow in the traditional footsteps of its
founder, but it adds a modern twist to keep
people dedicated to the masterful quality.
“That’s why we’ve begun introducing more
beer options under the Guinness trademark
to allow for more people to enjoy Guinness
with a variety of occasions, while keeping
true to the brand’s brewing heritage,” explains Joseph Morgan, distribution manager
for the Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota
area. Heritage is yet another reason that
Guinness is so proud of its iconic stout beer
and why it hasn’t failed the company since
its induction. With that in mind — and
with St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching
— grab a Guinness and find all the green
clothing you own.
Guinness Draught
The beer that started it all. “Guinness
Draught is our flagship beer, with its signature black color and distinctive creamy
white head,” describes Morgan. This is an
Irish dry stout that tastes roasted, creamy
and has a great malt. It’s a little sweet, but
not overpowering. It goes down quick and
smooth. It’s bitter like a normal stout but
sweet enough for the masses. It’s like the angel and the devil on your shoulder created
this wonderful, bittersweet drink, just for
you. ABV: 4.2 percent. Availability: Yearround
Guinness “The 1759”
This newbie started the latest part of Guinness’ portfolio, called the Guinness Signature
Series. It’s a “limited-edition ultra-premium
beer which uses the same peated whisky malt
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you’d find in the world’s finest Scotch and
Irish whiskies,” recounts Morgan. The Signature Series features beers with ingredients
that are the most desired, and some of the
priciest and classiest beer ingredients. The
1759 came out last fall and is currently not
being brewed, but you can still find it in select locations, so get it while you can. The
newest member of the Signature Series is set
to debut this fall. ABV: 9 percent. Availability: Limited quantities
Guinness Blonde American Lager
This permanent addition to the Guinness
family is the best of both worlds. Expect a bit
of deterrence from the traditional heaviness
of the Guinness Draught with this beer. It’s
full of bold citrus flavors with a light, fresh
finish. It also marks a moment in history
for Guinness because it’s the first time the
company has imported the ingredients from
Ireland to America. Guinness Blonde American Lager “marries Guinness and American
brewing techniques for a light, crisp refreshing amber beer,” says Morgan, and it “comes
with a completely different style and personality than an American lager. Variety is
a great thing!” ABV: 5 percent. Availability:
Year-round
In addition to the “Made of More” platform
that supports and recognizes citizens who
dedicate themselves to bettering their community, Guinness is supporting the hardworking firefighters by working to raise $1
million for them by St. Patrick’s Day. “To
support the fundraising goal, we’ll be releasing limited-edition, firefighter-inspired Tshirts, with a portion of the proceeds going
to the Leary Firefighters Foundation (LFF)
to help provide the resources, equipment
and training necessary to ensure the safety
and success of firefighters nationwide,” explains Morgan. Visit www.guinnessgivesback.com to buy a shirt or make a donation.
Find Guinness at nearby locations such as
Saints Pub, Bar Louie, Buffalo Wild Wings,
Vista Pub, Wellman’s West, Funny Bone
Comedy Club, Cowboy Jack’s, Blue Moon
Dueling Pianos, Shotgun Betty’s, and other
grocers and gas stations.
EVENTS
Feb. 26 – Stitch and Bitch, 7-9 p.m., 515
Brewing Co., 7700 University Ave., Clive,
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event/stitch-and-bitch/?instance_id=417
March 3 – Cooking with Beer Class for the
Ladies, 5:30 p.m., $35, Bolton and Hay, 2701
Delaware Ave., https://tickly.co/events/435
March 5 – Social Run with Fitness Sports
and 515 Brewing Co., 7230 University Ave.,
Windsor Heights, http://iowacraftbeertent.
com/wordpress/event/social-run-with-fitnesssports-and-515-brewing/?instance_id=515
March 7 – New Belgium Sampling,
Wheatsfield Co-Op, 413 Northwestern Ave.,
Ames, www.wheatsfield.coop
March 21 – Peace Tree’s Anniversary
Celebration, all day, 107 W. Main St.,
Knoxville, http://iowacraftbeertent.com/
wordpress/event/peace-trees-5-yearanniversary-celebration/?instance_id=669
March 22 – Guinness Perfect Pour Class for
the Ladies, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., $10, Mickey’s
Irish Pub Waukee, 50 S.E. Laurel, Waukee,
https://tickly.co/events/436
March – Beer of the Month: Empyrean
Cocoa Nibbed Stout, West Towne Pub,
4518 Mortensen Road, #108, Ames, www.
westtownepub.com
BEER PAIRINGS
G
uinness Draught is a traditional addition to many
classic Irish dishes. For starters, try mushrooms on toast. Sear mushrooms, garlic,
butter, a little salt, a pinch of cayenne pepper,
some Worcestershire sauce and a splash of
Guinness in a saucepan until it reaches a glaze,
then serve in on your favorite toasted bread.
Strange? Maybe. Delicious? Definitely.
For dinner, try a classic Irish stew. Cut
boned mutton into decent size chunks; chop
four large potatoes, onions, carrots and parsley.
Throw all of the ingredients in a pot with 500
milliliters of water and some salt and pepper, and
let it boil for about three hours. When it’s done,
make sure your chilled Guinness is by its side to compliment the bold flavors.
And finally, everybody loves cake, so why not add some Guinness to it? Bake your favorite
kind of cake (Guinness recommends you add sultanas, raisins and walnuts) with 8-12 teaspoons of Guinness Draught, and it’s your two favorite things in one sweet, decadent dessert.
DEFINE
Malt
Malt refers to the treatment of grains in beer. It describes the technique of allowing the
grain to sprout in a basic, conventional way right before it’s processed. It can also be used
in other traditional drinks like milkshakes and root beer. The two main styles of malt beer
are ale and lager. CV
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By Bill Frost
“The Last Man on Earth” and “Battle Creek” win at weird; “House of Cards” gets shaky.
“House of Cards”
Friday, Feb. 27 (Netflix)
It’s always been crazy-good, but is “House
of Cards” just more crazy than good? NowPresident Frank Underwood’s (Kevin Spacey) rise to the top has seen him plowing
through one deliciously ridiculous politicosoap-opera scandal after another, as well as a
slew of unsatisfying toothless opponents —
at the outset of Season 3, it seems his only
equal in the Beltway is wife Claire (Robin
Wright), who has ambitions of her own beyond simply being First Lady. “House of
Cards” is still entertaining as hell, like “The
West Wing” with the idealism extracted and
replaced with “Itchy & Scratchy” bloodlust,
but it’s time to dial back those Prestige Television expectations.
“Battle Creek”
Sunday, March 1 (CBS)
“Breaking Bad”/“Better Call Saul” ’s Vince
Gilligan created “Battle Creek” more than
10 years ago, and it’s finally made its way
to broadcast TV. Dean Winters (“Law &
Order: SVU,” “Rescue Me”) and Josh Duhamel (“Transformers,” “Las Vegas”) star as
mismatched law-enforcement partners in the
titular bankrupt Michigan city; grizzled local
detective Russ Agnew (Winters) is suspicious
of clean-cut FBI newcomer Milt Chamberlin
(Duhamel), but is forced to work with him
because he has access to shiny Fed resources
that the broke Battle Creek cop shop doesn’t.
The pair proceed to butt heads and match
wits on odd cases (first up: a maple syrup cartel — yes, really) so far outside the usual CBS
procedural parameters, you have to wonder
why “Battle Creek” didn’t end up on Fox
(this series is probably what “Backstrom” was
shooting for and missed by miles). Even with
Gilligan’s “Breaking Bad”-isms toned down,
“Battle Creek” is a fun ride. Get onboard before CBS figures that out.
“Secrets & Lies”
Sunday, March 1 (ABC)
A cat-and-mouse mystery that pits a possibly
innocent family man (Ryan Phillippe) against
a determined homicide detective (Juliette
Lewis) in what looks like a direct-to-Blockbuster-video potboiler from the ’90s (and
even then, “Secrets & Lies” would be a lousy
title). Phillippe and Lewis act as hard as they
can against each other, but this is just midseason filler worth no DVR (or VHS) space.
“The Last Man on Earth”
Sunday, March 1 (Fox)
It’s been a long while since Fox made a truly
weird live-action comedy, and they’re making up for lost time with “The Last Man on
Earth,” starring ex-“Saturday Night Live”
player Will Forte as Phil Miller, who appears
to be the lone human left (at least in North
America) after a virus sweeps the planet in
2020. Other than growing an impressive
hipster beard and inventing mankind’s final
crowning achievement, the Margarita Pool
(complete with salt rim), Phil’s resigned to
keeping himself entertained with explosive
car bowling, mocking Tom Hanks in “Castaway” and wallowing in loneliness in his
hometown of Tucson. While the first episode is a one-man show, which Forte carries
well, more characters do eventually show up
to provide some “only other people make
us a better person” perspective and future
episode fodder — though only four have
been produced so far. Which is fitting, since
“The Last Man on Earth” plays more like
a comedic indie flick than a 13-episode TV
series — try it out; it won’t be a long commitment. CV
Bill Frost writes about television for Salt Lake
City Weekly, talks about it on the TV Tan
Podcast (Tuesdays on iTunes and Stitcher),
and tweets about it at @Bill_Frost.
Crossword
WhatThe...#!&%?
By Matt Jones
Solve like a pirate
Think you’re funny?
And sound like one, too
Send us your best caption...
Email to: [email protected]
Next week’s photo:
This week’s winner:
“The Vatican’s Undercover Vice Squad.”
