😁 Happy Friday! It turns out moms really do get all the attention — at least one day a year. Mother’s Day holds the record for the most phone calls made in a single day, with around 122 million calls zipping through the air every second Sunday in May. Whether it’s a quick “Love you, Mom!” or a full-on catch-up session, people everywhere are dialing in to make sure their moms feel the love. So if your call drops that day, blame it on the nationwide mom-appreciation hotline.

-Town&Country

Weekend Weather:
Today ☀️ Hi 79, Sat ☀️ Hi 84, Sun ☀️ Hi 83, Mon ☀️ Hi 81

B&A Club: 
🎂 Happy Birthday
Kenny Hoffmann -- Roselle (3 yrs)
Kendrick Potthoff -- Halbur
Alanah Hausman -- Manning (19 yrs)
Lois Smith -- Lake City (75 years)
Jesus Arreola -- Dedham (7 yrs)
🥂 Happy Anniversary
none reported

MARKETS FROM SHERWOOD

Crocs kicks up strong Q1 results but pulls guidance as trade fears loom

The funky footwear brand is winning over new fans even amid global uncertainty.

Nia Warfield

CrocsCROX $111.50 (10.66%) shares jumped double digits after the quirky shoe brand posted a strong first-quarter beat.

Diluted EPS came in at $2.83, easily topping FactSet estimates of $2.48. Revenue climbed to $937 million, ahead of the company’s own forecast and well above Wall Street’s $908 million target.

The company’s HEYDUDE brand also crushed expectations, bringing in $175.7 million, beating both the company’s forecast and Wall Street’s $166.3 million estimate.

Crocs highlighted several high-profile collabs that helped drive engagement during the quarter, including a buzzy drop with Tokyo streetwear brand BAPE which sparked huge waitlists, app and web traffic spikes, and nearly 70% new customer acquisition.

Still, the road ahead may be less comfy. Crocs withdrew its full-year guidance, citing a murky global trade environment and rising consumer uncertainty, making it difficult to forecast demand.

“It is possible that in the future, we could see softer demand for footwear and other consumer goods,” said CEO Andrew Rees in the company’s earnings call, “particularly given the potential for increased costs and higher prices across the industry that could further burden an already choiceful consumer.”

After the post-earnings pop, Crocs shares are now up around 2% on the year. see chart

LOCAL NEWS

Volquartsen's Black Mamba Advances To Top 16 In ABI's 2025 Coolest Thing Made In Iowa Contest

The Black Mamba 22 LR pistol, produced by Volquartsen Firearms of Carroll, has advanced to the top 16 in the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest. More than 260,000 votes were cast in the field, featuring dozens of nominated products from across the state. The Black Mamba is a top-of-its-class target pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle used by competitive shooters and enthusiasts worldwide. Volquartsen will now compete against the other 15 products to advance in a head-to-head, bracket-style vote that begins tomorrow (Friday). A complete list of the qualifying products in the 2025 Coolest Thing in Iowa contest is included below.

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CONTEST: Nominate Your Favorite Farmer

Thank a Farmer – They Feed the World! Farmers work tirelessly to put food on our tables. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience nourish communities near and far. Right now, we are honoring those who grow, raise, and harvest the food we rely on every day! So please take this opportunity to register your FAVORITE FARMER to sit down for a meal with Carroll Broadcasting’s Farm Director, Von Ketelsen. FORM

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Revolutionary New Pacemaker Technology Now Offered At St. Anthony Regional Hospital

A remarkable new technology in cardiology, the leadless pacemaker, is changing how patients receive heart treatments, and the Iowa Heart Center at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll is one of only a small handful of places in the state where the technology is available. Dr. Suzanne Feigofsky says, "It is incredible that St. Anthony can offer cutting-edge technology right here in Carroll". FULL PODCAST

