iowagraph.com
Iowa Graph Magazine | Just another WordPress site
http://www.iowagraph.com/page/2
Witnessing the Burning of an Icon. Jason Norris was one of the first witnesses at the scene of the downtown Younkers fire.His photos and eyewitness account of the event are deeply moving for anyone who loves Des Moines. Read the full article ». Education Reform Q&A with Patty Link. I sit down with Patty Link, one of Iowa’s leading voices on education reform, to discuss the current status of education reform in Iowa. Read the full article ». I Can Has Downtown Hy-Vee? Read the full article ». The top arti...
iowagraph.com
Could the campaign for Scottish independence transform American politics? | Iowa Graph Magazine
http://www.iowagraph.com/could-the-campaign-for-scottish-independence-transform-american-politics
Could the campaign for Scottish independence transform American politics? If you don’t obsessively follow British politics the way you should (it is in fact the basis for. House of Cards,. Only with funny accents), you may not know that on September 18th of this year, the people of Scotland will decide whether or not to be an independent country for the first time in over 300 years. You also may not know how this historic election came about. Photo from eathaggis.com. Is government too big? People should...
iowagraph.com
Drinking Review: Madhouse Honey Pilsner | Iowa Graph Magazine
http://www.iowagraph.com/drinking-review-madhouse-honey-pilsner
Drinking Review: Madhouse Honey Pilsner. This beer is so inoffensive it almost offends me. It is sweet enough to get your attention but not sweet enough to annoy you. Like cat pictures on Facebook. Its not like you’ve never seen a cat before. Do you really need to spend your valuable time clicking through those, liking them and commenting on them? No but something about them is just so cute you do it anyway. And the honey they use is locally grown! Seriously, don’t they know this is Iowa? Its our wedding...
iowagraph.com
What’s Old is New Again: The Des Moines Vintage Scene | Iowa Graph Magazine
http://www.iowagraph.com/whats-old-is-new-again-the-des-moines-vintage-scene
What’s Old is New Again: The Des Moines Vintage Scene. We’ll answer the big questions, such as: what is the vintage scene like, what kind of things are trending in our fair state, and what stores should you visit for expert advice? To get to the bottom of these mysteries we sought the wisdom of great shop owners throughout the city. Join us as we understand how the retro community is growing in Iowa (and we guarantee you’ll count yourself among their company in no time). Jake Joseph talks about selecting...
iowagraph.com
What’s Old is New Again: The Case for Vintage as an Easy Way to Live Sustainably | Iowa Graph Magazine
http://www.iowagraph.com/whats-old-is-new-again-the-case-for-vintage-as-an-easy-way-to-live-sustainably
What’s Old is New Again: The Case for Vintage as an Easy Way to Live Sustainably. Terms you should know. When you think of vintage what comes to mind? Grandma’s floral-print couch, avocado-colored kitchens or bell bottom pants blowing in the breeze? The blue marble: how can we keep it pristine? Truth number one: we are concerned with making smarter choices for our planet. Why not start at the beginning? Cradle to Cradle: learning how to plan for the long-term. So where does that leave us? What’s Ol...
iowagraph.com
5 important things that happened in Des Moines this summer | Iowa Graph Magazine
http://www.iowagraph.com/5-important-things-that-happened-in-des-moines-this-summer
5 important things that happened in Des Moines this summer. When cosplay just isn’t enough, there is now the Real Life Superhero movement. Des Moines’ own Red Shadow and his sidekick Black Shamrock have started a local chapter of the Xtreme Justice League (XJL). Des Moines hosted a national athletic competition in July, and plans are already underway to bring it back for 2015. Aerial acrobatics has been gaining in popularity in recent years, but unlike most other sports, aerial has never had an organ...