Jim McCool
Runners-up:
“Hope this doesn’t
become a habit.”
Lynne Chandleet
“Warning: Drinking
promotes bad habits!”
Rod R.
Send your “What The...?” caption and image entries
to [email protected]
Deadline for entries is Monday at noon.
ACROSS
1) Cavatappi and capellini
7) Poe title word
10) Rejections
13) Detach, in a way
14) “Free Willy” creature
15) Decide (for)
16) The color of believing you can
fly?
18) Dead heat
19) Airline since 1948
20) Drags
21) Stood
23) Flag thrower
24) Extreme
25) Not often
27) Garfield’s call when Jon has
fallen?
30) Come from behind
33) “Get away, stranger!” (from
a cat)
34) “Transformers” director Michael
35) “Y” wearers
36) Hit
38) Harrowing
39) Meadow sound
40) Epps of “Resurrection”
41) Feeling of insecurity
42) Creature surrounded by bamboo
and other trees?
46) Bathroom buildup
47) 1963 Paul Newman movie
48) “___ with Lovin’” (McDonald’s
promo of February 2015)
51) Free-for-all
52) Utah city
54) Formally give up
55) Mean Amin
56) Food advertised with the line:
“Keep on Truckin’... and Snackin’”?
59) Took a chair
60) Story
61) It’s west of the Urals
62) Muddy home
63) Word before Spice or Navy
64) Turns back to 00000
DOWN
1) Less contaminated
2) Foot holder
3) Wheat amount
4) Driving money
5) “You’ve Got Mail” company
6) 1970s space station
7) Media packet
8) “Riunite on ___, Riunite so nice”
9) Comb challenges
10) Comfortably sized
11) Conflicts in China
12) Instructions part
14) Nonprofit’s URL suffix
17) Knowledgeable sort
22) Like unmatched socks
24) Make onion rings
26) Apart from that
27) Ice Bucket Challenge cause, for
short
28) Bird sound
29) Turgenev’s turndown
30) 2000s sitcom set in Texas
31) Worried by
32) It’s no asset
36) “Peter Pan” role
37) Tears for Fears hit redone for
“Donnie Darko”
38) Evidence with a twist?
40) Demand that someone will
41) Hit the plus button
43) “Bravissimo!’
44) Throat clearing sound
45) Three or five, but not threeve
48) Gunpowder alternative
49) Expert
50) Positive feedback
51) Word before any U.S. state
53) Wish you could take back
54) Lightning McQueen’s movie
57) Ironman Ripken
58) Maestro’s signal
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Central Iowa’s connection
to the local music scene
By Chad Taylor [email protected]
Sardinas does it his way
E
ric Sardinas is a road warrior. He’s
one of those guys who never seem to
find commercial success, even in the
face of blinding talent. Sardinas makes up
for the lack of radio play by relentlessly
touring and getting in front of fans the old
fashioned way: one stage at a time.
“For the last 12 years, I’ve been on the
road 300 nights a year,” he concurred.
“Time passes pretty quick that way.”
Quick, indeed. Spending that much face
time with the people who appreciate their
music helps artists develop a deep, true
sense for what keeps fans coming back for
more. And that translates to an album experience that is as close to their live show
as possible, which is what it is all about for
Sardinas.
“It’s having that connection and not losing the human element,” he said, explaining his recording process. “Being able to
communicate, not using any bullshit and
being really honest. With what you can do
on computers these days, sometimes with
the sterilization, the human element disappears.”
And it is that human element that makes
Sardinas’ music jump up and grab people.
He has been playing since he was 6 years
old and knows his way around a six-string
better than most anybody you are apt to
Eric Sardinas plays at the Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Road, on Wednesday,
March 4. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show.
meet.
His style of music is impossible to imitate. Sardinas plays in a way that defies
convention, and his music is not easily categorized. That bold individualism has cost
him professionally. It has made the concept
of regular radio play impossible, and for as
much as the Internet has helped independent musicians, album sales are still very
much driven by radio play. Not that you
will ever catch Sardinas complaining.
“I’m lucky enough to have been able to
make music for a label that has supported
me and let me be the artist who I am,” he
said. “The creativity that I’ve had wasn’t in
any way altered, and I was allowed to be
myself and not deal with the commercial
aspect.
“It’s kind of scary that, with this record,
there’s nowhere for me to be on radio,” he
admits, however. “There’s no station that
has a format for me. I’m not a classic rock
guy or a modern rock guy. Am I a blues
artist? Well blues purists don’t like me, but
I’ll go head to head with anyone who plays
straight blues.”
Sardinas freely admits that his life would
be easier if he could get someone at Clear
Channel to notice him. But it is not something he worries about all that much because, no matter what, he is just going to
keep doing what has gotten him to this
point — get in front of fans and make them
jump, night after night.
“I don’t think that it’s going to be particularly long before physical product is going to be gone,” he said. “Everybody’s going to be getting their music strictly from
downloading. Most of the record chains
are gone. The big chains, a lot of them are
gone. There have been a lot of changes in
the music industry.
“I’m not making music for sales; I never
have been,” he concluded. “I haven’t had
any commercial success. I haven’t had anything given to me. I’m lucky enough that
what I’ve done has allowed me to have a life
making music every day for the rest of my
life.” CV
THE SOUND
Central Iowa’s connection to the local music scene
By Chad Taylor [email protected]
SOUNDCHECK
SOUND CIRCUIT
Imagine Dragons
“Smoke + Mirrors”
Interscope
The man
P
art of what made
Imagine Dragons’
first album so much
fun was its ability to be
everybody and nobody all
at once. You could hear
smatterings of Killers,
Arcade Fire, Dragonette,
even Coldplay in their
songs, but only the best
bits of all those acts with none of the flaws. It felt like
lightning in a bottle. And then “Shots” starts playing
on “Smoke + Mirrors” and, my God, it feels like the
band has found a way to sustain its momentum while
still producing something that feels like an evolution.
For all their effort, there is nothing on “Smoke + Mirrors” that has the same theatrical feel of “Radioactive,”
and frontman Dan Reynolds is still just as mopey as
ever, but these are fairly minor quibbles. The album
is eclectic, energetic and well worth more than just a
cursory spin. CV
I
f you are going to get into Des Moines hip-hop, there are a
few names you should definitely know. And no matter who
you talk to, that list is always going to start with one name:
Gadema.
“I’m inspired by pain, by love, by joy — all that stuff,” he
said. “Just the everyday stuff that everybody goes through, no
matter where you’re from. Everybody goes through heartache.
Just real-life stuff. Not preaching or anything; I just want to
talk.”
Gadema has been talking for nearly 16 years now, and
there are few in town who do it better or with more sheer
force of character. He has seen hip-hop in Des Moines ebb
and flow, and now, he says, the talent is possibly stronger than
it has ever been, but it is hard to get people to see.
“It’s really under the radar,” he said. “A lot of the shows
that we do, it’s mostly just other rappers and producers and
DJs.”
Gadema would love to see more venues take a chance on
booking a rapper or two. Since House of Bricks did its changing act, the only place that reliably books hip-hop is Vaudeville Mews, a place that Gadema calls hip-hop’s “headquarters” in the city.
But a lack of venues does not deter those serious about
their craft. And nobody has ever accused Gadema of not being
serious. When he first starting playing live at a Java Joes open
mic in 1999, his creative output was prolific.
“I was always coming up with new ideas,” he said of the
early days. “A lot of them never amounted to anything, but I
always kept my blade sharp.”
Nowadays, the ideas may not come in quite the same flood,
but he hits more often. He has traded quantity for quality.
Now, as a self-proclaimed “grown-ass man of 35,” he looks at
the hip-hop scene in the city today and marvels at the talent
that is growing around him.
“People that I’ve never heard of, but they may be a legend
at their school or wherever,” he said. “Then I’ll go check them
Screaming Females
Gadema plays Vaudeville Mews, 212 Fourth St., on
Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 p.m. $5 admission.
out, and I’m blown away. These cats that are 19, 20, 21 years
old.”
But pull one of the youngbloods aside and ask them who’s
who in this city, and they’ll all start with one name.
Gadema. CV
SOUND ADVICE
I
t is once again time for the Nate Niceswanger’s monthly Des Moines Music Collectors Show. The event takes place at
the downtown Holiday Inn and features collectors hawking CDs, LPs, cassettes and maybe the occasional wax cylinder
— whatever floats your musical boat. This month’s show is unique, however, because it is the first time the show will
include a couple of equipment dealers as well. So head on down this Sunday, March 1, and check out the local wares. The
show runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and admission is always just a single, solitary dollar.
Your Pick o’ the Week this week is over at Vaudeville Mews on Friday, Feb. 27, where you can check out the EP release
show for Karen Meat & The Players’ newest offering. Ramona Muse, Goldblums and Neon & Nude are on the card as
well, which kicks off at 10 p.m. Admission is $7, and make sure to buy an album while you are there. Mahalo. CV
“Rose Mountain”
Don Giovanni
S
creaming Females has
been doing its thing
for a decade now,
and “Rose Mountain” is
its sixth album. However,
this could just as easily be
considered a rebirth for
the New Brunswick, New
Jersey, trio, because this is
just about as well-polished
and full-sounding as they have ever been. The crank
on this engine is still turned by vocalist Marissa Paternoster. But now, instead of trying to carry the day all
on her own, her powerful, wobbling alto serves as the
bedrock for a sound that seems to have finally found
its full stride. The first two tracks, “Empty Head” and
“Ripe,” are robust, driving tracks that feel bigger than
most anything the band has done. Poppy, surfer-esque
follow-up “Wishing Well” serves as a fun change of
pace. This is the least punk the band has sounded, but
the result might just be its first complete album. CV
Chad Taylor is an award-winning news journalist and music writer from Des Moines who would love to take his talents abroad if the
rent were not so much more affordable in Des Moines.
