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Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022
Good Wednesday Morning to You!

I walked into a convenience store the other day and noticed something interesting. Of the six non-adult-beverage cooler sections, four were fully stocked with sports and energy drinks — and a fifth cooler had a few rows of them, too. The remaining space was dedicated to soda pop and water.

Four out of six. Two-thirds. Sport and energy drinks. Hmmm.

Somewhere along the line, I have been passed by, and I didn’t even notice. I am of the Pepsi Generation, and I continue to enjoy a diet soda most days. I rarely have more than one, but I do enjoy a can of Coke Zero to complement my afternoon Snickers bar. Now, I realize that water and an apple would be better choices, but come on. Snickers really satisfies. And Coke Zero is mostly water anyway.

I do understand the desire to consume sport drinks, as they replace electrolytes and taste quite good. But energy drinks? I tried one many years ago, and I wasn’t impressed. And, quite frankly, I didn’t like how it made me feel. Clearly, I am in the minority.

A story published at alliedmarketresearch.com showed the global energy drinks market was valued at $45.8 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $108.4 billion by 2031, growing at a rate of 8.2% each year. The growth is driven primarily by the rise in popularity among teenagers.

So what exactly is an energy drink?

The same aforementioned study defined an energy drink as “a beverage that contains a high concentration of stimulants, majorly caffeine, taurine, ginseng, guarana, and others.” It is said to “enhance physical performance along with mental alertness.” Energy drinks may or may not be carbonated. They are different from tea and coffee, which are brewed, contain fewer ingredients, and may be decaffeinated. Manufacturers of energy drinks claim their products improve energy levels. That is true, however, caffeine overdose may also cause hypertension, nausea, restlessness and other associated health risks. As such, I will stick with my Coke Zero and Snickers bar.

Wait, did you hear that noise? It was life passing me by… once again.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com

 
 
Scores
 

Iowa Cubs Sept. 6: Iowa Cubs 6 Jacksonville 2

MLB Sept. 6: Cardinals 4 Nationals 1, Cubs 9 Reds 3, Guardians 4 Royals 1, Rockies 10 Brewers 7, Mariners 3 White Sox 0, Twins v Yankees postponed  ... READ MORE

 
 

Your Clear Mortgage forecast from Jason Parkin

We’ll see a warmer day today, and highs will be close to 90 on Thursday and Friday. Rain chances move in late Saturday into Sunday morning as a cold front drops into the state.

For help with preapprovals or refinancing, get in touch with Jason at parkin.mortgage

 
 
From The Food Dude

Liz Truss became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tuesday. She was a relatively unknown Minister of Environment in 2014 when she became a meme and a political factor with an impassioned speech that began, "We import two-thirds of our cheese. That is a national disgrace." The speech also pleaded for a return to self sufficiency in apple and pork production. Cheese imports actually increased after the speech, but Truss was on her way.  — Jim Duncan

 
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FROM KCCI: State investigating death of Boone County K9 officer

BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — The death of a K9 is under investigation in Boone County. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation confirms to KCCI that the K9 officer, named Bear, died last week. ...READ MORE FROM KCCI

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DES MOINES, IOWA — The woman who was shot and killed on Monday in Des Moines has been identified as 23-year-old Aleah Rose Johnson of Windsor Heights. Police say Johnson was riding in a car with 22-year-old Malik Henderson when he fired a gun and struck her. Johnson was dropped off at Methodist Hospital around 11:29 om where she died from her injury. ...READ MORE FROM WHO-TV

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What channel is the game on? How much are tickets? And what are the betting odds? Local 5 has answers for this year's Cy-Hawk game. ...READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5

 
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CITYVIEW announced its 2022 Best Of Des Moines readers' choices Feb.1. You can find all the results from the poll in the February issue of CITYVIEW magazine!

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Personalities
 

Big family settles in town

Outdoor amenities a big draw

By Lindsey Giardino

Beth Troyer and her family — which includes eight kids — moved to Polk City in October 2021.

They were drawn to the small-town vibe the community offers, as well as easy access to Big Creek Lake and Saylorville Lake. In fact, they can basically walk across the street and be at the Cherry Glen boat ramp.

Today, the family enjoys spending time together outdoors at their home, which sits on a 2-acre lot, or around town, enjoying all the nature that surrounds them.

“We have a large lot with beautiful trees and a small carriage house on the property,” Troyer says. “It was unique compared to what I usually see. My profession is in real estate, and so I know how hard it is to find a property that is so magical.”

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