May 23 Daily Umbrella: $200,000 in jewelry stolen; the 13 Hour Drip Fit; bear necessities?

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Friday, May 23, 2025

Good morning to you!

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.

“As you age, it's ridiculous how fast bird-watching creeps up on you (Bird-watching, April 22, 2025). You spend your whole life being pretty indifferent to birds... and then one day you're like: ‘Damn, if I'm not mistaken, that's a yellow-rumped warbler.’ ” - Brenda

You saw a yellow-rumped warbler up close? Wow. You must be using this. - Shane

“Here's a solid hose recommendation to hopefully ease the same frustrations I always had (Hose headaches, May 14, 2025). We swear by this hose. It doesn’t kink, it hasn’t lost its shape after years of use, it’s lightweight, it’s easy to store since it doesn’t take up much space, the list goes on. This hose is totally different than the one you called out that your mom had years ago based on what it’s made of now. Our neighbors, my parents, they all love it, too. I no longer hate watering flowers every day or use a watering can to avoid dragging the hose around. That’s how easy it makes it. Give 100 feet a try, and I can guarantee you’ll be going back for more. Happy watering season!” - Dani

Take off, hoser! OK, you are too young to remember Bob and Doug McKenzie. Check it out anyway and appreciate your dad’s humor. And thanks for the hose tip. I will seek it out. - Shane

“Thanks for the note at the beginning of yesterday's unavoidable delay for us who need the DU fix first thing in the morning (The old tree, May 19, 2025). Restless minds were quelled. Your observations of Laurel and Hardy were on target (Another nice mess, May 20, 2025). They represented a legacy of great comedy without the gags, innuendo, crudeness, etc. that has become prevalent today. I'm sure that one of my comic idols, Red Skelton, must have surely gained some insight into his artform from them. Red was an amazing role model for clean humor, a deep sense of gratitude and patriotism. The recording of his explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance is powerful, soul-stirring and inclusive: https://youtu.be/lYSw297IgBY. Thanks for your weekly oasis from the quagmire of noise out there.” - John

I had not seen Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance piece. Powerful, indeed. - Shane

“I could relate to your column (Then, Guthrie County Times Vedette, May 20, 2025). I used to love that song until I was married and had kids. And, like you said, it seems like we always found excuses not to do things with our parents or do more things with our kids. I guess that’s why you become a grandparent, to make up for times that you didn’t get to do those things with your own kids. Enjoy life while you have them. They are gone way too soon.” - Kris

He walked away, but his smile never did…” - 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

See more of Shane Goodman's columns here.

FROM KCCI: Gov. Kim Reynolds gives first interview since end of legislative session.In her first local TV interview since the end of the 2025 legislative session, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds sat down Thursday with KCCI chief political reporter Amanda Rooker. In the wide-ranging discussion, Reynolds talks about her plan to add Medicaid work requirements and whether or not she'll sign bills that limit the use of eminent domain for pipeline projects and cut 911 funding. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: Des Moines man dies after Webster County crash. A Des Moines man died Thursday, and two others were injured following a crash in Webster County. The Iowa State Patrol’s crash report said the collision happened at U.S. 20 and P29 around 4:03 p.m. The intersection is about 12 miles from Fort Dodge, to the southwest. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: $200,000 worth of product stolen from DSM jewelry repair shop. A local jewelry repair store was reportedly burglarized last Wednesday. Joyería AMC is a family owned jewelry repair shop located in Des Moines. the owner Armando Melo-Cruz reported that when he entered their store last Thursday morning, he found that nearly all of their clients' jewelry was missing. The family says they believe the burglary was carried out by someone with experience. ... READ MORE

Clear Mortgage meteorology

Rain is possible Friday evening and Sunday night into Monday. Temperatures finally warm into next week.

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

Pollen tracker

Tree pollen: High

Grass pollen: High

Ragweed pollen: None

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

Best Local Computer Repair Shop

1. Little Dog Tech

2. Mobile Spot

3. Schrock Innovations

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Tune in Saturday at 10 a.m. as Kitchen Insider welcomes Eggroll Ladies' Trang Pham to discuss CelebAsian.

Fast food news
Cheba Hut introduced "Cool Ranch Doritos Not’chos," stacked with melted cheddar, jalapeños, onions, black olives, hot sauce and a ranch dressing. They advertise them as "BOLD flavors for BIG munchies."

Arby’s merch department has introduced a button-down shirt and matching pair of shorts which are made entirely of napkins. Dubbed the 13 Hour Drip Fit, the complete outfit can be yours for $85.

Popeye's is reviewing their trial pickle period. For a month, the chicken company offered a menu of seven new pickle products including a relish mayo for their sandwiches which spiked sales.

Weekend deals
• CelebAsian begins today with 15 villages and more than 50 food vendors. This year celebrates to great Gov. Bob Ray and his contributions bringing Asians to Iowa. Through Saturday in the Western Gateway.

• Hot Shots and kielbasa will be at Juniper Moon (2005 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines) today to celebrate the imminent closing of the bar the end of the month. Top Bun burgers will be there Saturday.

• Django (1420 Locust St., Des Moines) offers a Sunday Supper with a roasted half chicken as the main course. The meal includes house salad with red onion, apple, Roquefort and candied walnuts, fresh baguette with whipped butter, roasted fingerling potatoes with fresh herbs, and sautéed haricot verts with caramelized onions and lardons. $30

• Table 128 (220 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines) features a Saturday tasting menu. $58.

