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Tag: Des Moines Register
A Missing “Core”
Despite good news about inclusive growth, Des Moines’ urban core continues to be left behind.
“I’ll Give You a ‘Trigger Warning’ About Uber…” and other observations
Jane Meyer vs. U of Iowa, “trigger warnings”, Uber, the NFL Draft, and if the Browns will screw up the draft…again.
“The Longest Week” at 35: The First Major Story I Remembered As A Kid
What was the first major news story I was aware of as a kid? It happened thirty-five years ago today.
It’s Never Boring When You Have Topics to Write About
Today is the fifth anniversary of “Des Moines Is Not Boring”, a blog dedicated to touting and showing everyone that Des Moines is not boring…ever. The brainchild of Pete Jones has expanded over the years, with featured writers and topics, but the premise remains the same, which is there is plenty of events, activities, and…