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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Good morning to you! 

Sunrise. Sunset. Those two words make up the title of one of the most memorable songs from the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” The lyrics reflect on the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of life, particularly as parents watch their children grow up, leave home and begin families of their own. The song captures feelings of nostalgia and the inevitability of change, blending joy and sorrow while reminding us how quickly life's moments pass.

I was reminded of that song Saturday when I attended both a funeral and a wedding on the same day. The funeral was for the mother of a good friend. The wedding was for a young woman who has been a close friend of our youngest daughter for many years.

I do not believe I have ever attended a funeral and a wedding on the same day before. It was an emotional roller coaster and a powerful reminder of how quickly the years can pass. One event marked the end of a life well lived. The other celebrated the beginning of a new chapter. Together, they illustrated the full spectrum of life's journey.

The experience also brought back memories of a time in my own life when I experienced an even more personal blend of grief and joy. I was 33 years old when my father died. One week later, our youngest daughter was born.

Cancer had finally caught up with Dad. During his final days, I spent as much time with him as I could. The last time I saw him alive, he was no longer able to speak. Still, words were unnecessary. He looked deeply into my eyes, and we both cried. It was a moment filled with love, sadness and acceptance.

Just days later, I found myself holding my newborn daughter in my arms. She looked into my eyes with the same intensity but with the innocence only a child can possess. And, once again, there were tears. This time they were tears of joy, gratitude and hope.

In the span of a week, I experienced both profound loss and incredible blessing. One life ended. Another began.

For years, I have thought about how closely those two events were linked. At the time, it felt overwhelming. Looking back, it feels comforting. It reminded me that life is not simply a series of beginnings or endings. It is a continuous cycle of both.

That is what came to mind Saturday as I moved from a funeral service to a wedding celebration. One gathering honored a life that had reached its conclusion.

The other celebrated a future just beginning. A sunset. A sunrise. And the circle of life continues.

Have a thoughtful Tuesday, and thank you for reading.

Shane Goodman

President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305
www.thedailyumbrella.com 

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FROM KCCI: Officer-involved shooting leaves suspect dead, officer injured after garage standoff in Johnston. Several central Iowa law enforcement agencies responded to an officer-involved shooting in Johnston on Monday afternoon that ended with a suspect dead and an officer injured. Shortly before 3:30 p.m., the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation confirmed to KCCI that it was responding to an incident in the 5700 block of Linden Court in Johnston. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: Dog attack in Des Moines sends man to hospital with serious injuries. A dog was shot after police say it attacked a man and sent him to a hospital with serious injuries. Just before 1 p.m., the Des Moines police and fire departments responded to a report of a dog bite in the 1600 block of 30th Street. According to the DMPD, crews found that a 63-year-old man had been bitten several times by a dog while trying to feed it. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: 7 dead, including shooter, following series of shootings in eastern Iowa. Seven people are dead, including the accused shooter, following a string of shootings in Muscatine on Monday. According to Muscatine police, officers received reports of a shooting in the 200 block of Park Avenue around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1. When officers responded to the address, they found four victims who had all been fatally shot. Each was pronounced dead on the scene. ... READ MORE

 

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanese militant group through mediators. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen. A South Carolina jury on Monday found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old. The jury returned the verdict for Chikei Rick Chow. Chow, 61, who is Asian, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia. He maintained he acted to defend his son. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Man sentenced after police find 117 pounds of meth hidden in vehicle. An Arizona man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, one year after he was busted with more than 100-pounds of the drug. Federal officials say Raul Misael Lopez Murrieta, 23, delivered approximately 30 pounds of methamphetamine in May 2025 to Richard Allen Tuan Casey, 37, of Coralville, according to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing. ... READ MORE

 
Weather forecast
Tuesday, June 2
 
Partly cloudy
High: 84
Low: 59
Rain chance: 20%
 
Wednesday, June 3
 

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

Thursday, June 4
 

Possible thunderstorms 
High: 83
Low: 62
Rain chance: 30%

 
Allergy alert
 

Tree pollen:  Low

Grass pollen:  Very High

Ragweed pollen:  None

 
The 2026 results: CITYVIEW's Best of Des Moines®
 
 
Best Valley Junction Store
1. Bing’s
2. Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe
3. MoMere
 