AREA NEWS
Area headlines

💰️ The City of Manning is in the running for a $1.75 million grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to implement the projects laid out in the Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Manning was one of three communities in Iowa that was selected to apply for this grant, after submitting the Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Plan to the IEDA back in November. City Administrator, Dawn Meyer says the grant application has projects that are totaling over $2.5 million. Jean Stadtlander, a steering committee member, said the project initially totaled over $3 million, but they were able to cut back in the budget thanks to local businesses, individuals and city crews who offered some of the materials and labor services for many of the projects listed. Meyer says with the projects estimates coming in over the grant funding amount, the City of Manning needs to provide a match fund which will improve the chances of being selected. Meyer says roughly $270,000 still needs to be secured to meet the matching goal. While the full project will not be completed unless the grant is secured, Stadtlander says the park updates are important for members of the community and certain updates will be completed no matter what. Both Meyer and Stadtlander say it’s amazing how overwhelmingly supportive the Manning community is on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For more information on the project, grant or if interested in making a pledge for the matching funds, contact Meyer at City Hall by calling 712-655-2176.

💧 The City of Kimballton in Audubon County has issued a bottled water advisory for the entire community. Earlier today (Wednesday), the water system’s wells failed to come online, which resulted in the water tower being depleted of water, affecting approximately 207 customers. A bottled water advisory is in place due to the city issuing a notice last month of increased levels of manganese. Though commonly found in water, the higher level can cause health effects to infants, and is advised to not be given to children six months and under. The water should NOT be boiled, as manganese remains behind when water evaporates, making it more concentrated. Until samples have returned being negative for any bacteria, bottled water should be used for consumption, such as food preparation, brushing teeth, drinking, and making ice. City water may still be used for bathing and general cleaning. This advisory remains in effect until further notice.

⚠️ A substantial road reconstruction project in Brayton will limit access through the summer and is set to get underway next week. According to the Audubon County Road Department, crews will close County Road F65, also known as 320th Street, in the community to strip the existing pavement and replace the surface with a new layer. Construction is expected to last approximately 12 weeks, with a weather-dependent projected end date of Aug. 8. The construction may impact access to homes in the project area at times, but contractors will work with residents to minimize disruptions. Traffic on nearby U.S. Highway 71 should not be impacted by the construction. Questions about this work should be directed to the Audubon County Road Department by calling 712-563-4286 or using the email address included here.

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STATE NEWS
Mississippi River named the most endangered of 2025 by non-profit American Rivers 

By: Madeline Heim | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Delaney Dryfoos | The Lens - May 8, 2025 4:00 pm

The Mississippi River rises to flood stage surrounding a highway outside Memphis in 2016. Memphis is again flooding this week after heavy rains. (Photo by Andrew Breig / Daily Memphian)

The Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river, a national conservation group says, because of federal plans to cut flood relief programs as severe weather threats grow.

American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, has issued an annual list of U.S. rivers it views as most at-risk for the past 40 years. The Mississippi’s place at the top comes as communities along the lower river flooded from torrential rain in early April, and as Trump administration officials consider eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, which helps state and local governments respond to disasters.

The list calls attention to the threats rivers face and prioritizes those for which the public can influence policies that affect their well-being, said Mike Sertle, senior director for American Rivers’ Central Region. For the Mississippi River, he said, the organization’s goal is to press the federal government to maintain a role in disaster relief, which it says is critical to safeguarding people in river communities.

“We don’t disagree that things need to be reviewed and updated,” Sertle said. “But we also see there’s importance to keeping the agency.” full story

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WEEKEND

✅FOR HER: A gift guide for Mother’s Day this weekend!
✅IT’S SIMPLE: What moms really want for Mother’s Day🤣 
✅MOM HACK: The best way to keep your house clean.
✅MOM STRUGGLE: Why your children act differently with you than dad.
✅SATURDAY: Join in on the Sac County Prairie Pedal
✅SUNDAY: Top Rail Saddle Club Mother’s Day Brunch from 9am-noon!

DID YOU KNOW?:
Mother’s Day is the busiest restaurant day of the year.

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