😁 Happy Friday! April is here, bringing with it a burst of energy and a reminder that new beginnings are just around the corner. As we step into the month, we’re greeted by April showers (and, hopefully plenty of sunshine after!), making it the perfect time for growth, creativity, and fresh starts. Fun fact: April is not only the month of blossoming flowers, but it’s also the official start of the zodiac sign Taurus, symbolizing stability and growth.

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Weekend Weather:

Today 🌦️ Hi 53, Sat 🌦️ Hi 47, Sun ☀️ Hi 55, Mon 🌤️ Hi 45

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MARKETS FROM SHERWOOD

Shares of Coca-Cola hit all-time high as investors seek safety in ubiquity

Traders turn to soft drink sellers Coca-Cola and Pepsi to navigate a hard market.

Nia Warfield

Coca-ColaKO $73.09 (2.46%) shares jumped over 3% to an all-time high Thursday, bucking a broader market downturn.

The stock’s rally follows strong earnings last month, where the company easily beat expectations while raising prices — proof that global demand remains strong. Coke has proven its resilience as consumers worldwide keep reaching for its name-brand snacks and drinks, even as costs climb.

In Q4, CEO James Quincey brushed off concerns about soaring aluminum prices, driven higher by new tariffs, emphasizing that packaging is just one piece of the puzzle.

“I think we’re in danger of exaggerating the impact of the 25% increase in the aluminum price relative to the total system,” Quincey said on the earnings call in February. “It’s not insignificant, but it’s not going to radically change a multibillion-dollar US business.”

Coca-Cola has long been a defensive stock, backed by strong brand loyalty and the ability to pass costs onto consumers. That status seemingly held strong Thursday, with shares of rival PepsiCoPEP $152.30 (2.13%) also climbing 3%.

LOCAL NEWS

Animal Rescue Of Carroll Hosting Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser This Friday And Saturday

The Animal Rescue of Carroll is having the annual Garage Sale Fundraiser starting tomorrow (Friday). This is the largest yearly fundraiser for the shelter to continue caring for the animals looking for their forever home. The sale is hosted at the Animal Rescue of Carroll building at 1721 E 10th St. in Carroll, and are selling home décor, kid’s toys, and a lot more that were donated. Individuals can shop on Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictures of available items can be found on the organization’s Facebook page. Again, the annual Animal Rescue of Carroll Garage Sale Fundraiser is this Friday and Saturday, and all are welcome to come shop in support of the shelter and everything it does.

More Local Headlines

• CCSD Board Of Education Approves Of 28E Agreement With City Of Carroll For Student Resource Officer

• Surrounding School Districts’ Graduation Rates Well-Above State-Average Of 88.3 Percent

• Local Residents Organize Protest Saturday In Carroll

• Jason Hoffman Elected New Carroll County GOP Chair

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AREA NEWS
Area headlines

🎶 The Stone Pier Summer Concert Series in Lake View is looking for more sponsorships for the 15th anniversary of the musical event and is extending the deadline to May 1. The free concerts featuring various performers from across the country run on the Stone Pier stage on Black Hawk Lake beginning on Saturday, June 7. Five sponsorship levels are available, from $100 with name recognition in the digital and print flyers to a $2,000 Presenting Sponsor that will have a unique main stage logo banner, exclusive listing in show-specific promotional materials, and more. Those interested in sponsoring the concerts can email [email protected] or fill out the form included below. The form and payment can then be directed to the Lake View Community Club at PO Box 763, Lake View, Iowa 51450. The Lake View Community Club wants to thank all the sponsors who continue to support the Stone Pier Summer Concert Series and bring free live entertainment to the Lake View Community on Black Hawk Lake.