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Tuesday Touts
Ham Sui Gok 鹹水角 are Cantonese dim sum royalty. Dumplings, made of glutinous rice dough, stuffed with pork and other goodies and deep fried till puffy and divine. They are shown here with two more familiar dumplings from the marvelous kitchen of Wong's Chopsticks. We have been writing their praises for more than 20 years now and think they are better than ever. Dim sum is served only on Saturday and Sunday noon times, and the wait for a table can take half an hour or more. It's worth it. 

Today's deals
• Tuesday is $5 chats day at Desi Bites (3820 100th St., Urbandale).
 
• Johnny's Italian Steakhouses have a beef filet tips Stroganoff special on Tuesdays, $14 including beverage. Till 4 p.m.
 
Talk Shop Lounge (3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles) has a deal Mondays on fried beef tacos, $3.
 
The False Nine Social Club (206 Fifth St., Valley Junction) offers half-priced appetizers on Tuesdays.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (150 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines) celebrates Tomahawk Tuesday with a choice of 35-ounce prime tomahawk or 34-ounce prime porterhouse, two salads, two sides and two desserts. $162.
 
Waveland Cafe (4708 University Ave., Des Moines) offers Italian subs special today.
 
• Paula's (524 Elm St., Valley Junction) offers hot beef sandwiches on special today.
 
B&B Grocery, Meat and Deli (2001 S.E. Sixth St., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special Killer's grinder with fries and soda $11.95.
 
Striking Sparrow (1930 S.E. Sixth St.) has a $12 double smash with fries and soda every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
• All pizzas are half priced at Maggie's Rumble Room (1432 Second Ave., Des Moines) 5-9 p.m. on Tuesdays.
 
• Chicken and noodles is today's special at Crouse Cafe  (115 E. Salem, Indianola) and it is loaded nachos day at Sale Barn Cafe (Lamoni).
 
• It's steak night at Grand Junction (1970 Grand Ave., West Des Moines). Steak, salad and potato $13.99. 
 
Guesthouse Tavern and Oyster (9500 University, West Des Moines) offers fried chicken dinner special on Tuesdays, $17-23, plus half-priced whiskey pours.
 
Mullet’s Norwalk offers a free kids meal per adult meal on Tuesdays 4 p.m. to close.
 
• Mickey's Irish Pub (50 S.E. Laurel St., Waukee) has a special $7 half-pound burger with a side all day Tuesday. 
 
• Kelly's Little Nipper (1701 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines) offers a "Tendy's Tuesday" pork tenderloin basket with a drink for $11.50.
 
• The Station on Ingersoll (3124 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special pork tenderloin with a side for $10.
 
• Eastside Eddie's (3517 E. 26th St., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special cheeseburger with fries, tots or salad and a drink for $10.
 
• Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines) offers $7 breakfasts and $8 burgers Tuesdays.
 
• Pelican Post (265 50th St., West Des Moines) offers a special smashburger with cheese, fries and a draft beer for $10 on Tuesdays.
 
• Johnny's Italian Steakhouses have a beef stroganoff special on Tuesdays, $14 including beverage.
 
Smoking Goat Pub (3015 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines) hosts 222 BBQ today from 5-9 p.m.
 
• Baklava is half priced Tuesdays at Istanbul Cafe and Bakery (3281 100th, Urbandale). 
 
Red Robin stores are featuring a $10 cheeseburger with an "endless side" on Tuesdays.
 
 Jethro's Tuesday special is 2 pounds of bone-in smoked wings for the price of one. 
 
• Kids meals are half price till 2 p.m. today at Machine Shed (11151 Hickman Road, Urbandale).  
 
Taco Tuesday brings serious discounts to La Familia (1610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines), all Taco John's, 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), The Continental (407 E. Fifth St., Des Moines), Gilroy's (1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines), Jack's Place Grill & Bar, (6112 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines) and both Faustino's. 
 
