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Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
Good morning to you!

I hummed along to a song the other day that was recorded in 1973, was certified gold, reached a peak of No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary singles chart, sold nearly three million copies worldwide, and became an international hit.

And the song was about God. Imagine that.

Properly titled “The Lord’s Prayer,” the catchy tune is a pop rendition of one of our world’s most famous devotions. The music was composed by Arnold Strals, and the lyrics were sung by Sister Janet Mead, an Australian nun known for her weekly radio programs and for pioneering the use of contemporary rock music in celebrating the Roman Catholic Mass.

Maybe surprisingly, Mead was not the first Roman Catholic nun with a hit record in the United States. Some of you may remember Jeanine Deckers, known as The Singing Nun, who hit No. 1 with “Dominique” in 1963. Not to be outperformed, Mead’s “The Lord’s Prayer” became the only song to be in the Top 10 with the entire lyrics from the words of the Bible. She was nominated for a Grammy for Best Inspirational Performance.

Mead donated all of her royalties from the song’s sales to charity, and her record label used its proceeds to build a new recording studio. Regardless of your spiritual allegiances — or lack thereof — this is truly admirable.

Finding a song on the pop charts in recent years about God is rare, as the trend in music often seems to be to defy prayer rather than support it. Even so, a handful of artists in recent decades have shown enough courage to write or sing about their beliefs, regardless of any potential fallout from fans.

Kanye West did so with “Jesus Walks.” The Doobie Brothers told us “Jesus Is Just Alright.” U2 brought us “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” while country music stars Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton brought us “Old Rugged Cross” and “Old Time Religion.” Surely, I missed others.

Of course, some songs appear to have religious themes, but we learn later that the artists’ intentions were quite the opposite. In the big scheme of things, that’s OK, as we could not have right without wrong, light without dark, good without evil. And, as such, we are reminded to forgive those who trespass against us. Whether you pray or not, that’s a good message for all of us. Thank you, Sister Janet Mead.

Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman 

President and Publisher
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News headlines

FROM KCCI: Federal employees protest at Iowa Statehouse over DOGE scrutiny. DESMOINES, Iowa — Federal employees and union members gathered outside the Iowa Capitol Building on Monday afternoon to express their concerns over the scrutiny they have faced in recent weeks from Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. ...READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: Fleeing car crashes into Des Moines ministry building Monday, police say. According to the Des Moines Police Department, a car containing at least three people fled from a traffic stop shortly after midnight. Responding officers lost sight of the car, but later located it crashed into the Freedom for Youth Ministries building in the 2300 block of Hickman Road.  ...READ MORE

FROM WOI: Bill removing transgender civil rights sparks protests at Iowa State Capitol. House Republicans advanced the bill Monday on a 13-8 vote, making it eligible for floor debate as soon as Thursday. ...READ MORE

 
 

Clear Mortgage meteorology

Mild weather through the week. Slight rain chances late tonight and early Wednesday.

For help with pre-approvals or refinancing, get in touch with Originating Branch Manager Carrie Hansen at carrie.mortgage.

 
The 2025 results: CITYVIEW's Best of Des Moines®
 

Best Local Italian Food

1. Cosi Cucina Italian Grill

2. Tumea & Sons Restaurant

3. Noah’s Ark Ristorante

 
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Tuesday touts
South Union Bread Cafe has reopened with roomier space ("Elephants could mate here," says George Formaro) and the same fabulous, mostly Italian breads that evolved from Formaro's hand made brick oven on South Union Street four decades ago. 

Hawkers Kitchen in Ankeny is the result of a Singapore family trekking to Iowa after one member graduated from Ankeny High School as an exchange student. It recreates the street market fare of the grea city state, 

popularized by the movie “Crazy, Rich Asians.” The laksa and mee Siam here are served Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Deals today
• Paula's (524 Elm St., Valley Junction) runs a Tuesday special hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes, gravy and drink for $13.50 till Memorial Day. 

• Cheese Shop has a special Piedmont wines event tonight. $65 per person, includes five wines and cheese pairings, 6 p.m. for reception, class starts at 6:30 p.m. Reservations: 515-528-8181.