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The charming but egotistical Robin Hood leads his band of merry men
and lovely Maid Marian in a battle with the evil Prince John
and Sheriff of Nottingham. Come along on an irreverent jaunt
through Sherwood Forest you won’t soon forget!
By Chad Taylor
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I
f you could break life down into a series
of Venn diagrams, at the point where the
circles for “people who like sports” and
“people who like movies” intersect, you
would find “Kevin Costner fans.”
Say what you will about Costner’s complete body of work, but there is no denying the fact the man knows how to make
a sports film compelling and entertaining.
He has made six of them in his career, with
only one (1999’s “For Love of the Game”)
receiving anything less than glowing critical
review. Costner has even been able to make
movies about golf and the NFL draft interesting.
Now that Costner is too old to believably play the role of an athlete, he has begun
making the transition into other arenas of
the sports world, such as playing the general manager of the Cleveland Browns in the
previously mentioned film about the draft.
Now, “McFarland, USA” has Costner playing the role of real-life high school athletics
coach Jim White.
Based on a true story, “McFarland, USA”
opens on White as a high school football
coach in Idaho. A locker room altercation
with a student results in his termination,
and his track record of being difficult to
work with severely limits his ability to find
another position. The only option available
to him is in the small town of McFarland,
California, as an assistant football coach/
physical education teacher.
After another clash of personalities with
the school’s head football coach gets him
removed from the team, White looks for
another outlet for his coaching desires and
finds many of the school’s youth to be naturally adept at distance running. So White decides to convince the principal to allow him
to start the school’s first cross country team.
From there, the movie hits all the beats
that you expect from a Disney film of this ilk.
The White family
“McFarland, USA”
initially feels like
Rated PG
outcasts in a town
128 Minutes
where they are the
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Costner, Maria Bello,
immigrants,
but
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they grow to be accepted in the community. White is depicted as a competitive
but overly passionate individual who learns
compassion and a love for his students over
the course of the film. There are some life
lessons learned by everyone, and the ending
is happy, as we’re shown that the real-life
White turned the real-life McFarland High
School into a California powerhouse, winning nine cross country state championships.
Yes, “McFarland, USA” is as formulaic
as one would expect from a sports movie
from Disney. But even though the film does
absolutely nothing to surprise, and the ending is never in doubt, none of that stops the
film from being completely entertaining.
And while director Niki Caro deserves a fair
amount of credit for that, the contributions
of Costner should not be overlooked and
cannot be understated.
In a film about sports, it helps to have a
naturally gifted athlete on set. Even when he
is not doing anything particularly athletic,
Costner’s deep understanding of the sports
mentality plays itself out in all of his mannerisms and infuses his acting with a level
of genuineness that it might not otherwise
have. Having someone in the role of White
who understands team sports and a coach’s
mentality is what makes an otherwise trite,
by-the-numbers underdog movie completely work. Maria Bello is nicely understated
as White’s wife, and Carlos Pratts is great
as the angry, headstrong runner Thomas
Valles. But make no mistake, this is Kevin
Costner’s film. And as long as he keeps making them, sports fans rejoice. CV
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rances and Peter Hunter get a lot of
visitors for newlyweds. The couple has
a crazy and busy time of things in “No
Sex Please, We’re British,” now enjoying an
affable run at Newton Community Theater.
Onstage, every knock on the door sets off
fresh laughs. Indeed, the flat has so many
doors you lose count. Is it five or seven? It
can feel like a game of Whack-a-Mole.
In other words, the production generates
the intimacy of theater, as if you’re in the
whirl with Frances and Peter. The loonyness of “No Sex” made for big box office
in London, and the show remains popular.
Ames mounted its version this past fall. Yet
the 1973 movie proved a flop, largely because film has trouble creating the closeness
of stage work. Movies roam the range, while
theater boxes us in.
In this case, though, the box is a funhouse, and just about all the elements
contributed. The hairpin turns of the plot
— it starts with dirty pictures in the mail
and escalates to women carrying whips —
stood out against the clean, beige lines of
the Hunters’ apartment. The design was by
Harvey Ohlsthoorn, one of several locals on
whom the company relies, and the lighting kept things bright and cartoonish. The
wife’s go-go boots practically glowed in the
dark.
The sound, on the other hand, interfered
somewhat with the screwball effect. When
someone spoke offstage, it mattered which
room they were in (bed, bath or Crazy
Town?), yet the voice always came from the
same speaker overhead. Another problem
was Larry Daft, as a moneyed widower looking for new love. He never really registered
due to his hit-or-miss British. Tammy Sposeto, as the object of his affections, lacked
the right snooty edge.
Sposeto developed as things went on,
though, and another secondary player, Mike
McKenna, put across the role of the local
Bobbie in a terrific, gruff Cockney. More
importantly, Conor Fudge as Peter and
Amy Klobnak as Frances generated both the
heat of young lovers and the exaggerations
of overgrown children. Fudge’s grin could
suggest he’d tightened a pair of bolts at the
hinges of his jaws. Klobnak kept her hands
going, framing a face now sardonic, now bewildered.
Better yet, this toybox comes with a
windup clown, namely Lonnie Appleby as
the hapless Brian Runnicles. Appleby has
done film and TV, and here he hooks us
with his first hyena-like laugh. Throughout,
he offered fumblethumbs proof of the complaint from one dominatrix: “You people
aren’t normal!”
Such professionalism reflects the quality
of the setting: a community center auditorium with a sizeable backstage and tech area
that is better than you’d find in many city
venues, owing something to a history going
back more than 50 years. Productions have
included an annual musical (Newton did
“Les Miserables” before the Playhouse) and
the occasional serious work like “Doubt.”
Des Moines culture extends east beyond the
State House.
Overheard in the Lobby: Des Moines
Young Actors continues with “Little Women,” directed by David Van Cleave at the
Social Club. CV
John Domini is a published local author who has lived on both coasts and
abroad and enjoyed theater everywhere. See www.johndomini.com.
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Local dining guide
503 completes Eighth Street evolution
N
eighborhoods
evolve mysteriously. A
few years and one
sexual
harassment lawsuit ago,
Eighth Street in
West Des Moines
was the center of the
Iowa restaurant universe
with Jimmy’s American Café, Eighth Street
Seafood, Pain Pane and Cabo San Lucas at
its nexus. That was before the downtown
scene exploded and the above-mentioned
restaurants were sold to cover court costs.
Today, the Eighth Street strip consists of
two Mexican restaurants (Raul’s and Tacos
Andreas) one Vietnamese café (Lemongrass)
and now 503, a Salvadoran restaurant and
nightclub.
The latest player moved here from Perry,
where they called themselves El Buen Gusto.
They moved into Angelo’s/Jimmy’s in near
turnkey style. Lots of Hawkeye paraphernalia still decorates the walls. TVs are still
tuned into sports, albeit Mexican League
soccer games now. Tables have been removed from the main dining room to provide a dance floor where DJs entertain on
weekend nights. Because of the nightclub,
the restaurant closes early on Fridays and
Saturdays.
The menu includes some dishes one expects in Mexican cafés, plus a number of
them that one does not. Tamales are steamed
in both corn husks and banana leaves. Yucca is fried with loose meat and steamed in
503
1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines
Restaurant hours: Sun. – Thurs. 11
a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. –
8:30 p.m.
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& MAZATLAN
dominate that selection. Rums and tequilas
outnumber all other bottles of liquor. The
most expensive item on the menu was $15. A
la carte ordering barely exists. One can buy a
single tamale, but tacos can only be ordered
in sets of four, gorditas in sets of three.
Bottom line – this famous patio will be
rocking again this summer, but to a different
beat.
Beef ribs at 503.
a cornhusk. Guisquil (a gourd also known
as chayote) is stuffed with cheese, battered
and fried like a chile relleno. Empanadas are
made with plantains. Tacos and gorditas are
made with a choice of chicken, pork or beef
tongue. The pork is pastor (braised) style,
not carnitas (braised and fried). Tortillas are
available homemade and thick as pupusas
or thinner, commercial style. Salvadoran
breakfast presents two eggs cooked as you
like with beans, fried plantains and tortillas
or French bread. Pupusas were covered with
freshly made curtido of cabbage and peppers.
Costillas chirukka (beef ribs), my favorite
dish here, are cut across the bone, Koreanstyle, seasoned and seared brilliantly. They
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guisado was a tender beef stew. Chiles rellenos are made with poblano chilies and stuffed
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homemade desserts and, of course, our famous
Friday Seafood Night featuring jumbo snow crab,
shrimp scampi, fried whole catfish, fried shrimp,
herbed-baked fish, clam strips and many other seafood favorites. The Jackpot Buffet is also well known
for an outstanding breakfast, which is served daily
Monday through Saturday. Meskwaki Bingo and Casino, 1504 305th St., Tama. (641) 484-2108. www.
meskwaki.com.
