DU June 1: GOP convention?; 2 in custody in DM arson case;.what does a baker say to a friend after doing him a favor?

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Good morning to you!

I read in the Daily Umbrella last week that Heinz is bringing back glass ketchup bottles, at least in limited quantities at Walmart stores. It is a good start. Frankly, it is about time. The more I read about microplastics and the damage they may be doing to our bodies, the more I want to see glass bottles make a comeback.

Ketchup today. Maybe milk jugs and soda bottles tomorrow. A person can dream.
Not familiar with the concern over microplastics? Here is the short version: Researchers estimate humans ingest the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week. Scientists have found microplastics in human blood, lungs and even breast milk. Exposure has skyrocketed since 1990 through contaminated seafood, drinking water and even the air we breathe.

So where do these tiny plastic particles come from? Practically everywhere. Plastic packaging. Synthetic clothing. Personal care products. Plastic-lined cans. Bottled water. If it is wrapped, sealed, sprayed or marketed as “convenient,” chances are plastic is involved.

And the potential health effects are not exactly comforting. Researchers say microplastics accumulate in organs and tissues, contributing to inflammation, oxidative stress and even cancer and reproductive problems. To be fair, scientists are still studying the long-term effects, but pay attention when the phrase “plastic particles in your bloodstream” enters the conversation.

I first learned about all this after losing an argument with a co-worker a few years ago about bottled water expiration dates. He said bottled water expires. I said he was crazy. As it turns out, the water itself does not expire, but, over time, chemicals and microplastics from the plastic bottle can leach into the water.

Of course, trying to avoid plastic entirely in 2026 is nearly impossible. Plastic is everywhere. Look around the room you are in right now. Odds are good you are within arm’s reach of enough plastic to build a kayak. Still, “it is everywhere” is not a defense. We already know too many microplastics in our bodies is not a good thing. What is the downside to having less?

When I was a child in the 1970s, I lost another argument, this time to my sister. We were debating the lyrics in the old Heinz ketchup commercials featuring Carly Simon’s song “Anticipation” with the ketchup slowly crawling out of the glass bottle. I was convinced the lyrics were “Heinz is the patience.” My sister informed me — repeatedly — that the word was “anticipation.” Once again, she was right.
But maybe that is fitting. We have anticipated long enough. So, welcome back, glass bottles. Please bring your friends.

Have a magnificent Monday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman

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FROM KCCI: Iowa GOP faces possible convention to pick gubernatorial nominee after tight Tuesday vote. Iowa Republicans may need to hold a state convention to determine their gubernatorial nominee if no candidate reaches the required 35% of the vote on Tuesday night. "I would think we're going to a convention. I would see Lahn and Randy and Steen, probably all 25 to 30, maybe somebody cracks 30, nobody cracks 35," Republican strategist David Oman told KCCI. "And again, I talked about the other two; you could do the math. I think a convention would be a plus-minus. It could be very exciting if it went down well, but sometimes they don't go down well, and it could be a real catharsis." ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: Two in custody, third suspect still at large in Des Moines arson case. The Des Moines Police Department says two suspects are in custody, and authorities continue work to identify the third in the downtown arson case. Des Moines Police says officers and Des Moines Fire Department personnel were called to the Krause Gateway Center, located at 1459 Grand Avenue, shortly after 1 a.m. on Friday, on reports of a fire in front of the building. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: Iowa National Guard to help support America 250 celebrations in DC. More than 100 Iowa National Guard soldiers are headed to Washington, D.C., this summer to support public safety and preparations for America's 250th birthday. Approximately 120 Iowa National Guard troops will be deployed for six months starting this July. Under Title 32, 502(f), the federal government is funding the mobilization. ... READ MORE

Who you gonna call?

