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Monday, Oct. 24, 2022
Good Monday Morning to You!

The cooler temperatures in the first half of last week meant one thing for me: flannel.

Yes, my inner-Elmer-Fudd came out as I donned my favorite flannel shirts once again, only to be way too warm in the latter half of the week. This is the awkward time of year in Iowa when the furnace is on in the morning and the AC in the afternoon. I will take it, though, as we all know what the weeks ahead will bring — and that brings me back to flannel.

The origin of flannel can be traced back to 16th-century Wales, according to popular flannel-seller and one of my favorite clothing catalog publishers, Lands’ End. The early version of flannel was a “warmer and sturdier alternative to the wool garments that they wore at the time.”

The same information says flannel made its way to France and Germany throughout the 17th and 18th centuries until finally showing up in the United States during the Industrial Revolution in 1869. We Americans are seemingly always late to the party.

The expanding railway system apparently created a need for shirts made of a worthy fabric “for the harsh working conditions and long hours of the American laborer.” By the early 20th century, the logging, railroad and construction industries dominated the workforce in America. As such, men’s flannel shirts became synonymous with blue-collar workers.

By 1950, flannel shirts were “the working man’s shirt and considered a symbol of American hardworking ruggedness, which was only illustrated further by the introduction of the fictional character of Paul Bunyan.” And let’s not forget Elmer Fudd, who first graced cartoons in 1937.

Flannel found a newfound popularity in the 1990s with the grunge scene, led by bands Nirvana and Pearl Jam. As the grunge look faded, the hipster movement with “its earthy and artisanal feel” discovered flannel, too.

I wasn’t into the grunge scene, and I am certainly not a hipster, but I do appreciate the warmth of flannel in Iowa’s fall and winter seasons. Flannel shirts. Flannel-lined pants. Flannel sheets. Flannel-lined slippers. I can’t get enough flannel.

Lands’ End says the future of flannel is “looking soft and cozy,” and that sounds wonderful to me — as long as it’s not 80 degrees in October.

Have a magnificent Monday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
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Your Clear Mortgage forecast from Jason Parkin

It'll continue to be windy today with slowly falling temperatures and falling raindrops. Rain should end by late evening, leaving us with dry conditions throughout the week. Highs from Tuesday on will be in the upper-50s to near 60.

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

 
 
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FROM KCCI: Authorities say target practice sparked Jasper County fire

JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — Jasper County officials say that a fire on Saturday afternoon was caused by target practice. They say the property owner was doing target practice when sparks from a steel target started the fire. ...READ MORE FROM KCCI

FROM WHO-TV: Police: Mountain lion seen twice in Indianola

INDIANOLA, Iowa — A mountain lion has been spotted twice in Indianola, the Indianola Police shared on Saturday. According to a Facebook post the police shared, the mountain lion was first spotted on the southwest side of town on Friday. As of Saturday morning, the police said it is approximately six miles east of town. ...READ MORE FROM WHO-TV

FROM WOI-DT Local 5: Des Moines police: Driver who crashed car Saturday afternoon found with 'gunshot injury'

DES MOINES, Iowa — A 22-year-old Des Moines man is hospitalized with critical injuries after police found him with a "gunshot injury" following a crash Saturday, according to Des Moines police. ...READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5

 
 
Best Of Des Moines 2022

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!

Best Local Event Decor/Rental Company
1. Bella Flora
2. Your Private Bar
3. Let’s Slumber It

VOTE NOW FOR 2023!

 
 
PERSONALITIES
 

What’s not to love?

Penner says every part of the community is a joy.

By Lindsey Giardino

For Alicia Penner and her family, everything about Johnston just feels right.

She and her husband moved to town in 2015 after a real estate agent friend of theirs found them a two-story home he thought they might like. He was right; the Penners felt it was a great fit for them. It had great bones, and, in the time since moving in, they’ve put their own touches on it.

One thing Penner especially loves about their home is its big backyard, behind which is Price Chopper. That’s to say nothing is built past their lot, offering them the opportunity to see lots of nature — once, even a coyote.

... Read More In the October issue of Johnston  Living magazine.

 
Birthdays and Notables!
 

Happy Birthday Sammy Jordan, Amelia Lewton!

Happy Birthday to these celebrities: Drake, Eric Hosmer, Katie McGrath, Kevin Kline, Monica, BD Wong, Zac Posen

SUBMIT: Send your birthday greetings and congratulatory notes to: tammy@iowalivingmagazines.com

 
Morning Chuckle
 
The answer to yesterday's riddle:
Why did I stop telling skeleton jokes?
NO ONE FOUND THEM HUMERUS!
THEY HAD TOO MANY HOLES IN THEM! Jayde Vogeler
THEY DIDN'T HIT THE FUNNY BONE! Mike Chiston, Gail Tomlinson
THE SUPPLY IS BONE DRY! Rex Post
And thank Pam Kucera for also submitting
 
Today's Riddle
Why did the skeleton start a fight with another skeleton?
 
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