By Shane Goodman Publisher/Editor
Defining sexiness
We all find someone sexy. That person might be a friend, a co-worker, a classmate or even a school teacher. I even have a warped friend who even thinks her pastor is sexy. Now that’s awkward, but we certainly hope those of you who are married define your spouse as sexy, too. The reality is that we all define sexy differently, and that’s OK.
People magazine names its Sexiest Man Alive this time of year and entertains many with their selection. We tossed around the idea of doing this for a few years and finally decided to publish something similar, but locally and with a twist only we could provide.
We gathered input from members of our staff, friends and family, and we devised a list of sexy central Iowans whose mere presence turns our heads and makes us melt. We had a great debate, as we certainly don’t all agree on the choices. But that’s what made the process sexy in itself.
We decided on a dozen — six men and six women — each with individual styles, backgrounds, interests and appeal. Many are married, and that’s OK, as long as their egos don’t swell too much for their spouses to deal with. After all, married people are sexy, too.
Some of the recipients will no doubt be honored; others will be annoyed. But that’s pretty much what we do every week as we strive to educate, entertain and enlighten each of you. To provide yet another angle to this story, I asked Brian Duffy to illustrate each of each of our selections, providing yet another opinion for you to bask in.
You will know many of the people we have chosen, so take the time to send them a note of congratulations. And while you are at it, feel free to send us your nominations for next year. CV