• Most Hy-Vees offer $6 two entrees Chinese deli meals on Tuesdays. 
 
• Today is beef and noodles day at Maxie's Supper Club (1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines).

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

 
 
Featured in the current issue of Bondurant  Living magazine.
 

Fresh finds
Local vendors bring flavor, passion and community to farmers markets.

By Sean Dengler

Longer days and warmer nights can only mean one thing — farmers market season is back. With fresh-picked produce, handcrafted goods and sweet treats, these weekly gatherings provide a place for both vendors and visitors.

Starting out young
Selling bracelets and bouquets started simply but grew into something more for Launna May Posadas of Clive.

“At first, I just made bracelets with my best friend, and we sold them around the neighborhood,” Launna says. “My mom introduced me to the farmers market. She signed me up, and she thought flowers would draw people to our booth, so we also sold bouquets.”

After seeing Launna’s dedication, her mother, May, decided the farmers market would be a good opportunity, especially with a relatively low entry fee. She signed Launna up for the Waukee Farmers Market. ...

 
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Sports headlines
FROM ESPN: Serena Williams announces comeback to professional tennis. Serena Williams, after nearly four years since her last match, is officially making her comeback to professional tennis. Williams, 44, announced Monday that she has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles in next week's HSBC Championships, a 500-level event held at Queen's Club in London. ... READ MORE
 
FROM SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Russell Wilson to join CBS Sports, passing over opportunity for NFL return. Russell Wilson’s playing days seem to be coming to an end. After spending the 2025 season with the Giants, the 10-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XLVIII champion is hanging up his cleats and joining CBS Sports as an NFL analyst. Wilson is set to be an analyst on the network’s Sunday pregame show, NFL Today, alongside James Brown, Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher. ... READ MORE
 
FROM YAHOO SPORTS: Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Giants, returning to club after 2018 trade to Browns. The New York Giants are signing veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. following a workout with the team, they announced on social media Monday. The announcement confirmed a previous report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Beckham, along with three other veteran wideouts, worked out for the club Monday after veteran receiver Gunner Olszewski sustained a season-ending Achilles tear last week. ... READ MORE
 
 

1997: Timothy McVeigh convicted for Oklahoma City bombing. Timothy McVeigh, a former U.S. Army soldier, is convicted on 15 counts of murder and conspiracy for his role in the 1995 terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. On April 19, 1995, just after 9 a.m., a massive truck bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The blast collapsed the north face of the nine-story building, instantly killing more than 100 people and trapping dozens more in the rubble. Emergency crews raced to Oklahoma City from across the country, and when the rescue effort finally ended two weeks later, the death toll stood at 168 people, including 19 young children who were in the building’s day-care center at the time of the blast.. … READ MORE

1970: Race car driver and designer Bruce McLaren dies in crash. The 32-year-old race car driver Bruce McLaren dies in a crash while testing an experimental car of his own design at a track in Goodwood, England on June 2, 1970. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, McLaren contracted a childhood hip disease that would keep him in hospitals for several years. By the age of 14, he had recovered fully. … READ MORE

1985: Killing spree by dual killers is put to an end. Leonard Lake is arrested near San Francisco, California, ending one of the rare cases of serial killers working together. Lake and Charles Ng were responsible for a series of particularly brutal crimes against young women in California and the Pacific Northwest during the mid-1980s.  … READ MORE

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Birthdays and notables
 
These celebrities were born on this date: Morena Baccarin, Wayne Brady, Zachary Quinto, Awkwafina, Dana Carvey, Justin Long, Dominic Cooper, Wentworth Miller, Andy Cohen, Jerry Mathers, Liam Cunningham
 
Morning chuckle

The answer to the last riddle: What does a baker say to a friend after doing him a favor? IT'S THE YEAST I COULD DO! Or, IT WAS A PIECE OF CAKE! - Anne Lentz

Today's riddle: What’s the most sophisticated kind of bread?

Have a guess? Email tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com

 

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