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Last-ditch appeal aims to save Masonic Home

For most residents, the Masonic Home has been a steady and reliable touch stone. (📸 Agueda Pacheco Flores)

Supporters of preserving the Masonic Home are headed to the King County Superior Court in Seattle this Friday for a hearing that co...

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Residents press council on Flock, ICE concerns

Maybe they’ll show up again next week? (📸 Agueda Pacheco Flores)

Even though the city council agenda did not include discussion of the city’s contract with Flock Safety or detention centers, residents and councilmembers still reiterated t...

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Marina Mercantile pours its final glass

Des Moines turned out for Marina Mercantile’s last Saturday night. This picture was taken after the rush. (📸 Agueda Pacheco Flores)

From behind the bar, Richard Mockler barely looked up during Saturday evening’s rush. It was, after all, t...

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In Des Moines, who speaks for the trees?

Two Lisa Simpsons’ live in all of us, neither one wins.

What a week to decide to pivot my newsletter.

The city is updating its tree code, and surprise, surprise, tree policy can be very contentious (just look at our big city neighbor...

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There is no end to the wisdom of The Simpsons

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