• Heavenly Asian (225 Fifth St., Valley Junction) has an all day Friday sale on orange chicken served with soup, crab Rangoon, egg roll and rice. $14, available for dine-in and phone carry-out.

• Chicago Speakeasy (1520 Euclid Ave., Des Moines) offers BBQ beef and marinated roast beef sandwiches on special for Friday lunch.

• The Continental (407 East Fifth St., Des Moines) offers BOGO flatbreads Fridays and a blackened chicken sandwich and fries for just $12 on Saturdays.

• 801 Chophouse (801 Grand Ave., Des Moines) offers Sunday supper specials that deliver deep discounts on filet, prime rib and red king salmon dinners.

• Destination Grille (2491 E. First St., Grimes) has a $40 prime rib dinner special Friday and Saturday.

• Court Avenue Brewing Company (309 Court Ave., Des Moines) hosts Saturday and Sunday breakfast buffets for $23.99.

• 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.

• Jethro's Sunday special is Papa cheeseburgers and side for $9.99.

• Chicken Heat (1101 Army Post Road, Des Moines) offers $1 wings on Friday.

• Price Choppers have sales on house brand butter $3.99/pound, southern peaches at $1.49/pound and whole watermelons for $4.99, through Monday.

• Fresh Thyme (2900 University Ave., West Des Moines) has a sale through Tuesday large legs of King crab $26.99/pound, eight inch fruit pies at $5.99, jumbo (16-20) shrimp at $3,99/pound and Coho salmon fillets at $7.99/pound.

• Fareway has deals this week on USDA Choice T-bones at $12.99/pound, St. Louis spare ribs at $2.99/pound and whole watermelons at $5.

• Aldi is selling blueberries for $2.29/pint, strawberries for $1.69/pound and whole watermelons for $4.65.

• Westown Tap (3530 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines) offers $12 flatbreads on Fridays.

• Steve Grismore/Rod Leaverton Duo plays Louie's Wine Dive (4040 University Ave., Des Moines) on Sunday at 5 p.m. Central Iowa Blues Society has Springfest tonight at The Cellar Winery in Madrid beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday.

• Music: El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill on EP True Parkway has live music from The Juan and Only on Friday from 6 p.m. Willie James Shay plays Sonny’s Pizza Bistro Friday at 5:30 p.m. JB Williams plays Kelly's Little Nipper at 7 p.m. Friday. Dan Medeiros plays Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 5 p.m. Friday. Heath Allen will play Middlebrook Agrihood tonight at 4:30.

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

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“Until the (AI) robots are created that can physically install servers and fiber optics, there’s always going to be work in the maintenance of a data center,” Jay Nickelson said.

Trade schools — now categorized as Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE) — encompass more than electrical, plumbing or welding. Although these trades are still popular, community colleges including Des Moines Area Community College are offering CTE programs like health administration and telecommunications that are of interest to incoming students. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the number of students enrolling in vocational-focused community colleges increased 16% from 2022 to 2023. Given the rising interest, enrollment in these programs is expected to continue to grow. ...

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Pampered pets
Residents share how they go the extra mile to spoil their pets.

By Becky Kolosik

Many pet owners view their animal companions as part of the family — deserving of the best care, lots of attention, and at least a few perks. Besides the usual walks, pet beds and toys, some of these pampered pets get extra special treatment: pup cups from drive-throughs, birthday parties, paw soaks and a special place in those important days of their owners’ lives — as well as in their hearts.

The perfect pair
Haleigh Meier has had many pets leave “pawprints” on her heart. First came Ginger, then Jazzie and, finally, Maggie, who she lost at the end of 2019. After Maggie, she wasn’t sure she would ever be ready for another dog.

FROM SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Caitlin Clark makes unfortunate career history after Fever win vs. Dream. The Indiana Fever notched their second win of the season in Thursday's matchup against the Atlanta Dream, a game that notably featured none of Caitlin Clark's signature three-pointers. ... READ MORE

FROM ESPN: Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 38 points. Butterflies fluttered in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stomach as his teammates and the fans who packed the Paycom Center roared while he raised the MVP trophy above his head minutes before the opening tip of Thursday's Game 2. ... READ MORE

FROM YAHOO SPORTS: Charlotte Motor Speedway Coke 600 weekend schedule, TV info for NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck. Charlotte Motor Speedway once again will be the NASCAR hub for the Cup, Xfinity and Truck series on one of the biggest motorsports weekends of the year. The Memorial Day weekend extravaganza will begin with an ARCA-Truck doubleheader Friday night at the 1.5-mile oval. Tanner Gray (ARCA) and Nick Sanchez (Trucks) won the races last year. ... READ MORE

1785: Benjamin Franklin reveals his design for bifocal glasses. In a letter dated May 23, 1785, Benjamin Franklin reveals his design for what would later be called bifocal glasses. The Pennsylvania inventor, printer, author, diplomat and American Founding Father had grown tired of alternating between two different pairs of glasses to help his near or far vision. So he came up with an idea to, quite literally, split the difference. Franklin is widely credited as the inventor of bifocals. ... READ MORE

1900: William Carney becomes the first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor. Recognized for heroically protecting the American flag during the Civil War, Army Sgt. William Harvey Carney receives the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration, on May 23, 1900. ... READ MORE

1934: Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. On May 23, 1934, notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police near Sailes, Louisiana. ... READ MORE

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Birthdays and notables

Happy birthday, Martha Munro!

These celebrities were born on this date: Jewel, Trinidad Cardona, Lena Meyer-Landrut, Drew Carey, Melissa McBride, Aaron Donald, Isaac Cruz, Joan Collins, Ken Jennings, Ramona Young

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