Welcome to the Friday mailbag where you will find some of the comments, questions and ideas sent recently by readers of this newsletter or our publications. They are edited for space and clarity.
“Hendrix (Mononyms, Dec. 16, 2024). I would say more, but that would detract from the whole mononym thing, wouldn't it?” - Dave.
Yes, Dave, it would. Please tell Rex and John. - Shane
“What other famous one-named folks did I miss (Mononyms, Dec. 16, 2024)? Babe; Slash; Twiggy; Messi; Reynoldo; Iman; Madonna; Flea; Pink; Halston; Fabio; Kerskin; Sade; Sinbad; Rihanna; Seal; Adele; Celine; Banksy; Oprah; Mr. T; Sly; Ringo; Wilt; Magic; Tiger; and OJ.” - Rex
Good job searching the internet, Rex. - Shane
“Good morning, Shane. A few came to mind: Rocky. Whoopi. Trump. Tinkerbelle. Barney. Mohammed (Mononyms, Dec. 16, 2024). Garth. Sting. Slash. Pitbull. Tarzan. Geronimo. Cleopatra. Madonna. Don't ask today's generation about Popeye, Bluto or Wimpy. Untold number of superheroes. Thanks for the memories.” - John
Rocky, but no Bullwinkle? - Shane
“Tiger, Michael, Jr. (Mononyms, Dec. 16, 2024). Those popped as I did a children’s sermon once on the same subject. Had the kids so confused nobody could come up with Jesus!” - Barry
Junior Samples? I liked him, too. - Shane
“Hi, Shane. I enjoy your columns. You may have forgotten this name: Tiger? (Mononyms, Dec. 16, 2024). Have a good day and Merry Christmas!” - Matt
Tony the Tiger? How could I forget. He’s grrrrreat. - Shane
“Almost hate to point this one out this time of year, Shane, but we know Santa, and we know of another, when the letters are rearranged, who brings the opposite mindset (Mononyms, Dec. 16, 2024). Both are known equally in number, and how ironic that their purposes for existence are so different.” - James
I considered adding Lucifer, but it didn't seem right for the season. - Shane
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
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FROM KCCI: Iowa woman returns home after double-lung transplant. DES MOINES, Iowa —An Iowa woman who rode RAGBRAI before getting a double-lung t ransplant is back home in time for Christmas. "Woooooo," cheered Barb Heenan as she walked out of the hospital Tuesday, just in time to make it home for Christmas. ...READ MORE
FROM WHO-TV: Woman injured in Christmas Day shooting has died, more information released. ...At around 4:13 p.m. Wednesday officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2900 block of East 40th Court. When first responders arrived on scene they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. According to DMPD, a 60-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene and a 53-year-old woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition....READ MORE
FROM WOI: DMPD arrests man after alleged car theft, pursuit, ramming police car and foot chase. DESMOINES, Iowa — Suspect 31-year-old Hugo Jacobo Vasquez is in custody and faces several charges after allegedly stealing a car, pursuit, ramming a police car and then a foot chase Thursday afternoon, the Des Moines Police Department said....READ MORE |
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Clear Mortgage meteorology
Fog and drizzle will continue at times throughout the day and night. Rain chances last into Saturday morning. Mild temperatures.
For help with pre-approvals or refinancing, get in touch with Originating Branch Manager Carrie Hansen at carrie.mortgage. |
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| Read the latest CITYVIEW | | | FOOD DUDE
Harbinger of invention
By Jim Duncan
December is the month of reckoning. We sum things up and calculate where we stand as a year ends and another looms. 2024 should go down as a transitional year. For the first time since COVID-19 shutdowns, new places were opening more often than old places were closing. More new restaurants opened this year in Ankeny than in all of central Iowa four years ago. | | | READ MORE |
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Fast food inflation - worsts and bests
Spin Genie studied fast food prices since 2014 and found that the biggest average price increase, by far, was McDonald's at 138%. Second worst inflation was Panera with 68%. Applebee's, Chipotle and Subway kept price inflation under 10%. The most inflation for a single item was McDonald's cookies which increased in price by 410%.
Reckoning the year in food and hospitality
Food event of the year. Niman Ranch's Farmers' Appreciation Week in Des Moines last August topped its own high standards with three days of seminars, farm visits, state of the art technology, hog roasts and hospitality. CEOs, authors, professors, acclaimed chefs and farmers mingled. Temple Grandin, the world authority on both autism and animal welfare, hung out with everyone for two days before delivering the keynote speech. CBS sent rising star Jamaica Ponder with crew to cover the event, but no local media, other than Daily Umbrella, bothered.
Weekend deals
• Fish Fry Friday night specials can be found at Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale), Red Lobster (3838 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines), Cracker Barrel (11701 University, Clive) and Bevy’s Tavern (1300 50th St., West Des Moines).
• Brenda Trang offers her fabulous Friday buffets every Friday at Vietnam Cafe - Merle Hay Mall Food Court, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. - $18.95. Brenda is a civic treasure, and traffic is slow in the mall. This is a super deal.
• Bawarchi (6630 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines) has Friday - Sunday specials on paneer kebabs, chicken curry and goat curry.
• Mickey's in Yale (217 Main St., Yale) has hot beef sandwich lunches and all you can eat fish dinner specials today.
