DU Nov. 2: Three Polk County Supervisor seats up; burglary arrests in Stuart; a sodium joke?

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Good morning to you!

Monday, Nov. 2, 2026

A reader recently sent me a list of the most quotable movie characters in history, and it got me thinking about how often we borrow words from Hollywood to express ourselves.

Sometimes, a few words from a movie say exactly what we want to say. Other times, we use them because we think we are funny. And, occasionally, we use them because we can’t remember what we were actually going to say.

Think about it. How many times have you heard people say, “It’s not a tumor,” in their best Arnold Schwarzenegger voice? Or “You can’t handle the truth!” when people disagree with them? And how many times have you heard someone say, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” without having the slightest idea who Rick Blaine was?

Some movie lines have become so familiar that people forget where they came from. Others get repeated so often that we don’t even get them right. For instance, Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” did not say, “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” Her actual line was, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” And the famous line from “Jaws” is not “We’re going to need a bigger boat.” Chief Brody actually says, “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

Other lines are practically impossible to forget. “May the Force be with you.” “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” “You had me at hello.” And, of course, “I am serious — and don’t call me Shirley.”

The list also reminded me that movie quotes can serve as a kind of shorthand. We can communicate frustration, excitement, sarcasm or disbelief with just a few words. Sometimes, a well-timed movie quote says more than a five-minute explanation.

Of course, the best quotes are not always the famous ones. Sometimes, they are the obscure lines that only you and a friend understand. You repeat them for years, and everyone else in the room just stares at you.

I want to hear from you. What’s your favorite movie quote? Tell me the line, the movie it came from and, if you can, why it sticks with you.

As for me, I can, and often do, recite dozens of famous movie lines, but I will end this column with one most of us know from “The Terminator” movies — “I’ll be back.”

Have a magical Monday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman

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FROM KCCI: Three of the five seats on the Polk County Board of Supervisors are up for grabs this election, marking a significant shift in county leadership as longtime supervisors retire and an incumbent loses a primary race. Angela Connolly and Tom Hockensmith retired, while John Forbes defeated incumbent Matt McCoy in the June primary. The changes mean Tuesday’s election winners will replace more than 50 years of combined experience on the board. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: String of burglaries and thefts leads to two arrests in Stuart. Two people have been arrested after police say they instigated a string of burglaries and thefts at businesses across Adair and Guthrie Counties. The Stuart Police Department says the thefts took place between Oct. 27 and 30. Officials say the pair burglarized a business and home, and stole property from outside two other businesses. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: Weather Impact Alert issued for Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3 due to wind and thunderstorms. The Local 5 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert Day for Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3, due to strong winds and thunderstorms expected across central Iowa. On Monday, wind gusts up to 40 mph and thunderstorms could make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles such as semitrailers, campers and farm equipment. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Canada’s Carney reports progress in trade talks with US. Trump talks up ‘concept’ of a deal. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal, with negotiators set to work toward an agreement in the coming weeks as the countries seek to resolve their bitter trade dispute just days before the U.S. midterm elections. Trump subsequently said both sides had “the concept” of a mutually beneficial deal. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: El-Sayed’s primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race. Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers as Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Fort Dodge garage fire caused by older grinder, no injuries reported. The Fort Dodge Fire Department said everyone is safe after a garage fire on the city's south side. Crews were called to 1722 Third Avenue South on Saturday for a fire in a detached garage near an alley. Firefighters moved quickly to bring the fire under control. Officials said an older grinder sparked the fire, igniting nearby materials inside the garage. ... READ MORE

Monday, Nov. 2

Thunderstorms
High: 67
Low: 60
Rain chance: 80%

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Morning rain showers
High: 68
Low: 49
Rain chance: 60%

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Cloudy
High: 59
Low: 48
Rain chance: 0%

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Back to the Biz
Wendy's received a $1.4 billion buyout offer from an investor group and Trian amid declining sales and $2.4 billion in net debt. Wendy's stock has lost 70% of its value in the last two years.

Kura, a conveyor-belt sushi chain out of the culinary wonder town Osaka, opened their first Iowa location in Jordan Creek Town Center. These guys are internationally loved and best known for their low prices. Some readers do not agree that the prices are low.

Cedar Ridge winery and distillery of Swisher took over and is remodeling the former Americana space downtown.

Shake Shack will finally open an Iowa outlet, in Council Bluffs' Ameristar Casino Hotel. It will be one of two new restaurants inside the casino. The other, Red Lotus, is a fast-casual Asian restaurant specializing in made-to-order noodles and Southeast Asian dishes. Rounding out the food lineup at Ameristar are 1853 Bistro & Steakhouse, The Sports-Book Restaurant & Bar, Club 38 VIP Lounge and The Buffet, along with 160-plus hotel rooms.

Mezze opened in the Center for the Performing Arts building downtown with Middle Eastern-Southern Mediterranean fare.

Hoang Khao Lao/Thai opened Saturday on Oralabor in Ankeny.

Deals today
• It's My Jam (7015 N.E. 14th St., Ankeny) has specials today on sauerkraut soup.