Quinton’s: Located at 506 E. Grand in the East
Village, Quinton’s is open seven days a week from
11 a.m.-2 a.m. and serves food until midnight. Our
unbeatable all-day drink specials are supplemented
with a daily happy hour from 3-7 p.m. featuring
$3 23-oz. domestic Big Girl beers, $4 premium Big
Girls, $5 Big Girl mixed drinks and half-price chips
and salsa, C.C.Q. and spinach artichoke dip. We can
accommodate groups of up to 60 people. Visit us at
www.quintonsdm.com to check our menu of unique
sandwiches, breadbowl soups, giant loaded spuds,
fresh salads and gourmet burgers, with take-out always available.
Trostel’s Greenbriar: Trostel’s Greenbriar is
offering a new menu featuring five seasonal specialties, cracker-crust pizzas, and of course, your favorite
entrees. Not just for special occasions but for every
occasion when you want… Simply the best! Reservations accepted. 5810 Merle Hay Road, Johnston.
253-0124. www.greenbriartrostels.com.
Twin Peaks: Twin Peaks is your ultimate man
cave. 48 big screen TVs, made-from-scratch comfort
food, 29 degree beer; all served up by our beautiful Twin Peaks girls. Eats-Drinks-Scenic Views. 4570
University Ave., West Des Moines. 528-8294.
American
B-Bops: We have the best burgers in town! For 21
years we’ve won Cityview’s “Best of Des Moines”
readers’ poll and are proud to serve these burgers
at more than seven locations throughout the metro.
Multiple locations in Des Moines, Ankeny, Altoona,
Urbandale and Ames. www.b-bops.com.
Big City Burgers and Greens: Located on
the first level in Capital Square in Downtown Des
Moines, Big City is fresh, healthy and socially responsible. Serving local meats and greens, using organic
beef and free-range poultry and being one of Iowa’s
first 100 percent compostable restaurants, Big City is
“green.” Catering also available. 400 Locust St., St.
195, 537-8433. Order online at www.bigcityburgersandgreens.com.
The Club Car: While great food and service
may be the “primary products” of The Club Car,
the casual atmosphere also elicits captivation from
the moment you walk in the front door. Railroad
memorabilia, original framed posters, model train
cars and signs from “way back” always draw attention. 13435 University Ave., #200. Clive. 226-1729.
www.clubcardining.com.
Food Arcade: The Food Arcade offers a wide
array of grab-and-go food options like whole or bythe-slice pizza, burgers, tenderloins, wings, fries,
hot beef sandwiches, homemade soups, subs, ice
cream and much more. Open 10 a.m.–7 a.m. daily.
Meskwaki Bingo and Casino, 1504 305th St., Tama.
(641) 484-2108. www.meskwaki.com.
Holiday Inn Cityscape Lounge: Discover the
delicious Cityscape Lounge for downtown dinner
and drinks… with a view! Located in the Holiday
Inn downtown, Cityscape Lounge offers daily Happy
Hour drink specials and half-price appetizers Monday-Friday during Happy Hour. From our almondcrusted tenders and skyline platter to our cowboy
steak and old-world, baked cavatelli pasta… whatever you do, make sure you save room for dessert!
Come escape the day and enjoy the view. 1050 Sixth
Ave. 283-0151.
Jackpot Buffet: The Jackpot Buffet at Meskwaki Casino is one of the largest buffets in the Midwest
with more than 20 homestyle entrée choices along
Asian
King & I: Authentic Thai cuisine as well as sushi
bar at 86th Street and University Avenue in West
Des Moines. Dine in or order to go. Head Chef Mao
Heineman. Beer, wine and sake served. Select American menu items for kids of all ages. Our 11th year!
Please come and enjoy with our Thai family. 1821
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BBQ
Jethro’s BBQ: If you’re looking for some of the best
BBQ in town, this Drake neighborhood sports bar
is the place to go. Jethro’s racked up the awards in
Cityview’s 2011 “Best Of Des Moines” readers poll,
winning Best BBQ and runner-up for Best American
Food and Best Nachos. Serving ribs, pork, beef brisket, whole chickens and turkey that is smoked daily
in our 750-lb. capacity smoker. Stop by and see why
we are the best. 3100 Forest Ave., Des Moines; 2601
Adventureland Drive, Altoona; 9350 University Ave.,
Waukee; 1425 S.W. Vintage, Ankeny, and 5950
56th St., Johnston. www.jethrosdesmoines.com.
Jethro’s BBQ Pork Chop Grill: The State Fair
Pork Chop, Pork Chop on a Stick, The Shake and
Bake Pork Chop, a Stuffed Pork Chop, a double cut
Smoked Pork Chop — you will find them all here as
Jethro pays homage to the 21 million pigs in Iowa.
This brand new Johnston Jethro’s features 29, huge
60- and 70-inch TVs that will bring you all the sports.
Twin 900-lb. smokers cook all of Jethro’s award-winning “Amazing Slow Smoked Meats.” Jethro’s Pork
Chop Grill, Your Johnston Neighborhood Sports Bar.
5950 N.W. 86th St., Johnston. 421-4848. www.jethrosdesmoines.com.
Woody’s Smoke Shack: Woody’s has championship BBQ and offers catering, dine-in or carry out
options. Home to the best corn bread in Iowa. Come
early, call ahead or even fax your order! 2511 Cottage Grove Ave. Phone: 277-0005. Fax: 277-0022.
www.woodyssmokeshack.com.
Catering
CateringDSM: Catering DSM, located in Capital
Square in downtown Des Moines, offers a full range
of catering services and cuisine options. With partnerships with venues such as Dos Rios and Big City
Burgers and Greens, Catering DSM can do it all; from
playoff parties to office parties to wedding receptions. Contact us to plan your next event! 400 Locust
St., Suite 193, 508-0829. www.CateringDSM.com.
Cajun
Jethro’s BBQ Jambalaya: What a concept! Barbecue and Cajun Creole Creations all served in Your
Waukee Neighborhood Sports Bar. It doesn’t get any
better than this made-from-scratch cooking. Serving
all of Jethro’s “ Amazing Slow Smoked Meats” plus
Cajun food favorites like Jambalaya, Red Beans ‘n’
Rice, Crawfish Etouffe and Spicy Gumbo. Try the Alligator or the BBQ Shrimp; the blackened Mahi is as
close as you will come to the Big Easy in Iowa. The
Cajun sampler platter will tickle your tummy. Jethro
is hooping and hollering excited for you to come visit.
9350 University Ave., West Des Moines. 987-8686.
www.jethrosdesmoines.com.
Jethro’s BBQ Lakehouse: Jethro has built his
very own LAKEHOUSE in the booming city of Ankeny. Two patios overlook the serene water of Prairie
Trail Lake as a giant moose and trophy elk gaze. 22
big screen TVs bring you all the sports action. Twin,
750-lb. hickory fired smokers cook all of Jethro’s
award-winning “Amazing Slow Smoked Meats.”
The Cajun Creole Creations made famous at Jambalaya are proudly served. Imagine how good the taste
of walleye served fresh from the lake is at Jethro’s
LAKEHOUSE, Your Ankeny Neighborhood Sports Bar.
1425 S.W. Vintage Parkway, Ankeny. 289-4444.
Coffeehouse
Smokey Row: Open Monday through Thursday
6 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday 7
a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 1910
Cottage Grove, Des Moines. 244-2611.
Deli
Palmer’s Deli & Market: At Palmer’s, we believe
in “Great Food. Great Health. Great Life.” Palmer’s
Deli is about community, family, and quality food —
quality products and quality ingredients. We offer
many delicious choices to eat right and live healthy.
We use fresh products when preparing our sandwiches, soups and salads. Our breads and desserts
are baked from scratch every day. Classic favorites…
irresistible tastes! 4949 Westown Parkway #180,
West Des Moines. 223-0123. 7509 Douglas Ave.
#1, Urbandale. 270-6561. 655 Walnut St. #219, Des
Moines. 288-4466. 110 N. Ankeny Blvd. #200, Ankeny. 963-4500. 2843 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines.
274-4004. www.palmersdeliandmarket.com
We’ve got great racks!
BIG ones. SMALL ones.
PLASTIC ones. WIRE ones.
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Italian
Pizza
Crouse Cafe: Crouse Café is located off Indianola’s
Town Square – just a short drive from Des Moines’
south side. The third-generation, family-run eatery is
proud to offer the best in homemade. Whether stopping by for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Crouse Café
is serving up all your favorites including biscuits and
gravy, hot beef sandwiches and pork tenderloins. Or
stop by for just a piece of homemade pie – you won’t
be disappointed. 115 E. Salem Ave., Indianola. 9613362.
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano: Biaggi’s is a fun,
casual, white-tablecloth restaurant that offers an
extensive menu featuring a full selection of housemade and imported pasta, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, fresh fish, chicken, veal, steaks and desserts.
Fresh. Affordable. Italian. 5990 University Ave., West
Des Moines. 221-9900. www.biaggis.com.
Cosi Cucina: Under new (old) ownership and
newly remodeled, enjoy a romantic atmosphere with
cheerful service. A Des Moines favorite for more than
21 years, try a house favorite pasta or pizza from
the original wood-burning oven. Make sure you save
room for Cosi’s famous cheesecake! They offer a variety of wine-by-glass and select bottles. 1975 N.W.
86th Street, Clive. 278-8148
Noah’s Ark Ristorante: Noah’s Ark Ristorante
has been a well-known Ingersoll tradition for decades. It offers a comfortable, relaxed, inviting atmosphere combined with a friendly and helpful staff.
Serving up a full menu of delicious Italian cuisine,
you are sure to find something you love. 2400 Ingersoll Ave. 288-2246.
