http://www.newtondailynews.comThe latest news from the newtondailynews.com websiteen-usIn 2009, J.J. Abrams boldly rebooted the Star Trek franchise in an effort to revitalize a product that really hadn’t gone anywhere new in more than a decade. As a Trekker, I originally felt like he had spent way too much screen time in that film to developing characters who were well known.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/17/star-trek-into-darkness-boldly-goes-well-you-know-the-rest/ace3ek1/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/17/star-trek-into-darkness-boldly-goes-well-you-know-the-rest/ace3ek1/Fri, 17 May 2013 16:18:00 GMT — Des Moines Performing Arts welcomes the Hector Del Curto Tango Trio and Les Ballets Trockdero de Monte Carlo, an all-male dance company, to the Civic Center for the final shows in the Prairie Meadows “Live at the Temple” concert series and the 2012-2013 Des Moines Performing Arts Dance Series.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/15/tango-trio-the-trock-dancers-saunter-onto-des-moines-stages/a2y5eth/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/15/tango-trio-the-trock-dancers-saunter-onto-des-moines-stages/a2y5eth/Fri, 17 May 2013 16:11:00 GMTEating fish is good for your heart but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking medicines to prevent them, a large study in Italy found.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/09/study-fish-oil-doesnt-help-prevent-heart-attacks/a7uv2yj/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/09/study-fish-oil-doesnt-help-prevent-heart-attacks/a7uv2yj/Thu, 09 May 2013 17:02:00 GMTTrees budding, flowers blooming and warmer temperatures all are signs that spring has arrived. We are all eager to get outdoors and get more activity in. After a long winter slumber, these five steps may help you get on your feet again the safe and healthy way.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/08/five-simple-steps-to-put-the-spring-back-in-your-step/afqu5x0/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/08/five-simple-steps-to-put-the-spring-back-in-your-step/afqu5x0/Thu, 09 May 2013 17:01:00 GMTMy first true favorite superhero was Tony Stark/Iron Man. I’m not sure why, but I think even at a young age, I appreciated a hero who was a hero because he wanted to be, not because of an accidental dose of radiation or some far-fetched notion of alien parentage.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/03/iron-man-3-kicks-blockbuster-season-into-high-gear/aju9for/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/03/iron-man-3-kicks-blockbuster-season-into-high-gear/aju9for/Fri, 03 May 2013 16:27:00 GMTMEDIAPOLIS (AP) — An entry from the southeast corner of Iowa has been named best burger in the state.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/03/mediapolis-angus-black-crown-named-best-burger/a3geao/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/03/mediapolis-angus-black-crown-named-best-burger/a3geao/Fri, 03 May 2013 16:26:00 GMTDES MOINES — Legendary country music star Willie Nelson will take to the Civic Center stage Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. If ever the words “living legend” were more than just public relations bluster, the application would be to Willie Hugh Nelson. http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/01/willie-nelson-to-headline-civic-center/as6gvel/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/01/willie-nelson-to-headline-civic-center/as6gvel/Fri, 03 May 2013 16:13:00 GMTThink about what you ate yesterday. How many fruits and vegetables did you consume? Studies reveal that only 1 in 10 Americans are meeting their fruit and vegetable intake recommendations. The average adult recommendation is 2 cups per day of fruit and 2 ½ cups per day for vegetables. http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/02/easy-ways-to-add-fruits-and-vegetables-to-your-diet/a39vovu/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/02/easy-ways-to-add-fruits-and-vegetables-to-your-diet/a39vovu/Thu, 02 May 2013 16:50:00 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — For people seeking an energy boost, companies are increasing their offerings of foods with added caffeine, but a new caffeinated gum may have gone too far.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/02/fda-will-investigate-added-caffeine-in-foods/aqqf2uy/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/05/02/fda-will-investigate-added-caffeine-in-foods/aqqf2uy/Thu, 02 May 2013 16:46:00 GMTTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Until Rubert Kerl’s wife left him two months before the couple’s 35th wedding anniversary, the soybean and corn farmer thought his dating days were over.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/29/singles-in-agriculture-looking-for-love-in-dwindling-farm-country/afxic3/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/29/singles-in-agriculture-looking-for-love-in-dwindling-farm-country/afxic3/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:34:00 GMTDES MOINES – Be a part of the hottest ticket in town when “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical” comes to the Temple Theater May 1 through May 12 as part of the Temple Comedy Series, a presentation of the Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series presented by Des Moines Performing Arts.