• Chicago Speakeasy (1520 Euclid Ave., Des Moines) offers BBQ beef and marinated roast beef sandwiches on special for Friday lunch.
• 801 Chophouse (801 Grand Ave., Des Moines) offers Sunday supper specials that deliver deep discounts on filet, prime rib and red king salmon dinners.
• Tito’s Lounge (3916 N.W. Urbandale Drive, Urbandale) now has brunch on Fridays.
• Court Avenue Brewing Company (309 Court Ave., Des Moines) hosts Saturday and Sunday breakfast buffets for $23.99.
• Friday night is paella time at Purveyor (505 E. Grand, Des Moines, officially, but really on E. Fifth), real Valenciana paella.
• Whatcha Smokin (downtown Luther) has specials on smoked turkey for Friday lunch, smoked prime rib for Friday dinner and smoked short ribs of beef Saturday after 4 p.m.
• Wendy's Fry Days means free fries Friday with a purchase.
• Maxie's Supper Club's (1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines) Friday special is chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes - $16.95 all day. They also have prime rib dinners on Friday and Saturday for dinner only, $30-38.
• Fareways have 48 cent avocados and $1.88/pound pork butts Saturday through Tuesday.
• Aldi stores have USDA Choice brisket at $5.99/pound through Tuesday.
Tune in or stream Kitchen Insider Saturday at 10 a.m. as we chat with restaurateurs Kathy Fehrman (Oak Park) and Chris Diebel (Bubba) about the year in food.
— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com |
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The 2024 results ...
CITYVIEW's Best Of Des Moines® | | | Best New Local Store
1. Enchantasys
2.Harlow + James
3. Divine Times Vintage
The 2025 Best Of Des Moines Poll is now closed. Results will be published in the February 2025 issue of CITYVIEW. |
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| Featured home for sale | | |
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Welcome to Prairie Landing, a charming new community in Altoona where small-town warmth meets vibrant entertainment. Just minutes from downtown Des Moines, Prairie Landing offers a tranquil residential setting with easy access to all the excitement Altoona has to offer. The kitchen holds a large peninsula, dining area, and opens up to the large living area with windows and fireplace.
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| SOLD: Featured commercial real estate transaction | | | 10513 BUENA VISTA COURT, URBANDALE
SALE DATE: 2024-09-03
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Featured in the current
issue of Urbandale Living magazine | | | Holiday recipes
Residents share the foods that make the season bright.
By Joe Baumgarten
Favorite dishes are often at the heart of holiday gatherings. Their aromas wafting through the house signal time to join family and friends in celebration, reminiscing and gratitude. Their tastes spark memories and conversation. For many, certain recipes are a holiday must. They are inextricably woven into the fabric of the season, and the festivities wouldn’t feel complete without them.
Holiday fruit drops
“I always loved coming home from college to see what cookies and bars my mother had baked for Christmas,” Susan Pogge says. “She always had 14 different kinds — some, our favorites, plus some that were new, ready to be reviewed by our family. The standard favorite was holiday fruit drops. It wasn’t until I was married and wanting to make them in my own home that I actually looked at the recipe for the first time. It seemed like a great recipe because of the special ingredients. It is an easy-to-make soft cookie chock full of candied cherries and expensive dates. These are not the kind of fruit that is used for fruit cakes; instead, they are the delicious red and green candied maraschino cherries that only appear in grocery stores at Christmas time. | | | READ MORE |
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FROM ESPN: Toledo beats Pittsburgh in bowl-record six overtimes ... READ MORE
FROM SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Victor Wembanyama Made Wild NBA History, Then Did It Again... and Again ... READ MORE
FROM Yahoo Sports: QB Teddy Bridgewater, fresh off coaching alma mater to HS state title, coming out of retirement to sign with Lions. ... READ MORE |
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1985: World‑renowned primatologist Dian Fossey is found murdered in Rwanda. On December 27, 1985, primatologist and conservationist Dr. Dian Fossey is found murdered in her cabin at Karisoke, a research site in the mountains of Rwanda. It is widely believed that she was killed in connection with her lifelong crusade against poaching. ...READ MORE
1900: Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashes bar. Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashes up the bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, Kansas, causing several thousand dollars in damage and landing in jail. Nation, who was released shortly after the incident, became famous for carrying a hatchet and wrecking saloons as part of her anti-alcohol crusade. .... READ MORE
1944: FDR seizes control of Montgomery Ward. On December 27, 1944, as World War II dragged on, President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders his secretary of war to seize properties belonging to the Montgomery Ward company because the company refused to comply with a labor agreement. ... READ MORE
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| Birthdays and notables | | | Happy Birthday Sara Goodman Dec. 27, Landon Welp Dec. 28, and Connor Elmitt Dec. 29.
These celebrities were born on this date: Timothée Chalamet, Hayley Williams, Walker Hayes, Brock Purdy, Salman Khan, Olivia Cooke, Emilie De Ravin, Chloe Bridges, Pleasure P
SUBMIT: Send your birthday greetings and congratulatory notes to: tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com |
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The answer to the last riddle: What do you call a cat sitting on the beach on Christmas Eve? SANDY CLAWS! - Dan Rogers, William Snyder, Kris Laurson, Gail Tomlinson. Other answers from Rex Post.
Today's riddle: What was Dr. Frankenstein's New Year's resolution?
Have a guess? Email tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com |
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