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Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
There was a time when the phone was for calling people. You picked up the receiver, dialed just seven numbers and waited. If nobody answered, you called again later. There was no text message. No voicemail transcription. No little green dot telling you someone was “active.” And certainly no way to know whether someone had read your message and was deliberately ignoring you.
 
Today, communication has become a generational guessing game. According to a recent YouGov survey, 85% of U.S. adults regularly use messaging, making it the most common form of communication. Voice calls come in at 58%. Millennials are the most likely generation to say messaging has replaced most of the calls they used to make, at 42%, compared with 39% of Gen Z and 31% of Baby Boomers and older adults. In other words, the younger you are, the more likely you are to think a phone call is an emergency.
 
For Gen Z, an unexpected call can apparently produce the same reaction I have when I see a police car behind me: What did I do? I laugh about that, but the more I think about it, the more I realize there is something deeper going on. Every generation has its own language of connection.
 
Older generations grew up learning that if you wanted to know how someone was doing, you called. If you really wanted to talk, you stopped by. If something important happened, you sat across the table and talked about it.
 
Younger generations grew up with a different set of tools. Texting allows them to stay connected throughout the day without interrupting whatever else is happening. A quick “How are you?” can keep a relationship alive in a way that might have required a 20-minute phone call in the past.
 
Neither is necessarily better. They are simply different.
 
A 2025 Research Co. survey found that 56% of Americans 55 and older consider texts and emails impersonal, compared with 47% of those ages 18-34. That gap makes sense when you consider how differently the generations were raised.
 
Here’s what I have learned from communicating across generations: The technology is not the important part. The effort is. A text can be thoughtful. A phone call can be meaningful. An email can carry words someone needs to hear. And sometimes, nothing beats sitting across from another person and having a real conversation.
 
I have learned that I cannot expect younger people to communicate exactly the way I do. And they cannot expect me to suddenly consider a three-word text a complete conversation. We have to meet somewhere in the middle. Because the older I get, the more I realize that communication is not really about phones, texts or emails.
 
It is about letting people know they matter. Sometimes that takes a phone call. Sometimes it takes a text. And sometimes it means putting the phone down, looking someone in the eye and simply saying, “Tell me what is going on.”
 
That is a conversation worth having — no matter what generation you are.
 
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thank you for reading.
Shane Goodman

President and Publisher
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FROM KCCI: Bondurant begins transformation of historic grain district into community hub. Bondurant has broken ground on a project to transform its historic grain district into a vibrant community space featuring an outdoor amphitheater, green space, and an augmented reality mural. "We're going to have lots of events here in the community. We'll be right here. We'll have concerts. We'll have art projects, all kinds of different things that the community can come out and enjoy," said Mayor Doug Elrod. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: Person in custody following stabbing incident, deputies say. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says one person is in custody following a stabbing incident on Monday. Deputies say at around 6:30 p.m., they responded to a report of a stabbing on the 100 block of NW Aurora Avenue. Arriving officials found an adult male with an apparent stab wound. The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. ... READ MORE  

FROM WOI: 1 hospitalized, suspect in custody following 'shooting incident' on I-35. One person is injured and one person is in custody after a "shooting incident" on Interstate 35 in Warren County, Sgt. Alex Dinkla with Iowa State Patrol told Local 5.
Dinkla said at least one person was taken to a local hospital with injuries after shots were fired around 3:45 p.m. near the Bevington exit (56 MM). That person's condition remains unknown. He could not say whether the injured person was shot or whether a LifeFlight helicopter observed in the area was used to transport them to the hospital. ... READ MORE

 
 