Des Moines Con was held over the weekend with the usual creative cosplay. The Ghostbusters were one of the favorites at the event were. Photo by Cyote Williams

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire. The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it launched a strike of its own, and Kuwait reported incoming fire. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend an annual parade honoring Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: One person injured after Waterloo shooting. Waterloo Police say an 18-year-old male is in the hospital with gunshot injuries after a shooting early Sunday morning. Police officers, Waterloo Fire, and Rescue Personnel were dispatched to 3605 Canterbury Court for a report of a shooting at about 3:38 a.m. They arrived to find the 18-year-old male, who is now being treated for serious injuries in a local hospital. ... READ MORE

Monday, June 1

Partly cloudy

High: 84

Low: 59

Rain chance: 20%

Tuesday, June 2

Mostly sunny
High: 81
Low: 60
Rain chance: 0%

Wednesday, June 3

Partly cloudy
High: 83
Low: 62
Rain chance: 0%

Allergy alert

Tree pollen: Low

Grass pollen: Low

Weed pollen: Low

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Back to the Biz
Dave's Hot Chicken, from East Hollywood, opened its second Des Moines metro location, taking over a former Noodles & Co. space at 6630 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines. They serve boneless chicken tenders and sliders, shakes, slushes, fried mozzarella and fries with kale slaw and potato buns.

A new QDOBA (Los Angeles) restaurant in West Des Moines opens in June on George Mills Civic Pkwy.

Moe’s Southwest Grill of Atlanta opened its first local store at 4206 Merle Hay Road in Urbandale, just north of Merle Hay Mall. The restaurant takes over a former Dunkin’ Donuts location.

China Place in Dogtown will open June 6 after 25 years. Pho-delicious will claim the space.

Deals today
• Food Truck Mall Mondays, 4-7 p.m., begin at 5299 East University Ave., Pleasant Hill.

• Gateway Market (Woodland at MLK) has a free wine tasting event today, 4-6 p.m.

• Marianna's (1305 University Ave., Des Moines) offers carnitas tacos for $2 Mondays.

• Cowboy (1234 E Euclid Ave., Des Moines) has a Monday special fajitas lunch for $11.99.

• The False Nine Social Club (206 Fifth St., Valley Junction) has British pies on sale Mondays for $10.

• District 36 (1375 S.W. Vintage Parkway, Ankeny) has a Monday special $60 dinner for two. Two entrees starring sea bass and NY strip de Burgo with soup or salads, a bottle of wine and a dessert to share.

• Some Hy-Vee Market Grilles offer chicken fried steak specials on Mondays for $8.

• It's catfish night at Waterfront stores. Dinners cooked any way you like it, $19.99.

• It's Meat Loaf Monday at Mickey's in Yale.

• Chuck's (3610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines) Monday special is three for $25 on all appetizers.

•  Bubba (200 10th St., Des Moines) has a Monday night sirloin dinner special for $20.

• Kelly's Little Nipper (1701 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines) offers a "Monday grind" special grinder and fries basket for $9.50.

• Monday brings prime rib specials to both Chicago Speakeasy (1520 Euclid Ave., Des Moines) and Christopher's (2816 Beaver Ave., Des Moines).

• Trostel's Greenbriar (Merle Hay Road, Johnston) has a Monday burger with a side and beer deal for $14.

• Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines) has $8 omelets and $10 hot beef sandwiches or Mexican bowls on Mondays.

• Johnny's Italian Steakhouses have a chicken de Burgo special on Mondays before 4 p.m., $14 including beverage.

• Smoking Goat Pub (3015 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines) hosts Shelby Smokehouse Soul Food on Mondays, 5-9 p.m.

• G Mig's (126 Fifth St., Valley Junction) has $11 smashburgers today including a side.

• The Station on Ingersoll (3124 Ingersoll, Des Moines) has a Monday special Graziano grinder with a side for $12.

• The Continental (407 E. Fifth St., Des Moines) offers a Monday special double smash burger and shoestring fries, $12.

• Jethro's have a Monday chicken tenders and fries special $9.95 in Altoona and West Des Moines.

• Angry Goldfish (2301 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines) has specials on chicken Parmesan and lasagna today, $15 with garlic bread and salad.

