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Why one Iowa restaurant is hosting a massive outdoor party in February

Why is Captain Roys hosting a massive party in the middle of February? We ask owner Wade Thompson about Shiver On The River and who will win the tug-of-war between the Des Moines Police Department and The Des Moines Fire Department. We also talk about East and North side development.

Birdland Marina, Highland Park, and Des Moines North and East Side have been somewhat stagnant for years, but in the last few years development has started and central Iowans have shown an interest in new development including at Birdland Marina. It's an exciting time for the region, says Thompson.

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