Tumea & Sons: Don’t feel like cooking dinner? Come to Tumea & Sons for a tasty Italian meal.
With a host to choose from including traditional
pasta dishes and homemade Italian pastries – the
whole family will be satisfied. 1501 S.E. First St., Des
Moines. 282-7976. www.tumeaandsons.net
Orlondo’s: At Orlondo’s we make everything from
scratch, often utilizing fresh veggies from our onsite
garden. We have daily lunch and dinner specials
available, along with pizza by the slice. Tuesdays are
$11 large, one-topping pizza. Also, try one of our delicious appetizer items. 4337 Park Ave., 244-3637.
RedRossa: A passion for flavor — RedRossa
began with a passion for fresh, flavorful and authentic Italian/American dining. Offering affordable
Italian and American cuisine, RedRossa’s signature
recipes highlight the finest ingredients, prepared in
the tradition of old-world Italy, in a comfortable and
festive atmosphere. 12695 University Ave., Clive.
221-2529. www.redrossa.com.
Sam & Louie’s: Sam & Louie’s is a family
owned, casual, New York-style pizzeria and Italian
restaurant. Specializing in hand tossed pizza, pasta,
burgers, chicken sandwiches, calzones, stromboli,
salads, gluten free options and more! They are experts in catering for all types of corporate and family events. Party room available at no charge. 8561
Hickman Road, Urbandale in the Cobblestone Market. 515.537.8361. samandlouiespizza.com.
Food / Restaurant
Products
Bolton & Hay: Established in 1920, Bolton & Hay
Inc. is a locally owned and family operated foodservice equipment business based in Des Moines.
Bolton & Hay’s mission is to provide quality foodservice equipment and supply products at discounted
factory direct prices to our valued customers. Bolton
& Hay is your leading source of commercial kitchen
equipment and supplies to the foodservice industry.
2701 Delaware Ave. 265-2554. www.boltonhay.
com
Law Equipment: Serves all your restaurant,
food service and bar equipment needs. New and
used equipment, smallwares and glasswares in
stock. Full line dealer. If we don’t have it, we can
get it. Ground up design services available. Special
orders welcome from one piece to complete build
out. 10095 Hickman Court, Suite B, Clive. 334-5036.
www.lawequipment.com.
Greek
Yanni’s: We offer a wide variety of fine Greek and
Italian dishes prepared by a team of professional
chefs and wait staff. Our commitment is to provide
a high-quality, authentic dish at an affordable price.
Our menu offers a rainbow array of Greek and Italian dishes that are guaranteed to please the most
demanding taste. Not only do we offer Des Moines
and Ankeny fine Greek and Italian cuisine, but we
also have a fully stocked wine menu and full bar/
lounge. Have a business meeting, reception or just
a get together? We have private facilities and meeting room available for the asking. 3160 8th St. S.W.,
Altoona (515) 957-9391. 410 S. Ankeny Boulevard,
Ankeny, (515) 965-7802. Tues-Fri: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Saturday 4-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Brunch).
Closed Monday.
Indian
India Star: Welcome to India Star, offering the best
Indian cuisine in Des Moines. Here you delight in the
finest variety of authentic North Indian dishes. Come
and enjoy an exceptional and memorable dining
experience! Dinner reservations accepted. We also
offer take-out and catering services. Lunch buffet is
Monday-Saturday 11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Dinner is
Monday- Saturday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays. 5514 Douglas Ave., Des Moines. 279-2118.
Mediterranean
Fresh Mediterranean Express: Fresh meets Waukee.
When you enter our doors you will be greeted by the
sights, sounds and scents of the Mediterranean. Send
your taste buds on a journey of discovery with our fresh
menu items. Now open at 15 N.E. Carefree Lane, Waukee. 987-6870. www.freshmediterraneanexpress.com.
Mexican
Cabo Sol: Cabo Sol is a great place to eat — combining a family-friendly atmosphere with great tasting, authentic food that will make your taste buds
have a fiesta. Come in to enjoy our daily specials.
Inside dining, carry-outs, catering and full-service
bar. 5010 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines.
515-223-6319.
Dos Rios: More than just a typical Mexican restaurant, Dos Rios offers tableside guacamole, homemade corn tortillas, top-notch margaritas with house
sour and 100 percent blue agave tequilas, chocolate
and pumpkin inspired moles, fried plantains, fresh
herbs, local produce and free-range chicken, beef and
pork. You won’t be disappointed! 316 Court Ave.,
Des Moines. 282-2995. www.dosriosrestaurant.com.
Tasty Tacos: A family-owned Des Moinesbased Mexican restaurant serving family recipes for
50 years! Most everything is made daily. Six convenient locations throughout the Des Moines metro.
1418 E. Grand Ave., 2900 Euclid Ave., 5847 S.E.
14th St., in Des Moines, 8549 Hickman Road, Urbandale, 2401 S.E. Delaware Ave., in Ankeny, and
6326 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines. Go
to www.tastytacos.com for more information or join
them on Facebook.
Seafood
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill: Splash Seafood
Bar and Grill is a great place to enjoy fresh fish,
oysters and hand-cut steaks all in a fun and vibrant
surrounding right in downtown Des Moines. Visit
our oyster bar for some of the freshest original menu
items or our famous clam chowder. 303 Locust St.,
#100. 244-5686. www.splash-seafood.com.
Small Plates
Trostel’s Dish: You’ll love the unique dining experience at our restaurant. We offer small dishes with
fresh flavor from around the world and new seasonal
selections every three months. Enjoy wine flights
and cheese flights. Private dining area for business
meetings or intimate gatherings. Bar opens at 4 p.m.
Monday–Saturday. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. 12851
University Ave., Suite 400, Clive. 221-DISH. www.
dishtrostels.com.
Specialty Stores
Vom Fass: VOM FASS has earned the reputation
as the shopping destination of choice for your extra
virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and nut oils. Also,
check out their amazing selection of single-malt
Scotch and Irish whiskies, brandies and fine liqueurs.
Imagine the fun as you taste your way through the
shop! 833 42nd St., Des Moines. 244-5020. www.
vomfassdsm.com.
Steakhouse
Jethro’s ‘n Jake’s Smokehouse Steaks: Now in
Altoona. Still at Drake. No Australian or Texan spoken here. These steaks are corn-fed, Iowa-raised,
USDA Choice meat, hickory smoked over a campfire
and broiled to perfection in our 1,600 degree Jethro’s ‘n Jake’s fire machine. This seals in the juices
and flavors. All our steaks are seasoned with black
pepper and salt and finished with a touch of smoked
garlic butter. Your Altoona Neighborhood Sports
Bar. 2601 Adventureland Drive, Altoona. 957-9727.
John and Nick’s: After 30 years, John Jaeger
left his family business and opened John and Nick’s
Steak and Prime Rib in Clive. Enjoy his famous salad
bar — bigger and better with more than 60 fresh
homemade items, including homemade shrimp and
crab salads, a wide selection of olives and too many
more to list. The best part is the salad bar comes with
your meal. Enjoy hand-cut black angus, USDA choice
steaks, aged 21 days for maximum taste and tenderness, including Shot gun Blackened Rib-eye, New
York strip, filet mignon, Steak De Burgo, and many
others. Try the amazing selection of incredible seafood, such as Parmesan crusted Mahi Mahi, Salmon
Florentine, Yellow Fin Ahi Tuna, Bacon Wrapped
Scallops, and many others. The offerings continue
with chops, pasta and John’s house specialty, Prime
Rib, USDA choice ribeye slow roasted and carved to
order, plus many other tasty menu items. The cozy
atmosphere and delicious food will make your dining experience unforgettable. 15970 Hickman Road,
Clive. 987-1151. www.johnandnicks.com.
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse: Features
steaks, chops, seafood and Italian specialties. Enjoy the vintage cool atmosphere with the sounds of
Frank, Dean and Sammy Davis, Jr. as well as contemporary crooners like Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr. Enjoy classic martinis, specialty cocktails or
our extensive wine list at the Blue Bar. Private dining,
banquet and meeting space make it perfect for any
occasion. 6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, 515-2870848; Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines 515333-5665 and Bass Pro Drive, Altoona 515-9579600.
Prime Cut Grill: At the Prime Cut Grill, we
serve the best steaks available along with a full line
of pasta, seafood, sandwiches and cocktails, open
Wednesday through Sunday nightly. Some of our
guests’ favorites include hand cut boneless ribeye
steak, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, hand-breaded
deep-fried jumbo shrimp, pan-fried walleye fillet, traditional French onion soup, and of course our slowroasted prime rib, which is served every Friday and
Saturday night. After dinner don’t forget to stop by
the lounge where we have live bands every Friday
and Saturday night with no cover charge. Meskwaki
Bingo and Casino, 1504 305th St., Tama. (641) 4842108. www.meskwaki.com.
Tapas
Stuffed Olive: The Stuffed Olive is all about the
entire “Martini Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen
before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our
vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and
The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to
start, end or spend your evening. Our tapas menu
offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced
entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. 208 3rd St., Des Moines. 243-4456. CV
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Get your game on at Ricochet
By Ashley Buckowing
M
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a good night
out, as it’s
usually great to have
dinner with friends and
hit the bars for drinks.
Inevitably, those drinks
turn into several rounds and,
hey, why not a round of shots for the table,
too? At the risk of sounding like the classic
MasterCard campaign, dinner can add up to
$50 or more depending on where you eat,
and drinks could be about the same price.