🌳 Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities (CRMU) is donating over 100 trees to customers as a way to give back and further promote the well being of the environment. One tree will be given to each customer and three options are available: Autumn Blaze Maple, Armstrong Maple and Red Oak. Trees are available on a first come, first serve basis, and must be planted at a utility service address. Those interested can all 712-999-2225 to reserve a tree. CRMU employees will deliver the tree when they come in, and property owners will be responsible for planting and caring for them. Desired planting locations must be marked and contact One Call (811) before digging to locate potential underground utilities. ISOM Tree Farm out of Guthrie Center is offering to plant the trees for customers for a $100 fee by cash, check or Venmo.

👕 The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County presented a $14,200 donation to the Children’s Clothes Closet (3C’s) following their first-quarter meeting of 2025. The group, which supports local organizations through member contributions and employer matches, selected 3C’s from three nominated charities. The nonprofit, which has served families for 23 years, provides free clothing, bedding, shoes, toys, and baby essentials to those in need across five counties. The donation will help fund facility improvements, including a new door. Since its founding in 2017, 10 Squared Women has contributed $386,550 to local causes. The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County’s next meeting is scheduled for May 27 at Twin Vines in Panora. For more information, click here or email.

LOCAL SPORTS

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If you want the latest local sports anytime when you want it, download our APP to read, listen, and watch everything our local sports department has to offer!

STATE NEWS
Principal places top office floors in "vacant mode"

Jason Clayworth

Principal Financial Group recently placed the top five floors of one of its largest buildings in "vacant mode," Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Principal is one of the metro's largest employers, and its world headquarters contribute to the vibrancy of downtown DSM.

• The move follows recent decisions by other businesses and government agencies to consolidate and move out of downtown buildings.

Driving the news: A company memo obtained by Axios informed employees last month that, beginning March 28, they would not be able to access the seventh through 11th floors at 655 9th St., with elevators no longer programmed to stop on them.

• The building's sixth floor is also vacant but would remain available for project teams to use as needed, per the memo.

Flashback: The high-rise opened in 1987, three years before the completion of the company's 44-story building at 801 Grand Ave.

State of play: Principal invested hundreds of millions of dollars in campus renovations before pandemic disruptions required most employees to work remotely.

• In late 2023, the company mandated that most employees living near its downtown campus return to the office at least three days a week.

What they're saying: The vacant mode is part of an effort to evolve, modernize and assess the workspace, Principal said in a statement to Axios.

• The company, which holds over $300 million in Polk County real estate, did not respond to questions regarding future uses of the floors or the vacancy status in its other buildings.

• The company has not announced layoffs or downsizing efforts. read more

MORE STATE NEWS:

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• Dream come true for Iowa high school baseball team to play at Wrigley Field

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• Iowa State football: After breakout year, cornerback Jontez Williams takes leadership role

• See new Hawkeyes in the latest 2025 Iowa football spring practice

MORE NEWS
What else!

• Mortgage rates tick lower for second week in a row

• Tornado outbreak kills 8, injures dozens in Mississippi Valley as states of emergency declared

• Top-20 players ask Grand Slams for more prize money

• Val Kilmer's Final Message Before Death Sparks Wave of Tributes

• Joan Rivers Tribute Special to Air on NBC With Nikki Glaser, Bill Maher, Tracy Morgan and More

WEEKEND

✅CATCH A MOVIE: Top picks out now that the whole family will enjoy!
✅DIY: Chalk can be made in all shapes, colors, and sizes to add to the fun!
✅SPRING WEATHER: Spend a day exploring each of these parks with the kids!
✅SLEEP BETTER: The quest for a good night’s sleep is universal. Here’s some ultimate sleep secrets
✅FIRST TIMER: Start your own garden this year by following these easy steps!
✅HOMEOWNERS: April is an excellent time to freshen up your home, inside and out
✅SIGN ME UP: You could be the winner of the Carroll National Family Membership Giveaway!

RIDDLE OF THE DAY:
Which word, when written in all capital letters, looks the same when viewed upside down? ⬇️ 

GAMES
Ready…Get Set…Go

Mini-Crossword: For those of you that wake up each morning wanting a challenge—how fast can you finished this crossword. Ready…get set…go.

Answer: SWIMS

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