Local Market Master Discusses "Devil Plague" in Park

Above local Market Master Shepherd discusses the plague of devils besieging Central Park. "They are really not part of our theme," Shepherd said. "They fit more in a market like Iowa City."

Theories abound as to the source of the devils, the most popular are they are the late adult stage of Buffalo Gnats. Other theories include:

• Local Street Projects have stirred up more than we bargained for
• The Circular Window on the new library has called forth Baphomet
• Ashtoroth is thinking of opening a boutique on the square
• The wet weather has caused them to grow out of tomato blight
• Homeowners are not mowing their lawns

It is expected as the weather grows drier the devils will begin to disappear. In the meantime, residents are urged to use vanilla and skin-so-soft as well as dress in long sleeves, to keep them at bay.

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