• Hy-Vees offer meat loaf dinners for $7.99 Mondays.

• Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster (9500 University, West Des Moines) offers all-day happy hour prices Mondays.

• High Life Lounge (200 S.W. Second St., downtown) has a Monday special tater casserole for $8.99.

• Fong's Pizza offers a free crab Rangoon with a pizza Mondays.

• Fresh Thyme (2800 University Ave., West Des Moines) has $6 quarts of prepared soup on Mondays.

• The Empire's (223 Fourth St., Des Moines) Monday special is spaghetti Alfredo with grilled chicken for $10.

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

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

• 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.

• The Key (360 Sixth St., Waukee) offers a half-pound sirloin dinner for $19 Mondays 5 p.m. till sold out.

• Cottontail Lounge ( 3700 Dennis Drive, Urbandale) offers first Monday sirloin, filet and prime rib dinner deals.

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

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

• Chuck's (3610 Sixth Ave.) 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 $13 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.

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

• 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 tomato soup with a grilled ham and cheese sandwich for $15.

• 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 butter at $2.49/pound, ham shanks at $2.99/pound and free turkeys under 12 pounds with $75 of meat purchased.

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

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Meet Kara Paulson
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Kara Paulson first became interested in a career in education because of her experiences with wonderful teachers as a young student. She vividly and fondly remembers her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Alexander, who she said loved her like a second school mom.

She decided on special education because one of her best friends has special needs, and by advocating for, supporting and including him in everyday activities, she came to realize she wanted to dedicate her time and energy to doing just that every day.

Paulson shared that the many strong women in her life nurtured the idea of leadership, as she knew her passion was putting people first.

She began her teaching career in Chicago with kindergarteners. From there, she moved to Council Bluffs to teach seventh and eighth graders as a special education teacher, focusing on behavior and specializing in math. Though she loved her time with the middle schoolers, Paulson knew her heart was connected to elementary-age kids. She moved to Johnston, where she worked at Wallace Elementary School, teaching kindergarten, second and third graders over the course of the next 13 years. During this time, she was able to teach near her own children, who attended the school. ...

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FROM ESPN: Ravens' Lamar Jackson needs thumb surgery, will be placed on IR. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery on his injured right thumb and will be placed on injured reserve, coach Jesse Minter said after a 36-10 loss at the Buffalo Bills. Asked if this was a season-ending injury, Minter replied, "Potentially, but we'll see where it's at." Minter declined to provide any details about Jackson's injury and whether the thumb is dislocated or broken. ... READ MORE

FROM CBS SPORTS: AP Top 25 poll: Georgia climbs to No. 2 in college football rankings; Ohio State falls out of top 10. On the heels of Week 9, there are a few teams on the move in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 poll. After its 27-8 blowout win over rival Florida, Georgia has climbed back up to No. 2 in the poll released Sunday. The Bulldogs were all over the place on defense, forcing four turnovers and returning one of them for a touchdown. Perhaps that will serve as a springboard for Georgia down the stretch as it hunts for another national title. ... READ MORE

FROM YAHOO SPORTS: Lions rally late to knock off Kyler Murray and the Vikings, the NFL's last undefeated team. The Minnesota Vikings' undefeated run has come to an end. Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions rallied late after losing star linebacker Jack Campbell to a scary neck injury to knock off the NFL's last undefeated team on Sunday afternoon at Ford Field. They picked up a 19-15 win over the Vikings, ending Minnesota's six-game win streak to open the 2026 campaign. ... READ MORE

1983: MLK federal holiday declared. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill in the White House Rose Garden designating a federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., to be observed on the third Monday of January. … READ MORE

1989: A nurse’s aide gets life imprisonment for murder. Gwendolyn Graham is sentenced to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for killing five elderly female residents of the Alpine Manor Nursing Home near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both Graham and her criminal and romantic partner, Catherine Wood, had been employed as nurses’ aides at the home. … READ MORE

2000: First residential crew arrives aboard the International Space Station. On Nov. 2, 2000, the first residential crew arrives aboard the International Space Station. The arrival of Expedition 1 marked the beginning of a new era of international cooperation in space and of the longest continuous human habitation in low Earth orbit, which continues to this day. … READ MORE

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Historical birthdays

1755: Marie Antoinette was Queen of France as the wife of Louis XVI from 10 May 1774 until the abolition of the French monarchy in 1792 during the French Revolution. Born in November 1755 at the Hofburg in Vienna, Marie Antoinette was the fifteenth child and youngest daughter of Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa.

1795: James Knox Polk was the 11th president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. A protégé of Andrew Jackson and a member of the Democratic Party, he was an advocate of American expansionism and Jacksonian democracy.

1865: Warren Gamaliel Harding was the 29th president of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923. A member of the Republican Party, he was one of the most popular presidents at the time of his death. After that, a number of scandals were exposed that greatly damaged his reputation.

The answer to the last riddle: When does a joke become a dad joke? WHEN IT BECOME APPARENT! - Anne Lentz, Gail Tomlinson, Carolyn Rogers, Rex Post.

Today's riddle: What did my friend say when I told her a sodium joke?

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