You can tell a lot about people by the coffee cups they drink out of. And if they don’t drink coffee, well, enough said.
But, back to the coffee cups.
I normally like things all lined up, in order, all the same. So, a mix of colors, sizes and shapes of coffee cups presumably would drive a guy like me nuts, right? Wrong. I love it. It’s kind of like our Christmas tree with ornaments from various people through the years. Coffee cups are a lifetime diary of sorts.
We have coffee cups with goofy dog sayings. Christmas quotes. Even grandma and grandpa mugs now.
Many of our coffee cups have logos for insurance agents, realtors and banks. They came from customers of ours, places we do business with and friends, mostly.
One of my favorites is a white cup with gold paint wearing off of it and a giant “J” on the side. Presumably, this cup was purchased for my wife, Jolene, but I like to use it and tell people the J stands for genius.
When at work, I reach for a dark blue 114th Fighter Wing military cup that a past employee left behind. Right size. Right shape. Right message.
After watching me spill a cup or two of coffee, one of my daughters gave me a broad-based Yeti cup that won’t knock over. So far, it has worked.
Meanwhile, I prefer ceramic cups, as I don’t like my coffee to taste like plastic or metal. And Styrofoam? No thanks. But when I am drinking hot tea, I want a clear glass cup, especially the Dolly Parton-themed one a friend gave us.
Our modern world also necessitates two more coffee cup requirements, at least for me. The cup needs to fit under my single cup serving machine without me having to take the bottom tray out each time. And for my morning commute, my cup needs to be Goldilocks style and fit properly in the cupholder in my truck. Not too loose that it rocks from side to side. Not too snug that I have to take both hands to get it out. Just right.
How about you? Do you have a coffee cup preference? And what does your choice say about you? Send me a note and let me know.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
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FROM KSOM/96.5: Packs Of Coyotes Reported in Waukee. (Waukee) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the Coyote population in Iowa is at an all-time high, and Waukee residents can vouch for that. Waukee residents posted videos and warnings about coyotes roaming through neighborhoods in packs. One person says they counted five coyotes near Warrior Lane and Hickman. Another spotted four coyotes on Gracewood Drive near the new trail by the creek. The Animal Rescue League says coyotes are generally not dangerous for humans but could threaten small dogs and cats. ...READ MORE
FROM KCCI: Lawmakers share top priorities one week before the 2025 legislative session. DES MOINES, Iowa — Next Monday, the Iowa Statehouse will fill with new faces and new ideas for the 2025 legislative session. As both parties bring their respective agendas to the table, the new legislative session offers opportunities for dynamic discussions and potential policy advancements for Iowa. ...READ MORE
FROM WHO-TV: Ottumwa man charged with human trafficking, sexual abuse. OTTUMWA, Iowa — An Ottumwa man is behind bars after allegedly sexually abusing and trafficking a minor. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, the investigation began on December 24 when officers responded to a report of a possible sexual assault at a residence in the 200 block of South Ward Street. When officers arrived at the scene they located a 12-year-old victim. ...READ MORE
FROM WOI: Bird flu found in Clinton County backyard flock, marks Iowa's first case in 2025.CLINTON COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has identified a case of bird flu within the state's domestic birds. ...READ MORE |
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Clear Mortgage meteorology
Another chilly start today as we head through a dry week. We have chances for flurries Friday and Sunday.
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 | | | CIVIC SKINNY
Tourism grants total $300,000. Great Iowa Treasure Hunt returns $386,701,365. Don’t speed in Des Moines. State Fair wins 21 awards. And Iowans love Tito’s.
By CITYVIEW staff
Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek tells CITYVIEW the speed camera story is “challenging,” “long” and “complex.” And he is right.
