Welcome to the Friday mailbag where you will find some of the comments, questions and ideas sent recently by subscribers of this newsletter or our publications. They are edited for space and clarity.
“Shane, I am from Algona and never understood the Stinson Prairie fascination (Our prairie roots, July 10, 2024). Anyway, you are a morning delight. Thanks for cranking something out each morning. I know it’s not easy.” - Dan
One man’s weed is another man’s flower. That goes for prairie land… and columns. - Shane
“As a lifelong golfer, Shane, I can only say this — I had to bust my butt to be able to afford golf (A president’s golf game, July 15, 2024)! But, professionally, I also found it a great way to hit something without repercussions besides the cost of lost and/or drowned balls.” - Brad
Fair point, but do you really care about your president’s golf game? - Shane
“About 30 years ago, I walked with my sister and father as they golfed nine holes (A president’s golf game, July 15, 2024). I believe it takes great strength and stamina to carry those bags for that distance, let alone swing a club to hit a tiny ball that somehow hides in the close-cut grass. While I loved spending time with my family, I had never been more sure that golf was misnamed. A lady like me never uses that language, but I applaud their hitting a hole in one with that name. Thanks for the memory.” - Donna
I am not sure I fully follow your train of thought, but maybe our readers will. Meanwhile, I maintain that golf is a good walk spoiled, and golfing with a cart seems to remove any exercise. Regardless, I would rather see our manhood-seeking presidential candidates go face to face for 15 minutes in the octagon than play 18 holes on a golf course. But that’s just me. - Shane
“The day John F. Kennedy was shot is forever etched in my mind (A life lesson from Mr. Zear, July 16, 2024). I was in junior high, the 1 p.m. bell had just rung when, like with you, the voice came over the PA with the news. No TVs in the rooms in those days, but the radio was piped into each room for the rest of the day. I recall lots of tears. A hero, a war veteran had been killed. So many unanswered questions about the Trump shooting, just as there were about Kennedy. Let’s pray for real answers based on real facts this time.” - Alan
Needless to say, this cannot — and should not — be forgotten. Forgiven (in due time) but not forgotten. - Shane
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305
www.thedailyumbrella.com
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Clear Mortgage meteorology
Great temperatures continue into next week. Tiny rain chances enter the weekend forecast, with better chances Tuesday and Wednesday.
For help with pre-approvals or refinancing, get in touch with Originating Branch Manager Carrie Hansen at carrie.mortgage. |
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| From the July issue of CITYVIEW | | | PEOPLE & PETS
Bison, elk roam free
By Jackie Wilson
What was it like in Iowa’s prairie land before fast-food joints, strip malls and towering developments began pouring concrete and constructing buildings?
To find out, drive to Granger and take a step back in time to discover a herd of elk and bison at the Jester Park Elk and Bison Educational Plaza.
In the park, eight bison and eight elk can be viewed behind tall fences.
David Weidt, Polk County Conservation Ranger and Jester Park herd manager, explains why Polk County opened the park in the 1970s.
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| CITYVIEW's Best Of Des Moines® | | | The results have been tallied and published in the February issue of CITYVIEW and online!
Best Local Bartender
1. Nate Foreman – Lynn’s on Merle Hay
2. Cristi Crooks – Chamberlain Pub
3. Ashley Traver – Iowa Distilling Company
Read all the results now!
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| Explore Des Moines | | | CITYVIEW's seasonal guide for activities and things to do in Central Iowa
EXPLORE: Beaches, Bays, Lakes and More
By Cyote Williams
There are a number of exciting and many underrated spots for water-centered fun for the whole family in the area, whether it be a relaxing day on the lake or bombing down a waterslide. | | | READ MORE |
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Toro, toro, toro. Blue fin tuna numbers are up five fold since bottoming out in the late 1990s. Last week, Now Japan successfully requested that quotas, imposed by world bodies of control, be raised. This year, Japanese fishermen had to end their Sea of Japan season in early May rather than July because they had met quotas. Cody Trostel, formerly of Trostel's Dish, is a top blue fin fisher on the U.S. East Coast. (NHK)
Why people tip, or not. Food delivery drivers in New York reported in a Fox Business survey that their tips are down 60% since New York mandated user fees and a $19/hour minimum wage for food delivery drivers.
Saturday 10 a.m. Kitchen Insider talks with Jason Simon of Alba, Eatery A, Parlo Pizza and Bar Nico about food trends in Des Moines, Iowa road trips and where the great football players of Applington and Parkersburg ate growing up.
