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What’s Up With Whiteline Lofts?

September 30, 2007 in whiteline lofts

Does anybody know what’s going on over at Whiteline Lofts? The place looks like such a great project during the day, but it looks empty at night……….

When you see the project building during the day it looks great! Another bonus is that you can’t see into the units even though the walls are [...]

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Gateway Lofts

September 28, 2007 in gateway lofts, sponsors

I’m sure by now you’ve noticed our “Official Site Sponsor” has been placed. Did you see the giant Gateway Lofts banner to the right of this?
Gateway Lofts are great, and we’re so pleased to be teamed up with them for the next several months. If you haven’t heard anything about them, or you’re [...]

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Lending Basics With Benjamin Morrow

September 28, 2007 in expert, finance, newest articles

In the introduction to our finance expert, Benjamin Morrow, I realized that we never covered any lending basics. Many people that are buying downtown are young, first-time home buyers, and might not know some of the ‘basics’ when it comes to financing your home.
Here’s a few questions that I asked Ben to help anyone [...]

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Elephants On Parade Through Downtown Des Moines

September 28, 2007 in circus, photo

I had a comment asking me if I had any pictures of the elephants parading through downtown.  I haven’t received any yet, but I did see that The Des Moines Register has a great 13 pictures series of them.
Check it out.  Elephants roaming the streets on downtown Des Moines.

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Midweek Downtown Des Moines Video

September 27, 2007 in mid-week vids

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MHwqcL2V0[/youtube]
As I’ve said before, I’m all about people doing what they love, and having a good time, even when what they’re doing might not be “the norm.”  This lady is awesome!

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Must Read Des Moines Register Article

September 26, 2007 in sherman hill

This article is a must read if you have missed it.  Should we add more green space, and walking areas between downtown and Sherman Hill?
The path along MLK is wonderful, but it doesn’t connect anything to anywhere.  It’s just nice looking.  I think we do need to connect Sherman Hill to downtown, especially with the [...]

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What’s The Deal With The 2AM Train

September 26, 2007 in trains

Has anyone noticed that the train moving through downtown Des Moines at 2AM blares the horn 1,0o0 times more than all of the other trains that go through all day combined?
So which is it, is it that he’s following the rules, regulations and laws correctly, or is it that he’s a wise guy (to keep [...]

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Pictures From The Last Farmer’s Market of Summer

September 25, 2007 in court ave, farmers market, photo

Some interesting things seen on Saturday–a big thanks to Jo Hill for these pictures.

 

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Coming To Downtown Des Moines This Fall

September 25, 2007 in coming soon, coming to DSM, concerts, events, wells fargo arena

Have you been paying any attention to all the fun things coming downtown this fall? Now that the Wells Fargo Arena is up and running well, we’re seeing a lot of great entertainment coming to Des Moines.
Remember not that long ago when anything worth going to only came to Ames? Nice to know [...]

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Wild Beasts To Invade Downtown Des Moines Streets

September 25, 2007 in circus, coming to DSM, events

I’m here to bring you a special service announcement.  If you see wild beasts roaming the streets of downtown Des Moines DO NOT BE ALARMED.
Animals from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be making a stroll from their train all the way to Wells Fargo Arena.  If you have your kids downtown, [...]

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