A little background: In 2011, the Des Moines Police Department began its Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) program, which included speed cameras and red light cameras. The legislature passed a regulatory bill in 2024 that applies to speed cameras only and states they can only be deployed at locations approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Prior to the legislation, three mobile cameras were deployed at different locations throughout the city during weekdays based on citizen complaints of speeding, proximity to school zones, and known problem areas. ... | | | READ MORE |
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Tuesday touts
• Jeff Fleming's "Ghosts" comprises a year of painting with gesso, India ink, white charcoal and pencil. The images were modeled from the painter's collection of old, pre-digital age photos and negatives. They lingered in my mind long after seeing them, like the title suggests. Opening night is this Friday at Moberg Gallery.
• Oak Studio in just a year and a half is already changing lives in the best of ways. This teenager clubhouse makes high tech hardware, software and music recording available to the Oakridge neighborhood and anyone else who wants to join.
Deals today
• Irina's Steak and Seafood (650 S. Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines) offers live lobsters at half price on Tuesdays.
• Opa! (2800 University Ave., West Des Moines) has a buffet featuring fried shrimp, manicotti, chicken piccata, chicken meatballs, garlic knots, pasta alfredo, lamb and chicken, pizza, and all-you-can-eat dessert for $22.99 tonight till 8 p.m.
• Kids meals are half price till 2 p.m. today at Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale).
• Taco Tuesday brings serious discounts to Mariscos El Pirata (6050 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines), La Familia (1610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines), all Taco John's, The Dam Pub (2710 Beaver Ave., Des Moines), all Abelardo's, all Fernando’s, Malo (900 Mulberry St., Des Moines), Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines), Club 2000 (422 Indianola Road, Des Moines) and Faustino’s (4944 Franklin Ave., Des Moines).
• Today is beef and noodles day at Maxie's Supper Club (1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines).
• Django (1420 Locust St.) has happy hour all night Tuesdays. That means super deals on oysters, shrimp, duck frites, poutine, charcuterie, cheese boards, beers, wine and classic martinis.
— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com |
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The 2024 results ...
CITYVIEW's Best Of Des Moines® | | | Best Local Place to Karaoke
1. AJ’s on East Court
2. Buddy’s Corral
3. Lynn’s on Merle Hay
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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| SOLD: Featured commercial real estate transaction | | | 105 14TH ST., WEST DES MOINES
SALE DATE: 2024-09-03
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Featured in the current
issue of Bondurant Living magazine | | | ARTocka Trail Loop sparks imagination
Public art experience brings creativity to life.
By Lindsey Giardino
The City of Bondurant continues to embrace its identity as an Iowa Great Place with the creation of the ARTocka Trail Loop at Lake Petocka, an initiative that blends recreation, public art and community connection.
First envisioned in Bondurant’s 2022 Community Visioning Plan, the ARTocka Trail Loop is now a centerpiece of the City’s 2024 Art, Culture, and Wayfinding Master Plan.
The loop is a series of immersive spaces conceptualized by the artist group i/thee. These five “rooms” — Dining Room, Garden, Lounge, Gallery, and Foyer — encircle Lake Petocka, reimagining the area as a home where each installation represents a unique space within it. | | | READ MORE |
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SCORES: CharMar Brown ices game as North Dakota State claims 10th FCS national title. North Dakota State 35 Montana State 32.
FROM ESPN: Wife of late Padres owner Peter Seidler sues for control of team. ... READ MORE
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1789: First U.S. presidential electors chosen. Congress sets January 7, 1789 as the date by which states are required to choose electors for the country's first-ever presidential election. A month later, on February 4, George Washington was elected president by state electors and sworn into office on April 30, 1789. ...READ MORE
1927: Harlem Globetrotters play their first game. On January 7, 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team travels 48 miles west from Chicago to play their first game in Hinckley, Illinois. ... READ MORE
1785: Two explorers cross the English Channel in a balloon. Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard and American John Jeffries travel from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in a gas balloon, becoming the first to cross the English Channel by air. The two men nearly crashed into the Channel along the way, however, as their balloon was weighed down by extraneous supplies such as anchors, a nonfunctional hand-operated propeller, and silk-covered oars with which they hoped they could row their way through the air. ... READ MORE
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