• Eastside Eddie’s (3517 E. 26th St., Des Moines) Monday special is a burger with domestic beer, soft drink or well drink for $10.

• Centro (1003 Locust St., Des Moines) offers half-price pizza and Peronis on Monday.

• Pelican Post (265 50th St., West Des Moines) has a special today on hot beef sandwiches, $10.95 all day.

• Tito’s Lounge (3916 Urbandale Drive, Urbandale) offers all-you-can-eat wings Mondays.

• Johnny's Hall of Fame (302 Court Ave., Des Moines) has $12 burger baskets on Mondays and Fridays.

• Urban Cellars (640 S. 50th St., West Des Moines) offers $60 wine dinners for two on Mondays including two entrees with soup or salad, a dessert and a bottle of wine.

• Club 2000 (422 Indianola Road, Des Moines) has a burger basket with fries deal Mondays for $9.

• Red Lobster's Monday special is lobster and shrimp scampi with a side for $20.

• Paula's (524 Elm St., Valley Junction) has a Monday special homemade tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich for $12.50.

• Destination Grille (2491 E. First St., Grimes) has a Monday steak night special, sirloins and truffle fries for $18.

• Price Chopper delis offer two-piece, bone-in fried chicken dinners with two sides and a roll for $8 on Mondays.

• Fareways have specials through Saturday on St. Louis ribs at $2.99/pound, 80/20 ground beef at $48.80/10-pound tube and asparagus for $1.99/pound.

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

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Summer of celebrations
Organizations plan events for family fun.

By Rachel Harrington

The Bondurant Men’s Club announced that Summerfest 2026 will take place in Bondurant on Monday and Tuesday, June 8-9. From carnival rides to fan-favorite foods, a wide variety of entertainment will be available for all to enjoy. Many community favorites will return, along with new additions to enhance the event.

"When we started Summerfest 52 years ago, we had about three or four carnival rides, and there were only about 500 to 600 people in town,” Al Ihde, a Bondurant Men’s Club member, says. “If the turnout is anything like last year, we’ll have around 6,500 to 7,000 in attendance. We expect the same, if not more, and we are looking forward to a big crowd.”

Summerfest will kick off with a parade beginning at Bondurant-Farrar High School and traveling down Grant Street to Morris Elementary School. Each year, the parade continues to grow with new groups and participants. ...

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FROM SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Seven Wild Facts About Yankees’ Historic 13-Run Inning. Thirteen was a magic number for the Yankees on Sunday, as New York etched its name in the history books, scoring a baker’s dozen runs in the third inning of a 13–8 triumph over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Here are seven facts—some wacky, some wild, some wondrous—about the Yankees’ historic 13-run inning. ... READ MORE

FROM YAHOO SPORTS: No. 1 overall seed UCLA eliminated in baseball regionals after Saint Mary's walks it off in extras. For the second straight year, the No. 1 overall seed has crashed out of the NCAA baseball regionals. UCLA’s season came to a close after a 6-5 loss to Saint Mary’s in extra innings. ... READ MORE

1974: Dr. Heimlich first publishes his technique for rescuing choking victims. On June 1, 1974, the stop-choking technique invented by Cincinnati surgeon Henry J. Heimlich is published in the medical journal Emergency Medicine. The Heimlich maneuver, which involves thrusting inward and upward on the abdomen of choking victims, becomes the go-to method for saving lives.. … READ MORE

1980: CNN launches. On June 1, 1980, CNN (Cable News Network), the world’s first 24-hour television news network, makes its debut. The network signed on from its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, with a lead story about the attempted assassination of civil rights leader Vernon Jordan. … READ MORE

1990: George H.W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev agree to end production of chemical weapons. At a superpowers summit meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sign a historic agreement to end production of chemical weapons and begin the destruction of both nations’ sizable reserves of them. According to the agreement, on-site inspectors from both countries would observe the destruction process. … READ MORE

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