Weekend specials. Seattle chain Teriyaki Madness' first metro restaurant is now open at 160 Jordan Creek Parkway, No. 160, West Des Moines... Madison County Fair in Winterset has Mud Races Friday and Mud Bogs on Saturday... Jasper County Fair in Colfax hosts a rodeo on Saturday... Wood smoked prime rib is featured Friday nights at Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale) and Whatcha Smokin' BBQ in Luther... AJ's at Prairie Meadows has extended its popular $30 prime rib dinner to Wednesday-Sunday… Opa! (2800 University Ave., West Des Moines) offers all you can eat buffets Friday-Sunday for less than $15... Hugo's Wood Fired Kitchen (3206 University Ave., Des Moines) offers half-price pizza on Sundays, 2-4 p.m... Half-price oysters and peel-and-eat shrimp are offered until 4:30 p.m. Saturday at both Waterfronts and also on Sunday at the Ankeny store... Rangemasters Training Center (10520 Hickman Road, Clive) has a Date Night Special — $25 for two in the live firing range with one target, extra targets $1. Gun rentals $10 or BYOG... Aldi stores have strawberries at $1.49/lb. and nectarines or plums at $1.29/lb. through Tuesday. Those are both the lowest prices we've seen this year.
— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com |
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| Featured home for sale | | |
$314,900 10166 Lincoln Ave., Clive, IA 50325
Situated on a picturesque corner lot in Clive, this 1978 4-level split home harmoniously blends classic charm and family comforts. Surrounded by majestic, mature trees and meticulously landscaped gardens, the exterior boasts a brand-new roof, gutters, and gutter guards, ensuring both beauty, durability and efficiency.
See the listing here.
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| SOLD: Featured commercial real estate transaction | | | 1136 26TH ST., DES MOINES
SALE DATE: 2024-04-29
SALE PRICE: $270,000
SELLER: HECHT-GAHMAN, DIANA J
BUYER: Q ENTERPRISES LLC
ACRES: 0.132
SQUARE FEET: 3,145 |
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| From the July issue of Indianola Living magazine | | | Owning a piece of history
Clarkes embrace the past in their historic home.
By Becky Kolosik
(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series called “The City Beautiful” Then and Now. Look for more in upcoming issues.)
Sitting on the front porch with his wife, Kathleen, and their three dogs, Richard Clarke says it’s hard to believe they’ve called Indianola and “Buxton Manor” home for 40 years.
The porch is a cozy gathering spot — a place to connect with family and friends over a hot cup of coffee or an ice-cold beverage.
“We love that it’s a shaded, sheltered space where we can watch our flower gardens flourish, wave to our neighbors and, most of all, embrace this amazing neighborhood and community,” says Kathleen.
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FROM KCCI: Malnourished Des Moines horse to stay in ARL care while owner faces charges. ...READ MORE
FROM WHO-TV: Families of Iowa soldiers ready for Homecoming Day. IOWA — Iowa families are less than 24 hours away from being back in the arms of their loved ones. One hundred-fifty soldiers from the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company waved goodbye last September. The unit will return home Friday after nearly a year in the Middle East. ... READ MORE
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: 'Twisters' comes out this week, but the 1996 original has plenty of Iowa ties. ...READ MORE |
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ESPN: Top 25 college football stadiums: Rose Bowl, Michigan and more. ...READ MORE
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: British Open Round 1 Winners and Losers: Shane Lowry Shines, Rory McIlroy Falters at Royal Troon. ... READ MORE
CBS Sports: Former NFL All-Pro blames 'The Blind Side' movie for ongoing Hall of Fame snub ...READ MORE |
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1799: Rosetta Stone found. ...The artifact held the key to solving the riddle of hieroglyphics, a written language that had been “dead” for nearly 2,000 years.. ... READ MORE
64: Nero’s Rome burns. The great fire of Rome breaks out and destroys much of the city beginning on July 19 in the year 64. Despite the well-known stories, there is no evidence that the Roman emperor, Nero, either started the fire or played the fiddle while it burned. Still, he did use the disaster to further his political agenda. ... READ MORE
1942: George Washington Carver begins experimental project with Henry Ford. The agricultural chemist George Washington Carver, head of Alabama’s famed Tuskegee Institute, arrives in Dearborn, Michigan at the invitation of Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company. ... READ MORE
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| Birthdays and notables | | | Happy Birthday on Saturday to Cyd Koehn and to Santino Jordan and Bob LeWarne on Sunday!
These celebrities were born on this date: Abel Ferrara, Anthony Edwards, Atom Egoyan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Campbell Scott, Chris Sullivan, Ilie Nastase, Jared Padalecki, Kaitlin Doubleday, Trai Byers, Brian May, Chris Kratt
SUBMIT: Send your birthday greetings and congratulatory notes to: tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com |
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The answer to yesterday's riddle:
What do you call it when you vandalize things using a hammer? ACTS OF MALLETS! Other answer by Gail Tomlinson.
Today's riddle
What happened when the god of thunder missed the nail with his hammer?
Have a guess? Email tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com |
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