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Monday, April 3, 201704/03/2017

Kurt’s Blog: Hooray….for Green Day

My “Dookie” album was scratched….Billie Joe and I shot each other middle fingers…and Good Riddance is the song they play for graduating seniors at sorority formals….GREEN DAY…Welcome back to Des Moines!

Friday, March 3, 201703/03/2017

Kurt’s Blog: Trolls Has One of the Best Pump Up Songs…Ever?

Justin Timberlake, you’re done…Poppy, you’re up….inspire me.

Wednesday, February 22, 201702/22/2017

Kurt’s Blog: Why I’d Be Caught By Every News Anchor

Could I get away with a crime in Des Moines? Not with these vigilante news guys running around!

Thursday, February 9, 201702/09/2017

Kurt’s Blog: The Best Award Show Performances Ever?

How could they forget the Mary J. Blige Grammy performance?

Tuesday, February 7, 201702/07/2017

Kurt’s Blog: The 10 Dance Songs You’ll Hear at a Daddy-Daughter Dance

If you’re going to a Daddy-Daughter Dance…be ready to dance to these!

Monday, December 12, 201612/12/2016

Kurt’s Blog: A Donut Love Affair a Year in the Making

I dreamt about a donut for almost 365 days….and finally, the dreams come true!

Thursday, December 8, 201612/08/2016

Kurt’s Blog: Time to Light Up Urbandale

100 years of Urbandale celebrates by lighting it up Sunday night!

Wednesday, November 30, 201611/30/2016

Kurt’s Blog: Christmas Songs…The Best, The Worst, and the Guilty Pleasures

I’m not even sure if I like my guilty pleasure choices or not….they just stick with me…constantly.

Monday, November 28, 201611/28/2016

Kurt’s Blog: The Diary…February 4, 1989

My diary…from 1989…was uncovered…and read…and fun was had by all.

Thursday, October 27, 201610/27/2016

Kurt’s Blog: Mal the Sports Gal Wants Her Credit!!

Mal the Sports Gal gave Kyle Schwarber a nickname one year ago…and now everyone is using it!

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