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/24/broadways-next-hit-musical-opens-at-the-temple-theater/ahd1uxk/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/24/broadways-next-hit-musical-opens-at-the-temple-theater/ahd1uxk/Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:06:00 GMTWhat’s for dinner tonight? Dinner at home. A growing trend for the evening meal is that more and more families are choosing to prepare and eat meals at home. Reasons for the return of home-cooked meals include family time, budget and wholesome meals.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/23/doing-dinner-in-tonight-peppered-steak-salad/ayd1d2w/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/23/doing-dinner-in-tonight-peppered-steak-salad/ayd1d2w/Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:31:00 GMTYou know you want to see “Oblivion.”http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/19/you-pick-intellectual-art-house-film-or-sci-fi-action-thriller/amxk2x1/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/19/you-pick-intellectual-art-house-film-or-sci-fi-action-thriller/amxk2x1/Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:35:00 GMTDES MOINES – The Tony, Grammy, and Oliver Award-winning hit musical “Jersey Boys,” the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, returns to the Civic Center July 24 through Aug. 4 as part of the Willis Broadway Series presented by Des Moines Performing Arts.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/18/jersey-boys-coming-to-civic-center-in-july-august/aa2e4cp/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/18/jersey-boys-coming-to-civic-center-in-july-august/aa2e4cp/Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:25:00 GMTWhen the nest is empty and the kids no longer need financial support, many men and women find themselves with some extra money in their budget. Fewer mouths to feed and no more college tuition bills can give parents a sense of financial freedom they may not have had since before starting their family. That freedom can also lead to overspending, something that can put retirement in jeopardy if you’re are not careful.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/17/simple-ways-to-avoid-overspending-as-retirement-nears/aol9bep/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/17/simple-ways-to-avoid-overspending-as-retirement-nears/aol9bep/Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:22:00 GMTRcently, researchers who analyzed 71 studies on free sugars (sugars added by manufacturers, cooks, or consumers, plus natural sugars from honey, syrup and fruit juice) found that sugar is linked to weight gain. http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/17/kick-your-sugar-habit-to-lose-weight/aqb5ncm/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/17/kick-your-sugar-habit-to-lose-weight/aqb5ncm/Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:20:00 GMTStarring: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Amanda Peet, Jon Favreau Director: Seth Gordon MPAA Rating: R for sexual content and language Run Time: 1 hr. 51 min. Capitol II Times: Not showing Friday, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, 4:15 p.m. Sunday, not showing Monday, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. Thursdayhttp://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/12/identity-thief-is-exactly-what-you-should-expect-from-bateman-mccarthy/a292o90/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/12/identity-thief-is-exactly-what-you-should-expect-from-bateman-mccarthy/a292o90/Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:27:00 GMTDES MOINES — Get out your torn jeans and Aqua Net and make plans to party ’80s-style when “Rock of Ages” comes to the Civic Center for three shows only on April 26 and 27.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/10/rock-of-ages-coming-april-26-27/a55omog/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/10/rock-of-ages-coming-april-26-27/a55omog/Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:10:00 GMTSpring is here, and the winter blues are behind us. It’s time to come out of hibernation and renew your healthy lifestyle plans. http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/09/spring-clean-your-health-and-spring-into-action/agfq13r/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/09/spring-clean-your-health-and-spring-into-action/agfq13r/Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:35:00 GMTI’m going to admit that, as a man, I entered the theater expecting to hate almost everything about “The Host,” much like I hated almost everything about the entire “Twilight” series. And, when the late Roger Ebert panned it as “Twi-lite,” that more or less solidified my resolve that Stephenie Meyer’s latest book-to-film series was going to be horrible.http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/05/mancard-still-intact-the-host-is-no-twi-lite/aohsza7/http://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/04/05/mancard-still-intact-the-host-is-no-twi-lite/aohsza7/Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:22:00 GMT