By the end of the night, the old wallet might
be $100 lighter, but the time spent with
friends is priceless. Why can’t there be an
in-between?
It can be difficult to make everyone agree on
a bar that will satisfy all tastes, and, with cover
charges, sometimes it’s just easier to pick one
bar for the night. Most people seem to want the
comfort of home with the atmosphere of a Des
Moines bar. So where do you go?
One of Des Moines’ newer hot spots is
vying to become the game room away from
home. At Ricochet, a cool little place above
Wooly’s in downtown Des Moines, visitors
find an easygoing atmosphere and a welcoming environment. The only money you’ll be
spending is the $10 at the door for unlimited
game play. It’s a bring-your-own-beer club,
Hours:
Thurs. 6-11 p.m.
Fri. 5 p.m. to midnight
Sat. 7 p.m. to midnight
Thursday – Saturday: All ages, noon to 6 p.m.
$10 entry for unlimited gameplay
$35 monthly membership
502 E. Locust St., Des Moines, Above Wooly’s
Ricochet offers a public, BYOB game room for adults, with Ping-Pong,
foosball, darts and bags.
so guests never have to worry about settling
for a second- or third-favorite beer again. At
Ricochet, everyone can bring a six-pack (or a
12-pack…) and hang out with their friends
for a much smaller fee than they’d pay at
most places with bar service.
Aside from the great price, Ricochet is a
plain old great time. Chill out in the lounge
with your friends or grab a paddle and play
some Ping-Pong at the many Olympic-sized
tables. Ricochet also has foosball tables, areas designated for playing bags, pool tables,
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darts and even shuffleboard. For those who
are really into the games and the environment, Ricochet offers leagues, tournaments
and memberships. Memberships are $35,
so if you plan to visit more than twice, it’s
a great deal. They include unlimited game
play and league play. Leagues are three
months long and available for each game.
Ping-Pong is on Thursdays from 6-11
p.m., and league usually starts at 8 p.m.
The fall Ping-Pong league starts in October.
Foosball currently doesn’t have a league, but
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the owners are working on gathering enough
members to create one.
The open-style game room is the perfect
answer to getting out when half the group
wants to stay in. It’s a fun way to interact
with friends, but also a great way to get to
know new people in a comfortable, easy setting. The games make for good icebreakers
and conversation starters that don’t exist in
most other bars.
Ricochet turns the “same old, same old”
weekend nights at the bar into an exciting,
active experience with friends, both old and
new. It’s something fresh and different, and
the BYOB aspect is a nice change. Friendly
competition with the group is a great way to
liven up the night, and it will undoubtedly
be full of laughs, because there’s always that
one person in the group who just can’t play
pool without hitting the cue ball in at least a
couple times. But that’s all part of the experience. CV
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Karaoke 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. $3.50 Tall
boys. $3 Fireballs. Free house shot if you
sing!
1500 S.E. First St.
MANNING’S
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for $4! $3 Captain & Cokes. $3 Jack &
Cokes. Two for $5 Sambuca. $2 cans of
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$2 off all martinis. $2 off select wine. $2
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Live music – Check out Facebook for
weekly performers.
1500 S.E. First St.
MANNING’S
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cheeseburgers” all day long.
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College football. Bloody Mary Bar. $3
Fireballs. $3 Tall Boys.
1500 S.E. First St.
$3 assorted Bacardi flavors, $3 shots of
Fireball, Jager and Rumple Minze.
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$12 buckets during games, $4 bombs,
$3 tallboys.
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cider beers, $3 Kinkys, $3 bombs 6 p.m.
- 12 a.m.
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TOAD’S TAVERN
All day happy hour. Free pool, 10 a.m. close.
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Game day. Bloody Mary Bar. $3 Tall boys
all day long. $2.50 bottles.
1500 S.E. First St.
TAPZ PUB
$12 buckets, $2 domestic draws, $2
wells, $3 fireball.
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boys, $3 domestic tall boys. Free pool.
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Football. $3 tall boys and $2 wells
during the games!
1500 S.E. First St.
MANNING’S
Come see April! Two for $5 domestic
bottles. $2 shots of peppermint
schnapps!
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Buy one get ones 4-6 p.m. $2 domestic
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TOAD’S TAVERN
Price-is-right happy hour 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. Spin the wheel to drink for cheap!
Mug night: $5 for a mug then $2 refills
all day.
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Steak Night 5-9 p.m. 2 for 1s from 9 p.m.
- 1 a.m. $2 domestic draws.
1500 S.E. First St.
MANNING’S
Come see April! Busch Light – Two cans
for $4! $2 cans of Old Milwaukee.
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Buy one get ones 4-6 p.m. $3 import
draws, $4 Guiness, $6 domestic pitchers.
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$2.50 well drinks, $1 off Long Islands
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Half priced top shelf liquors 6 p.m. - 12
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Happy hour 4-6 p.m. $2 off select
tapas. $2 off all martinis. $2 off select
wine. Half priced Moscow Mules with
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Feb. 26 through March 4
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Online at www.dmcityview.com/calendar, or email
entries to [email protected].
Thursday
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s-AKING!RT0UBLICMaking Art Public explores the
beauty and history of public art in Iowa, 9 a.m. State
Historical Museum of Iowa.
s !DVENTURE !WAITS 4RAVEL THROUGH THE
#AMERA OF 6ICTORIA (ERRING Enjoy a scenic trip
through some of the world’s most beautiful places!
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Polk County
Heritage Gallery.
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s)CESKATINGOur warm and safe synthetic ice surface
called “Super Glide” is easy for beginner skaters, 1 p.m.
The Ice Ridge.
to make the best decision based on your business, time
frame and personality, 9:30-11:30 a.m. WeLIFT Job
Search Center.
s 6ILLAGE #OOPERATIVE OF 7EST $ES -OINES
,UNCH,EARNEducational event outlining the senior
cooperative living concept and the West Des Moines
Village Cooperative Project, 12 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn.
s 'REATER $ES -OINES 'ARDEN #LUB Sandra
Gossman, Nationally Accredited Floral Design Judge
will demonstrate and discuss floral design in several
categories. Visitors are welcome, 1 p.m. Plymouth
Congregational Church.
s ,ECTURE n h4HE $EPARTURE OF THE !RGONAUT
0RINTS BY &RANCESCO #LEMENTEv Join Curator
of Prints and Drawings, Amy N. Worthen for a casual
discussion and Q & A on the exhibition, 7-8:30 p.m. Des
Moines Art Center.
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CONCERTS/LIVE MUSIC
s -AX 7ELLMAN Max Wellman performs jazz
standards every Thursday and Sunday evening at 6 p.m.
at this longtime Des Moines establishment, 6-8 p.m. El
Patio.
s 4HE 3OUL 3EARCHERS Blues, no cover, 9 p.m. The
Greenwood Lounge.
s /PEN -IC The Last Laugh Comedy Theater’s open
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mic night for aspiring comics. Admission is free. 8-10
p.m. The Last Laugh Comedy Theater. 1701 25th St. West
Des Moines.
s h,ITTLE 7OMENv $10-$18. 7:30 p.m. Des Moines
Social Club Kum and Go Theatre.
sh0IPPINv Pippin tells the story of a young prince on
a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence.
7:30 p.m. Civic Center. 221 Walnut St. Des Moines.
s 4HE #OMMON 4HREAD Discussions pertaining to
s$RAKE4HEATRE0RESENTSh4HE!MERICAN0LANv
Spiritual/Metaphysical studies, 10:30 a.m. 414 31st St.
in basement of Unity Church.
A student-directed production. Shows Thursday-Saturday
will start at 7:30 p.m., the Sunday show starts at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors,
$1 with Drake I.D. Tickets are available at the Fine Arts
Center Box Office made either in person, by calling 515271-3841 Harmon Fine Arts Center.
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s 4OUR 4ASTING The price is $20 per person and
includes: Cellar Wine Tour, Tasting of Summerset Wines,
Cheese Platter, Summerset Logo Wine Glass to take
home, 3 p.m., Summerset Winery.
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s /PIATE 3UPPORT 'ROUP FOR 7OMEN Call 633-
7968 or 274-3904 for questions and to RSVP. 7 p.m.
Friends House Conference Room. 4211 Grand Ave.
Friday
27
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weeks of books, songs, puppets, activities and more.
Children 1-17 are $3; regular admission rates apply for
adults and seniors. Members free, 10:30-11:15 a.m.,
Greater Des Moines Botanical Center.
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CONCERTS/LIVE MUSIC
s"OB0ACE4HE$ANGEROUS"ANDWorld-Famous
donations accepted for WeLIFT Job Search Center. If
you’ve opened a small business or are getting ready to,
you’ve probably thought about how to do meaningful
business planning. In this class you can explore options
Work Release Party. Blues, rock, R&B, funk. Always fun,
never predictable, 4:30 p.m. The Gas Lamp.
s !DVENTURE !WAITS 4RAVEL THROUGH THE s *OHN +RANTZ John Krantz playing JAZZ at the
#AMERA OF 6ICTORIA (ERRING Enjoy a scenic trip keyboard accompanied by one of Des Moines’ finest jazz
through some of the world’s most beautiful places! bassists and sometimes with drummer Jim Eklof, 6:30Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Polk County 9:30 p.m. Sam and Gabe’s Italian Bistro.
s4HE#OMFORT:ONE"ANDNo cover, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Heritage Gallery.
