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Dead Moines: Where We Are Now

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 12, 2021
As the pandemic wore on, many music venues in Des Moines stayed closed. But other spaces opened...
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When Life Goes up in Flames, We Reach for Comfort (Food)

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 11, 2021
Comfort food can bring positive memories, emotions, and experiences to people during times of...
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The Iowa state flag surrounded by images of the governor, senators, a COVID-19 cell, and a medical professional.

Iowa’s COVID Response: March

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 11, 2021
One year later, we reflect on Iowa’s handling of the pandemic from when it first began in 2020...
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Chef Bayless’ One MICHELIN-Star Topolobampo’s Bar and Dining Room

Extrañas y Estrellas: To Chicago & Back

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 10, 2021
Strangers and Stars Discuss the Midwest’s Mexican Cuisine- This Time on the Road...
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Red and blue lights fade in front of silhouettes of producer 64Cityy and his girlfriend Makk.

The Heat Index: FlyLife, Sqvce, & 64Cityy

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 10, 2021
Prolific members of the Des Moines hip-hop collective Us Vs. Them, FlyLife, Sqvce & 64Cityy talk...
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Lauren Singer collected four years of trash in one glass jar.

A College Student’s Attempt To Go Zero Waste

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 6, 2021
Being Mindful of Waste in a World that Wastes Mindlessly...
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Reporter Rachel James in a balancing yoga position.

Rachel In Search Of: A Quarantine Workout Routine

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 5, 2021
Urban Plains’ reporter Rachel James tries out two different workout routines, exploring each routine...
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La vitrina tiene diferentes sabores de paletas como dulce de leche y bayas entre otros. // The display case has different flavors of paletas such as dulce de leche and berries, among others.

Voces de Colonia: Monarca Paletas

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 5, 2021
https://youtu.be/de7YoCNfFqg Holly y Jose hablan español, y querían crear una serie que muestra sus...
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Rage Room: Patty’s Pummel Palace

ByUrban Plains Alumni Archive May 4, 2021
Ever needed to blow off some steam? UP in Flames visits Patty’s Pummel Palace, a rage room in the...
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