Welcome to an extra edition of the 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.
“Shane, I enjoyed the bee sting story (The buzz about bees, July 29, 2024), but in regard to the bee that flew in your shirt sleeve, I am guessing that was actually a yellow jacket wasp. Small and aggressive, they may look similar to a bee, but a true bee cannot sting multiple times. A bee’s stinger typically remains in its victim and is usually lethal to the bee. A wasp, however, can track right down your body, stinging you multiple times. Have a nice day.” - Steve
You are probably right. Either way, I know one thing. The last thing that wasp did was sting me. - Shane
“When we moved into our house, there was a green toilet and tub in the main bathroom and a pink toilet and sink off of the master bathroom (Home improvement projects, Aug. 20, 2024). I felt like I was back in the 1950s. Both colors have been changed.” - Nichola
A mauve toilet? Maybe. A pink toilet? No way. - Shane
“Shane, as a fellow motorcyclist, I have traveled through many states, and I must say that Arkansas is one of the top five states to find twisty, fun roads to ride in (Most fun states, Aug. 21, 2024). A must-see destination is Eureka Springs.” - James
Twisty. Fun. Arkansas. I think you just came up with their new state slogan. - Shane
“Total agreement with seemingly miles of extra receipt paper containing offers I don't care about, and even if I did, wouldn't be able to use them before they expired (Receipts, Aug. 26, 2024). Disappearing ink seems to be mostly dependent upon the style of printer used to print the receipt. I have always thought these were from a thermal printer. Some fax machine copies are like this as well. Ink will evaporate on its own or if you get it moist. If you have a crucial receipt, suggest you make a photocopy for the file if it is important. So many places don't give receipts anymore without a customer insisting.” - Chuck
Wait one minute, Chuck. You have a fax machine… with thermal paper? - Shane
“Good morning, Shane. We had a bad habit of forgetting if we closed the garage door as we drove away (Furnace filter reminder, Aug. 27, 2024). A technique I learned during a ride along on a BNSF locomotive (Operation Lifesaver training) was that the engineer and conductor verbally acknowledge the aspect (color) of the signals. We verbally confirm that the garage door is down.” - John
Good plan. And good teamwork. Wonder Twin powers, activate! - Shane
Have a thoughtful Thursday, 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 Shane Goodman's previous columns here. |
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Clear Mortgage meteorology
Storm chances increase today into tomorrow morning. Cooler temperatures follow.
For help with pre-approvals or refinancing, get in touch with Originating Branch Manager Carrie Hansen at carrie.mortgage. |
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CENTER STAGE - a weekly update about cultural happenings in Central Iowa.
• Java Joes Ankeny – Cabaret. “Andrew Lloyd Webber Cabaret.” Aug. 31, 1 p.m.
• Des Moines Performing Arts – “Moulin Rouge.” Through Sept. 1.
Author events
Some great author events at Beaverdale Books and IN Tandem Arts & Authors Gallery and Bookstore:
• Beaverdale Books. Erin Danielle Russell. “Seoul Food.” Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m.
• Beaverdale Books. Bret Anthony Johnston. “We Burn Daylight: A Novel.” Aug. 29, 7 p.m.
• IN Tandem Arts & Authors Gallery and Bookstore. Steve Dunn. “ ‘Pug’, ‘Fireball,’ and Company: 116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines!” Meet Author Steve Dunn (and enjoy a root beer float!) Aug. 29, 4:30 p.m.
• Beaverdale Books. T. Patrick Graves. “All the Lonely People.” Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m.
Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Avenue, Drake University). Ruth Harkin. “When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories.” Sept. 5, 5-7 p.m. Free, but tickets required.
— John Busbee, The Culture Buzz |
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| Featured in the August issue of CITYVIEW | | | COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Commercial real estate transactions in Polk County from May 6, 2024 to June 10, 2024
580 S.W. NINTH ST., DES MOINES
SALE DATE: 2024-05-06
SALE PRICE: $16,670,000
SELLER: CITYVILLE ON 9TH III LLC
BUYER: CITYVILLE IOWA OWNER PHASE III LP
ACRES: 3.442
SQUARE FEET: 151,979 | | | READ MORE |
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| CITYVIEW's Best Of Des Moines® | | | The results have been tallied and published in the February issue of CITYVIEW and online!
Best Local Theatrical Venue
1. Des Moines Community Playhouse
2. Des Moines Civic Center
3. Hoyt Sherman Place
Read all the results now!
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Fast food news
• Culver’s has a new special for Wisconsin boy J.J. Watt — the ‘‘J.J.’s Way’’ meal ending today. It includes a Culver’s deluxe burger, cheese curds and a root beer. One dollar goes to a Watt charity. And, of course, it can be double or triple teamed.
• Wendy’s, which came out with a $5 meal deal five years before just about everyone else, now has free fries on Fridays and free nuggets on Wednesdays with a purchase, plus free soda any day with a $5 purchase.
• Popeye’s $11.99 "2 Can Dine Carryout Special" includes five pieces of mixed signature chicken, two regular-size sides, and two biscuits.
• Now open in Polk City. Arcadia (1010 Tyler St.) touts itself as "rooted in peace, simplicity and harmony with nature." They offer 30 different whiskeys to help the peace along. The dessert menu is strong. Where else can you order cheesecake flights?