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: What’s known about the FlyDubai attack probe and the red flags about the suspect. The investigation into the thwarted FlyDubai cockpit attack last week has turned into a wide security and intelligence probe spanning from the Middle East to New Zealand as authorities try to figure out how the suspect, previously flagged for extremist views in Oman, was cleared to fly an Israel-bound flight. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns. Artificial intelligence insiders warned New York City’s leaders about the dangers of the emerging technology on Monday, calling for greater oversight as local governments move to respond to mounting concerns that the systems could endanger humanity. At a hearing of the New York City Council, recently departed employees of Anthropic, OpenAI and Google DeepMind described a reckless culture at the firms, saying the biggest tech companies are racing to create technology they do not understand how to control. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Davis County Community Schools bus hits horse during return trip from cross country meet. There were "no reportable injuries" after a bus hit a horse while returning from a cross country meet in Chariton Monday night, Davis County Community Schools said on social media post. The post did not include the status of the horse involved in the collision. The district said all parents and guardians were notified of the situation. In its post, it expressed gratitude to law enforcement for responding and assisting, and to the coaches and driver for "handling the situation with composure." ... READ MORE

 
 
 
Weather forecast
Tuesday, Oct. 6
 
Sunshine and warm
High: 78
Low: 57
Rain chance: 0%
Wednesday, Oct. 7
 

Mostly sunny
High: 77
Low: 53
Rain chance: 0%

Thursday, Oct. 8
 

Mostly sunny
High: 73
Low: 52
Rain chance: 20%

 
 
Allergy alert
 
Today: 5 low-medium range
 
Top allergens:
Ragweed
Sagebrush
Chenopods
 
 
The 2026 results: CITYVIEW's Best of Des Moines®
 
 
Best Local Pharmacy
1. Hy-Vee
2. Medicap Pharmacy
3. Adel HealthMart
 
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Tuesday Touts
 

Gunpowder spice rubbed steaks have been a long time signature of Trostel's Greenbriar and Irina's Steak & Seafood. Irina's owner, Dmitri Iakovlev, says he used to buy the mixture from Morton's steakhouse in Chicago, but since they discontinued making it for sale, he has been reverse engineering his own. Both Greenbriar and Irina's now sell it to go. The steak above is Irina's "cowboy ribeye" served with herbal butter. We think it's the best treatment for steaks anywhere. 

What's in it? We found an old Morton's gunpowder label listing salt, chipotle powder, red pepper powder and sugar as ingredients in order of percentage.

There is also a marvelous dry South Indian spice blend, "milagai podi," also called "gunpowder" that is made from roasted lentils, dried red chilis, sesame seeds and aromatic spices. It has been used in British, Deccan and southern India kitchens since days of the Raj, usually mixed with clarified butter and served with eggs, breakfast tiffin, steaks and vegetables.  

Choose Iowa offers organized visits to 120 Iowa farms and other agriculture-related entities. Their big "fall crawl" is Oct. 9-10. Details are quite complicated, but you can start multiple clicking here to figure out where you might have to drive: https://www.chooseiowa.com/fallcrawl

Today's deals
• Crouse Cafe (115 E. Salem Ave., Indianola) features chicken and noodles specials today.
 
• High Life Lounge (200 S.W. Second St., Des Moines) has a Tuesday special tenderloin, tots and tang pie for $12.99.
 
• Fresh Thyme (2800 University Ave., West Des Moines) has $6 quarts of prepared soup on Mondays. rotisserie chickens on Tuesdays. 
 
• The Empire's (223 Fourth St., Des Moines) Tuesday special is chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes for $10.
 
• Flamingo Lounge (3089 North Ave., Norwalk) has half-priced flatbreads on Tuesdays.
 
• Tuesday is $5 chats day at Desi Bites (3820 100th St., Urbandale).
 
• Beef enchiladas are today's special at Sale Barn Cafe (Lamoni). 
 
• 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 Cuban sandwich specials 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.
 
• 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 $10 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 $12 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. 
 
• Today is beef and noodles day at Maxie's Supper Club (1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines).

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

 
 
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‘Bridging generations’
Covered Bridge Festival offers family fun, history, vendors and more, Oct. 10-11.

By Rachel Harrington

Fifty-six years after its inception, the Madison County Covered Bridge Festival is set to take place with a flourish Oct. 10-11. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the Madison County Historical Complex present the community with a weekend full of fun, opportunities to make core memories and a chance to celebrate the vibrant history that makes up Madison County.

Sarah Pugh, president of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, said the festival will begin Saturday at 9 a.m.
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We are continuing with our extended hours on Saturday until 7 p.m.,” she said. “Entry is $3 per person, This year, the entry fee includes the Warehouse on 2nd, which was an additional fee last year.” ...