• 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 Avenue, West Des Moines).

• Django (1420 Locust Street) has happy hour all night Tuesdays. That means super deals on oysters, shrimp, duck frites, poutine, charcuterie, cheese boards, beers, wine and classic martinis.

• GoodSons (2821 Beaver Ave., Des Moines) hosts Is It an Egg? tonight. That's a trivia event with musical highlights. 

• Sully's (806 First St., West Des Moines) has a burger basket special for $12 today.

• The Station on Ingersoll (3124 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines) has a tenderloin Tuesday special with BPT and fries for $10.

• The Scornovacca’s on East 14th Street in Des Moines hosts the Animal Rescue League’s spay and neuter awareness fundraiser “Spay-ghetti & No-Balls” dinner tonight from 4:45-8 p.m.. Spaghetti dinners start at $20.

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

 
 
Featured in the current issue of CITYVIEW
 

SOUND CIRCUIT
Bob Pace is Iowa’s king of guitar

By Jackie Wilson

There’s a king of pop. A king of rock. And there’s an Iowa king of guitar as well. Although that’s not Bob Pace’s definition of himself.

But take a listen to decide for yourself.

When I first heard Pace’s shredding guitar, I was mesmerized. His Eric Clapton/Buddy Guy/Jimmy Page mash-up shows Pace ranks up there with the guitar greats. Yet, this guy is in our own backyard.

Pace has honed his craft for 50 years. His latest foray is with the Central Iowa Blues Society. During this year’s festival, he established an Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Showcase, featuring all Iowa Blues Hall of Famers including Scott Eggleston, Dwight Dario, Greg Sutherland and Steve E. George, along with guests George and Gil Davis.

 
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Featured in the current
issue of Grimes Living magazine
 

Helping the community
Vaughn is proud to be part of Grimes.

By Lindsey Giardino

Since 2012, Mike Vaughn has been a member of the Grimes community, not only through his work as a small business owner at BDI Signs but also through his extensive volunteer efforts.

Vaughn started volunteering in 2013 with Grimes Volunteer Services and Support (GVSS), helping give rides to folks. He’s also been a board member for two years and provides financial support through donating marketing materials to the organization.

“GVSS is a tremendous volunteer organization that is focused on helping people in their day-to-day lives,” Vaughn says. “They have a tremendous impact directly with our citizens in meeting day-to-day needs.”

 
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FROM ESPN: Unidentified NFL team submits proposal to ban tush push ... READ MORE
 
FROM SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Utah to Part Ways With Coach Craig Smith in Shocking Move   ... READ MORE
 
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1964: Young Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston for first world title. On February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay shocks the odds-makers by dethroning world heavyweight boxing champ Sonny Liston in a seventh-round technical knockout. Former champ Joe Louis called it "the biggest upset in the history of boxing."  ...READ MORE

1828: John Quincy Adams’ son marries relative at the White House. On February 25, 1828, John Adams, son of President John Quincy Adams, marries his first cousin and inadvertently follows a pattern of keeping marriages within the family.  ... READ MORE

1956: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes meet. On February 25, 1956, Sylvia Plath meets her future husband, Ted Hughes, at a party in Cambridge, UK. The two poets fell in love at first sight and married four months later.  ... READ MORE

 
 
Birthdays and notables
 

These celebrities were born on this date:  Sean Astin, Jameela Jamil, Anson Mount, Rashida Jones, Ric Flair, Téa Leoni, Chelsea Handler, George Harrison, Alexis Denisof, Isabelle Fuhrman, Carrot Top, Diane Baker, Bob Schieffer, Nancy O'Dell, Noah Jupe, Sally Jessy Raphael, Tom Courtenay, James Phelps

SUBMIT: Send your birthday greetings and congratulatory notes to: tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com

 
Morning chuckle

The answer to the last riddle: Why did the pasta go to the dermatologist? It had a big ziti!- Peri Van Tassel, Gail Tomlinson, Judy Anderson. Or, It had a boil to be looked at! - Rex Post. Or, Because it was all dented (Al dente). - William Snyder.

Today's riddle: Why are shopping centers boring?

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