Down Under.
s&IRESIDE-USICWITH4RAHANOVSKYAND"REWER
#(),$2%.&!-),9
s)CESKATINGOur warm and safe synthetic ice surface 7 p.m. Hotel Pattee. 1112 Willis Ave. Perry.
called “Super Glide” is easy for beginner skaters, 1 p.m. s-IKE!CETO9:30 p.m. Saints Pub & Patio.
s -INER3TOKKA 4RIO Acoustic/Vocals, 7-10 p.m.
The Ice Ridge.
s3TORY3PROUTS Story Sprouts will offer families 32 Chuck’s Restaurant.
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s +ARAOKE 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Beaver Tap. 4041
Urbandale Ave. Des Moines.
s+ARAOKE!T4HE#AMELOT 7-10 p.m. Family hour
from 7-8 p.m. The Talent Factory. 1114 6th St. Nevada.
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s)S!"USINESS0LAN2IGHTFOR-EFree workshop;
s*OHN+RANTZ4RIO
John Krantz Trio playing jazz standards, John Krantz
(keyboard), Eric Krieger (bass) and Jim Eklof (drums),
6:30-9:30 p.m. Sam and Gabe’s Italian Bistro.
s %DDIE "UTTS Variety dance music. 8:30 p.m. midnight. Riverside Casino.
s )NFUZION Rock, no cover, 9 p.m. The Greenwood
Lounge.
s*AMES"IEHNAND*EREMY!LVAREZ9:30 p.m. Star
Bar.
s!BBY.ORMAL9 p.m. Overboard Sports Bar.
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s&RIDAY.IGHT+ARAOKE9 p.m. - 1 a.m. AJ’s on East
Court. 419 East Court Ave. Des Moines.
s&IREBALL&RIDAY+ARAOKE 9-11:45 p.m. Overboard
Sports Bar. 1101 Army Post Road.
s+ARAOKE9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Striker’s Sports Bar. 655
N.E. 56th St. Pleasant Hill.
s+ARAOKE Weekly karaoke challenges with prizes to
be won. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Okoboji Grill Ankeny. 2010 S.E.
Delaware. Ankeny.
s+ARAOKEWITH,IVE-USIC6IDEOS9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Mickey’s Irish Pub Waukee. 50 S.E. Laurel St. Waukee.
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s/PEN-IC+ARAOKE.IGHTOpen Mic Poetry Night.
Come enjoy original poetry and other performances by
local poets, artists and musicians. 6-8 p.m. Java Joes
DART Bus Station. 620 Cherry St. Des Moines.
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Wells Fargo Arena.
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s h!DAMS %VEv $10-$15. 7:30 p.m. Ankeny
Community Theatre. 1932 S.W. 3rd St. Ankeny.
s h,ITTLE 7OMENv $10-$18. 7:30 p.m. Des Moines
s$RAKE4HEATRE0RESENTSh4HE!MERICAN0LANv
A student-directed production. Shows Thursday-Saturday
will start at 7:30 p.m., the Sunday show starts at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors,
$1 with Drake I.D. Tickets are available at the Fine Arts
Center Box Office made either in person, by calling 515271-3841 Harmon Fine Arts Center.
s h 0AST -IDNIGHTv A murder/mystery/comedy in
a dinner theatre setting presented by the Youth Group
of Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove,
Des Moines. $18 adults, $10 students, $5 children (2-5),
free for children younger than 2 years old. Price includes
meal and show. Call the church office for information and
reservations at 255-2131. Meal at 6 p.m. and show at 7
p.m. Grace United Methodist Church.
sh0IPPINv Pippin tells the story of a young prince on
a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence.
7:30 p.m. Civic Center. 221 Walnut St. Des Moines.
s 4HE ,AST ,AUGH -AINSTAGE 3HOW We perform
games like those seen on TV’s “Whose Line Is It,
Anyway?” getting the audience in on the action by
using their suggestions and even getting them up on
stage, 7:30-9 p.m./9:30-11 p.m. The Last Laugh Comedy
Theater.
s 4HE "OMB 3HELTER #OMEDY 3HOWCASE From
Omaha, come see OK Party’s Ryan de la Garza, Cody
Wayne Hurd, and Kyle O’reilly. Plus Des Moines’ own Kate
Bennett, and hosts Ryan Solomon and Toll McGrane!
Free, 8-9:30 p.m. Beechwood Lounge.
s 4HE 3OMEWHAT 4RUE 4ALE OF 2OBIN (OOD
The charming but egotistical Robin Hood leads his band
of merry men and lovely Maid Marian in a battle with
the evil Prince John and Sheriff of Nottingham. This is
a frantically funny, Monty Python-esque retelling of the
classic tale. “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood”
will lead you on an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood
Forest you won’t soon forget. Des Moines Community
Playhouse.
Saturday
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s-AKING!RT0UBLIC Making Art Public explores the
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Polk County Heritage
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Gallery.
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s 5RBANDALE 2APTORS&ALCONS "ASEBALL
&UNDRAISER 6ENDOR AND #RAFT 3HOW Come out
and support the Urbandale Raptors/Falcon baseball
team raise money for their teams. More than 25 vendors
and crafters will display their products in the Grand
Ballroom. We have something for everyone, 9 a.m. - 3
p.m. Adventureland Inn.
s TH !NNUAL (UNTING (ERITAGE &UNDRAISER
This fundraiser supports the Hunting Heritage programs
with the National Wild Turkey Federation and promotes
your business. Live auction, raffles and games. $55 per
person (includes your meal and a membership to your
favorite hunting heritage program) $100 and $150
raffle packages will be available, 4-10 p.m. Izaak Walton
League.
s :+, %DUCATIONAL &OUNDATION "LACK 'OLD"ALL6 p.m. Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel.
s #OURAGE ,EAGUE 3PORTS 3PIN AND 3HOOT
Get your team together for a day of basketball from a
whole new perspective — a wheelchair. Teams can have
three to six members and will play at least two games.
There will also be a 3-point shooting contest, slam dunk
contest and a special game between Courage League
Sports kids and former Hawkeye and Cyclone players.
Sign up today by calling Courage League Sports at 4214021, 8:30 a.m. – noon. Courage League Sports.
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s-USEUM4REK!#LOSER,OOKATTHE%XHIBITS
11 a.m. to noon. Get interesting facts and a closer look
at artifacts on display with a museum guide. Free for
visitors of all ages. State Historical Museum of Iowa. 600
E. Locust St. Des Moines.
The Ice Ridge.
CONCERTS/LIVE MUSIC
s %DDIE "UTTS Variety dance music. 8:30 p.m. midnight. Riverside Casino.
s-ICHAEL(OPE8-11 p.m. Trostel’s Dish.
s 0ROGRESSIVE 6OICES #ONCERT 3ERIES "ROTHER
3UN $20 advance/$25 door. Tickets available at www.
brownpapertickets.com. Gospel, blues, jazz, rock and
pop. 7:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church. 1800 Bell Ave.
Des Moines.
s4HE(IGH#REST8-11 p.m. Tally’s.
s4HE(IGH#REST&AMILY-USIC 1-3 p.m. Inspired
Grounds.
s-IKE!CETOLive music with Mike Aceto, 9 p.m. The
Longest Yard. 122 5th St. West Des Moines.
s -ICHAEL (OPE Acoustic guitar and vocals, 8 p.m.
Trostel’s Dish. West Des Moines.
s#HARLSON4RIOWITH"ETSY(ICKOKVocal stylings,
7-10 p.m. Chuck’s Restaurant.
s 4HE 4ALENT &ACTORY 2EGULARS “The Wildman”
Larry Sloan does stand-up comedy, along with singing
with all of the other Talent Factory Regulars, 7-9 p.m.
The Talent Factory.
s"OB0ACEAND4HE$ANGEROUS"AND Blues, no
cover, 9 p.m. The Greenwood Lounge.
s%LEGANT'YPSY9 p.m. Star Bar.
s!BBY.ORMAL9 p.m. Overboard Sports Bar.
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“We’ve been there, we can help.” Contact Debbie at
[email protected] for more info. 2 p.m. Lutheran
Hospital. Penn & University Level B Private Dining Room.
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s&RIDAY.IGHT+ARAOKE9 p.m. - 1 a.m. AJ’s on East
Court. 419 E. Court Ave. Des Moines.
s#OFFEE+ARAOKE We will play any clean song you
can find on Youtube.com. 7-9 p.m. Java Joes DART Bus
Station. 620 Cherry St. Des Moines.
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s ,EARN ON 3ATURDAYS Drawing from Iowa’s
horticultural professionals and skilled gardeners, the
series will showcase a curated array of programs, 10:30
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
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s,IVE(YPNOTIST$OUG4 8:30 p.m. Joker’s. Cedar
Falls.
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s )35 7OMENS "ASKETBALL VS "AYLOR 3 p.m.
Hilton Coliseum.
