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Tag: opinion

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Decade

by EditorJanuary 3, 2020

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Health & Wellness

DAYNA’S DOSE: Forget New Year’s resolutions! Create a Personal Mission Statement

by EditorJanuary 2, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Health & Wellness

DAYNA’S DOSE: Gift giving – gifts that mean the most to recipients

by EditorDecember 7, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment

DAYNA’S DOSE: Reduce stress, connect with others and enjoy a meaningful holiday season

by EditorNovember 24, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Health & Wellness

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Sandwiches.

by EditorNovember 22, 2019

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Bookshelf.

by EditorNovember 8, 2019November 8, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Schools & Education

LETTER: Grandmother ‘shocked’ woman who slapped grandson running for School Board

by EditorOctober 24, 2019

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Letters to the Editor, Police, Politics

LETTER: Des Moines Police Guild endorses City Council candidates

by EditorOctober 23, 2019October 23, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Entertainment

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Death of Leaves.

by EditorOctober 18, 2019October 18, 2019
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Get Engaged, Be Informed

by Scott SchaeferAugust 28, 2019September 1, 2019
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Traci Buxton shares thoughts on city council's 7-0 voting record

by Scott SchaeferMay 23, 2019
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Universally Good

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 3, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines News, Featured Post

COMMENTARY: South King Media would not exist if not for Michael Brunk

by Scott SchaeferDecember 15, 2017
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Crime, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Politics, Video

PODCAST: Businesses shot at; Jack Mayne on interim city managers & more

by Scott SchaeferNovember 13, 2016
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Crime, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Politics, Video

PODCAST: Businesses shot at; Jack Mayne on interim city managers & more

by Scott SchaeferNovember 13, 2016
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines News, Entertainment

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A Fine Reward…

by Scott SchaeferAugust 26, 2016
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

REBUTTAL: Des Moines Mayor responds to TM Sell's Sound Transit Editorial

by Scott SchaeferJuly 6, 2015
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

OPINION: Pacific Highway transit route makes more long-term sense

by Scott SchaeferJuly 1, 2015
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: 'Yesterday . . . I went to Olympia to engage my government…'

by EditorJanuary 30, 2015
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: 'Yesterday . . . I went to Olympia to engage my government…'

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 30, 2015
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Schools & Education

LETTER: 'More Police Officers vs new schools and the money for neither…'

by EditorDecember 27, 2014
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Resident doesn't think Council allocating enough money for police

by Scott SchaeferNovember 25, 2014
Posted inDes Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Schools & Education

LETTER: ‘A quality school district is key to bringing in new businesses & families…’

by EditorOctober 28, 2014
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Old People.

by EditorMarch 28, 2014
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Local businessman endorses Municipal Court Judge candidate

by EditorOctober 16, 2013
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: 'The beautiful waterland town is now the town known for 2 porno shops'

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 16, 2013
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lament for a Grocery Store

by Scott SchaeferMay 18, 2013
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Good Wins.

by EditorApril 19, 2013
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'Welcome Prima Margherita! Alora Mangiamo!'

by Scott SchaeferApril 7, 2013
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'Let's Save Corky Cellars!'

by Scott SchaeferApril 3, 2013
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor

LETTER: 'An Open Letter to all Real Estate Companies Selling in Des Moines'

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 6, 2012
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: 'Feel Cape Cod. Then, Say Something Nice … About Our Council'

by Scott SchaeferApril 19, 2012

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