 
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Sports headlines
FROM ESPN: Yankees facing elimination after error-filled Game 2 loss. The New York Yankees knew the unique challenge the Tampa Bay Rays presented going into their American League Division Series. The Yankees played 13 games during the regular season, when they were unable to chase down the Rays for the AL East title, and emphasized one point above all: Clean baseball was required to beat their division rivals three times in five games. ... READ MORE
 
FROM SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: In Saints rout, Falcons’ offense shows how lethal it can be with Michael Penix Jr. I’m not sure you can say the running back market is in a much better place since Le’Veon Bell had to take a year off in his prime to finally land a lucrative contract that averaged nearly $14 million annually. Bell took the 2018 season off with the Steelers, his age-26 campaign, before landing with the Jets the following season. Seven years later, the market has drastically picked up with four running backs making north of $20 million annually, including the sensational Bijan Robinson, who has been well worth that price after another dominant performance Monday night in the Falcons’ 45–24 victory over the Saints. ... READ MORE
 
FROM YAHOO SPORTS: White Sox rally past Guardians bullpen, spoil 11-strikeout effort from Gavin Williams for 2-0 ALDS lead. Through five innings Monday, Cleveland Guardians ace Gavin Williams was pitching a playoff game to remember. Then the Chicago White Sox rallied against Cleveland's bullpen to spoil Williams' 11-strikeout effort and steal a 4-3 victory in Game 2 of the ALDS. With the win, the White Sox swept the first two games of the series on the road. They'll head to Chicago with a 2-0 series lead and two chances to close out the best-of-five series at home, with a spot in the ALCS at stake. ... READ MORE
 

1866: The Reno brothers carry out the first train robbery in U.S. history. On Oct. 6, 1866, the brothers John and Simeon Reno stage the first train robbery in American history, making off with $13,000 from an Ohio and Mississippi railroad train in Jackson County, Indiana. … READ MORE

1926: Babe Ruth sets a World Series record. On Oct. 6, 1926, Yankee slugger Babe Ruth hits a record three homers against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth game of the World Series. The Yanks won the game 10-5, but despite Ruth’s unprecedented performance, they lost the championship in the seventh game. In 1928, in the fourth game of another Yanks-Cards World Series, Ruth tied his own record, knocking three more pitches out of the same park. … READ MORE

1973: The Yom Kippur War brings United States and USSR to brink of conflict. The surprise attack by Egyptian and Syrian forces on Israel in October 1973 throws the Middle East into turmoil and threatens to bring the United States and the Soviet Union into direct conflict for the first time since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Though actual combat did not break out between the two nations, the events surrounding the Yom Kippur War seriously damaged U.S.-Soviet relations and all but destroyed President Richard Nixon’s much publicized policy of détente. … READ MORE

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Birthdays and notables
 
These celebrities were born on this date: Elisabeth Shue, Jeremy Sisto, Britt Ekland, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacqueline Obradors, Emily Mortimer, David Hidalgo, Amy Jo Johnson, Brett Gelman, Stefanie Martini, Tony Dungy
 
Historical birthdays
1289: Wenceslaus III of Bohemia was King of Hungary and Croatia from 1301 to 1305, and King of Bohemia and Poland from 1305. He was the son of Wenceslaus II of Bohemia, and Judith of Habsburg. While still a child, Wenceslaus was betrothed to Elizabeth, the only daughter of Andrew III of Hungary.
 
1846: George Westinghouse Jr. was a prolific American inventor, engineer, and entrepreneurial industrialist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his creation of the railway air brake and for being a pioneer in the development and use of alternating current electrical power distribution.
 
Morning chuckle

The answer to the last riddle: Why don't snakes drink coffee? Because it makes them viperactive! - Judy Anderson, Wendy DenAdel, Gail Tomlinson. Or, It makes it too difficult for them to unwind! - Carolyn Rogers.

Today's riddle: Why are snakes so hard to fool?

Have a guess? Email tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com BY NOON to be sure your answer gets included!

 

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