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s h!DAMS %VEv $10-$15. 7:30 p.m. Ankeny
Community Theatre. 1932 S.W. 3rd St. Ankeny.
s,ITTLE 7OMEN $10-$18. 7:30 p.m. Des Moines
s $RAKE 4HEATRE 0RESENTS h4HE !MERICAN
Saturday will start at 7:30 p.m., the Sunday show starts
at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and
seniors, $1 with Drake I.D. Tickets are available at the
Fine Arts Center Box Office made either in person, by
calling 515-271-3841 Harmon Fine Arts Center.
sh0AST-IDNIGHTv A murder/mystery/comedy in
a dinner theatre setting presented by the Youth Group of
Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove,
meal and show. Call the church office for information
and reservations at 255-2131. Meal at 6 p.m. and show
at 7 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church.
s h4HE 3OMEWHAT 4RUE 4ALE OF 2OBIN (OODv
Playhouse.
sh0IPPINvPippin tells the story of a young prince on a
death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. 2
and 7:30 p.m. Civic Center. 221 Walnut St. Des Moines.
s 4HE ,AST ,AUGH -AINSTAGE 3HOW The Last
Laugh Comedy Theater’s signature show. We perform
stage, 7:30-9 p.m./9:30-11 p.m. The Last Laugh Comedy
Theater.
s !5$)4)/. ./4)#% h-UCH !DO !BOUT
.OTHINGvAuditions for Repertory Theater of Iowa and
Salisbury House’s Shakespeare on the Lawn Production
of “Much Ado About Nothing” will consist of prepared
readings from selected scenes. Contact Elizabeth
Riordan at [email protected] to schedule an
audition and receive copies of sides, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Des Moines Onstage.
s #AROUSEL 4HEATRE OF )NDIANOLA TH
!NNIVERSARY 'ALA An evening of dining and
entertainment to celebrate our community theatre’s
50 years of providing live theatre to our area, 6 p.m.
Principal Black Box Theatre, Kent Campus Center,
Simpson College.
Sunday
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Heritage Gallery.
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The Ice Ridge.
CONCERTS/LIVE MUSIC
s-IKE!CETOLive music with Mike Aceto, 9 p.m. The
Longest Yard. 122 5th St. West Des Moines.
s "OB 0ACE 4HE $ANGEROUS "AND Blues, 2-5
p.m. Summerset Winery.
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s"IBLE3TUDY#LASSES7ORSHIP3ERVICESAll ages.
Nursery provided. 9:30/10:45 p.m. New Life Center.
1057 23rd St. Des Moines.
Monday - Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Polk County
Heritage Gallery.
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s&REE#OMMUNITY-EALFor families and individuals
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s!DULT#HILDRENOF!LCOHOLICS!#!-EETING
Free. Anonymous meeting. 11:15 a.m. Central
Presbyterian Church. 38th Street and Grand Avenue.
Second Floor
of all ages. 5:30-7 p.m. New Life Center. 1031 23rd St.
Des Moines.
CONCERTS/LIVE MUSIC
s*AZZINA&UNKY0LACEJazz, no cover, 8:30 p.m. The
Greenwood Lounge.
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s#USTOMER!PPRECIATION+ARAOKE9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
AJ’s on East Court. 419 East Court Ave. Des Moines.
s 0ARTY 0ARTY 4HE 5LTIMATE +ARAOKE "AND
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s4HE0ANTS/FF3ING/FF9 p.m. Whiskey Dixx. 215
4th St. Des Moines.
s #O%D .AKED +ARAOKE 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Whiskey
Dixx. 215 4th St. Des Moines.
9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Hessen Haus. 101 4th St. Des Moines.
University Boulevard. Ames.
s4HE(IGHROLLER%XPRESSRock, no cover, 9 p.m. The
Greenwood Lounge.
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s.!-)Support group for persons coping with mental
health conditions. Peer oriented. 2 p.m. Plymouth
Church. 42nd and Ingersoll, Burling Room. Des Moines.
s %MOTIONS !NONYMOUS Des Moines Emotions
Anonymous Chapter, EA fellowship of weekly meetings in
a warm and friendly environment. Emotions Anonymous
is a Step 12 program of recovery for emotional issues
and maintaining emotional health. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Java
Joes. 214 4th St. Des Moines.
The Ice Ridge.
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s&LAVAPRODUCTIONS$*2OD Karaoke and dancing.
8 p.m. - midnight. Yo Yo’s Bar and Grill. 2400 East Dean
Ave. Des Moines.
s+ARAOKE Weekly karaoke challenges with prizes to
be won. 8-11 p.m. Benchwarmers. 705 S. Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny.
s+ARAOKE 7 p.m. - 1:45 a.m. RockStar Bar and Grill.
2301 S.W. 9th St. Des Moines.
s 4EEN 9OUTH 'ROUP !CTIVITIES!LL !GES
#LASSES Nursery provided. 6:30 p.m. New Life Center.
sh0OPULAR!DVERTISING3LOGANSvPRESENTEDBY
"OB3IMON7 p.m. Urbandale Historical Society.
s $RAKE 4HEATRE 0RESENTS h4HE !MERICAN
0LANvA student-directed production. Shows Thursday-
Playhouse.
Saturday will start at 7:30 p.m., the Sunday show starts
at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and
seniors, $1 with Drake I.D. Tickets are available at the
Fine Arts Center Box Office made either in person, by
calling 515-271-3841 Harmon Fine Arts Center.
Playhouse.
sh0AST-IDNIGHTv A murder/mystery/comedy in
a dinner theatre setting presented by the Youth Group of
Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove,
meal and show. Call the church office for information
and reservations at 255-2131. Meal at 11:30 a.m. and
show at 12:30 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church.
sh0IPPINvPippin tells the story of a young prince on a
death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. 1
and 7:30 p.m. Civic Center. 221 Walnut St. Des Moines.
s#OMEDY(YPNOTIST4ERRY3TOKES*R Learn how
to focus and absorb information while being entertained.
All ages. Advance tickets $15; at the door $20. www.
iowatalentfactory.com, 4-6 p.m. The Talent Factory.
Monday
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Tuesday
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Heritage Gallery.
s 4REASURES 4OUR Come see the treasures from the
Salisbury House collection that are seldom on public
display, 5:30-7 p.m. Salisbury House.
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s 4HE 3PRING -ARTY ,ECTURE Mark Franz,
a talented designer, painter, and educator, will deliver
the inaugural Myron “Mike” Marty Lecture on “Form,
Behavior, Content.” Alan Cooper, the creator of Visual
Basic, describes the field of User Experience Design as
an intersection of three concerns: Form, Behavior, and
Content. This event is free and open to the public, 7-8:30
p.m. Cowles Library Reading Room.
s #OOKING WITH "EER Doris Gorius of Bolton &
Hay will lead us through a three-course meal that
incorporates beer. Each course will be served with a
sample of the beer used in the recipe. You’ll take home
a copy of the recipes and a small cutting board gift,
courtesy of Bolton & Hay. Additionally, purchases from
the Bolton & Hay retail shop will be 10 percent off the
day of the event, 5:30-8 p.m. Bolton & Hay.
s "USINESS,AUNCH Class runs twelve sessions,
meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening for six
weeks, $350, 6 p.m. ISED Ventures Women’s Business
Center.
of all ages. 5:30-7 p.m. New Life Center. 1031 23rd St.
Des Moines.
1057 23rd St. Des Moines.
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s %! 0EER 3ESSIONS FOR 0ERSONAL )NVENTORIES
3UPPORT Contact Duane at 243-1742 or
[email protected] for more info. Skywalk
accessible. 1 p.m. 7th & Walnut. 1st Floor, Suite 131.
Des Moines.
s %MOTIONS !NONYMOUS Des Moines Emotions
Anonymous Chapter, EA fellowship of weekly meetings in
a warm and friendly environment. Emotions Anonymous
is a Step 12 program of recovery for emotional issues
and maintaining emotional health. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Java
Joes. 214 4th Street. Des Moines.
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s7ED.IGHT+ARAOKE 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. AJ’s on East
Court. 419 East Court Ave. Des Moines.
s&LAVAPRODUCTIONS$*2OD Karaoke and dancing.
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Down Under Bar and Grill. 8350 Hickman
Road. Clive.
s+ARAOKE9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Striker’s Sports Bar. 655
N.E. 56th St. Pleasant Hill.
s 0ARTY 0ARTY 4HE 5LTIMATE +ARAOKE "AND
9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. The Keg Stand. 3530 Westown
Parkway. West Des Moines.
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s4RIVIA.ITEGame starts at 9 p.m. every Wednesday.
The Blazing Saddle. 416 E. 5th St. Des Moines.
s,IVE4EAM4RIVIA Round-by-round prizes. 7-9 p.m.
Mickey Finn’s. 7020 Douglas Ave. Urbandale.
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Playhouse.
s )MPROV 3HOW Performers create instant comedy
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The Ice Ridge.
CONCERTS/LIVE MUSIC
s3TATE3YMPHONYOF-EXICOThe State Symphony
of Mexico, under the direction of Nrique Batiz and
accompanied by Russian piano soloist Irina Chistiakova,
brings a fun and diverse repertoire to Stephens
Auditorium. The program will include Three Spanish
Dances and Intermezzo from Goyescas by Enrique
Granados. 7 p.m. Stephens Auditorium. Lincoln Way and
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sh!DAMS%VEv$10-$15. 2 p.m. Ankeny Community
Theatre. 1932 S.W. 3rd St. Ankeny.
s h,ITTLE 7OMENv $10-$18. 2 p.m. Des Moines
Heritage Gallery.
Wednesday
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with games like those seen on TV’s “Whose Line Is It,
Anyway?” Audience interaction and hilarity ensues.
Different show every night guaranteed. Free. 8 p.m. The
Last Laugh Comedy Theater. 1701 25th St. West Des
Moines.
s4HE,AST,AUGH-AINSTAGE3HOW We perform
stage. Every Wednesday is Free. Friday and Saturday $14,
8-9:30 p.m. The Last Laugh Comedy Theater.
Playhouse. CV
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