Iowa’s venerable, living food pioneers
7/3/2024
We ask for opinions from you, our readers, quite frequently. We do so with our one and only Best of Des Moines poll, our Ultimate Places surveys and our favorite drinks questionnaires. And you vote in numbers that continue to astonish us. We appreciate your loyalties to your beloved establishments, people, events and brands.
We are also not shy about expressing our own opinions, and we do so each month in some capacity. This month, we proudly share our choices for our 2024 CHOICE awards, which was created originally to recognize Iowa’s venerable, living food pioneers. Our food critic, Jim Duncan, chooses the honorees, and we induct them into our hall of fame for people and institutions that bestow a singular quality and identity on our city and our state. Look to the feature story to learn who this year’s honorees are.
Comedy, action and romance
If you haven’t been to a movie theater in a while, now is the time. Our film critic, David Rowley, says Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man” is a must-watch for fans of quirky, well-written comedies. That defines me and, likely, many of you. Rowley says the film transitions seamlessly between comedy and drama, with an unexpected twist halfway through that revitalizes the plot and will keep us engaged. Be sure to check out his review in this issue.
Elk and bison
Elk and bison are not exactly pets. In fact, they are not pets at all. But they are fascinating animals, and you can see a herd of them at Jester Park near Granger. If you have not visited the Elk and Bison Educational Plaza, then you should make the trip. If you have visited, you should make another trip. Jackie Wilson shares her experience in this month’s People and Pets.
Play ball!
How many youth sports complexes does one area need? Or, maybe more importantly, how many can survive? Those involved in the development of these complexes paint a rosy picture, and, so far, so good. Cyote Williams delves into the subject and provides insight into the future of youth sports complexes in the metro.
Customer service and technology
With all the talk about AI, one has to wonder how many jobs will potentially be impacted and how soon small businesses will jump on the technology bandwagon. Colson Thayer shares what he learned by talking with several central Iowa business owners and operators who are using technology to provide customer service while simultaneously cutting costs. See the story in this month’s business feature.
As always, I thank you for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
CITYVIEW
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305
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