Thursday specials
• Irina's Steak and Seafood (650 S. Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines) offers a steak special with choices on Thursdays. Choose one: prime filet mignon, New York strip or baseball cut sirloin, plus one selected side, $25
• Sirloin steak dinners are featured specials today at Sully's Irish Pub (860 First St., West Des Moines), Front Row (9956 Swanson Blvd., Clive), Winn’s Pizza and Steakhouse (122 W. Ashland Ave., Indianola) and Sprockets (2314 University Ave., Des Moines)
• Thursday nights, Moroccan couscous — lemon chicken, beef keftas, five vegetables, harissa — are $17 at Purveyor (505 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines)
• Eastside Eddie’s (3517 E. 26th St., Des Moines) Thursday special is a hot beef sandwich with green beans, $10
• Sprockets (2314 University Ave., Des Moines) offers a breaded pork tenderloin special on Thursdays for $9.99
• Aussie pies, savory and sweet, at St. Kilda's Collective (333 Fifth St., Valley Junction) farmers market stall are good deals at varying prices. Indoors, Thursday's happy hour brings gargantuan $12 fried cod sandwiches, plus cheeseburgers, Cubanos, chicken sandwiches and veggie burgers
• Kids eat free at Scornovacca’s (1930 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines) on Thursdays
• Mariscos El Pirata (6050 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines) offers $2 off all sushi on Thursdays
• Fresh Thyme (2900 University Ave., West Des Moines) offers whole grass fed beef tenderloins at $9.99/pound and local sweet corn at for for $1 through Tuesday.
• Chuck's (3610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines) has karaoke tonight from 6 p.m.
• Cyd's Catering has a new football "pre-game meal deal" that includes crudité with tomatoes, shrimp cocktails, corn chips and three dips, bourbon meatballs, dry rubbed chicken wings and fudge brownies to feed four - $100.
— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com |
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| Featured home for sale | | |
$1,025,000 601 Grand Oaks Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Picturesque Victorian Farm House in Grand Oaks. Over 6,300 finished square feet. Featured 1992 home in Midwest Living Magazine. Owner and builder visited historic St. Charles, Illinois, for visual before proceeding to build plan on this stunning 1.25 acre estate lot. Exudes South of Grand charm with newer bones. As you enter, you feel this is HOME. Double door entry into two-story foyer.
See the listing here.
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| SOLD: Featured commercial real estate transaction | | | 410 E. 30TH ST., DES MOINES
SALE DATE: 2024-06-03
SALE PRICE: $1,850,000
SELLER: DOUBLE TUNA LLC
BUYER: TRIDENT HOSPITALITY LLC
ACRES: 1.467
SQUARE FEET: 31,536 |
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| From the August issue of North Polk Living magazine | | | WHAT'S THE BUZZ? Residents share their experiences as beekeepers.
By Lindsey Giardino
While the Iowa DNR reports the number of native bees in Iowa continues to decline, more and more apiarists (beekeepers) are emerging to nurture the bee population. As of Jan. 1 of last year, Iowa boasted 36,000 bee colonies for operations with five or more colonies, according to the USDA. That’s a big uptick from the prior year’s 26,000 colonies and the 15,500 colonies the year before that. But who are these beekeepers, and what drives their passion? Some local apiarists share their stories.
Beekeeping for the entire family
Landon Murch, a recent North Polk High School graduate, became interested in beekeeping back in 2018. Then, he got his entire family on board.
“We enrolled in a beekeeping course at a local community college not knowing that his initial curiosity would blossom into a fulfilling hobby,” Amy, his mom, says.
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FROM KCCI: Des Moines Buccaneers playing home games in West Des Moines this season. DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Buccaneers will play their home games this season in West Des Moines after a mechanical issue left them unable to make acceptable ice at the Urbandale arena they've called home for 45 years.. ....READ MORE
FROM WHO-TV: Water buffalo captured, receiving care at ISU Veterinary Hospital. DES MOINES, Iowa — After being loose for several days, the water buffalo in Pleasant Hill has been secured and is receiving treatment.. ... READ MORE
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: Iowa State Patrol releases more details on downtown Des Moines crash that killed 1. Police and fire personnel responded to the intersection of 7th Street and Grand Avenue at around 1 a.m. Wednesday to assist Iowa State Patrol with crash response....READ MORE |
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ESPN: Medically cleared Aiyuk not at 49ers practice, faces fines. ...READ MORE
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: There's No End in Sight to Negotiations Between PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. ... READ MORE
CBS Sports: Here are the required vaccines for Iowa public school students. ...READ MORE |
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| Weekly fuel report | | | The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents, averaging $3.14 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices are down 43 cents from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.36, down 3 cents from last week’s price.
Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 3 cents this week with a statewide average of $3.46. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $4.13 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 25 cents lower than the national average of $3.71.
Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16.
Natural gas prices rose 7 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently priced at $2.12/MMbtu. |
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2005: Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane on August 29, 2005. Despite being only the third most powerful storm of the 2005 hurricane season, Katrina was among the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. In the wake of the storm, there were over 50 failures of the levees and flood walls around New Orleans and its suburbs. ... READ MORE
2008: Republican John McCain selects Sarah Palin as his running mate. ... READ MORE
2007: Richard Jewell, hero security guard wrongly accused as Olympic bombing suspect, dies. ... READ MORE
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| Birthdays and notables | | | These celebrities were born on this date: Liam Payne, Lea Michele, Chelsea DeBoer, Nicole Byer, William Levy, Eduardo Franco, Carla Gugino, Jay Ryan, Nicole Anderson
SUBMIT: Send your birthday greetings and congratulatory notes to: tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com |
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The answer to yesterday's riddle:
What do you call a potato that pretends to be a tomato? AN IMI-TATER! - Aaron Burns, Gail Tomlinson. Or, A pseudomato! - William Snyder
Today's riddle:
Can a salmon be contained?
Have a guess? Email tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com |
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