😁 Happy Friday! It’s that time of year again… When friendships are tested, family group chats go silent, and every shirt in Iowa is either red or gold. Yep— it’s the annual Iowa vs. Iowa State game. For 60 minutes tomorrow, we’ll yell at the TV like the players can hear us and make bold predictions we’ll “forget” if they’re wrong. Whether you’re repping the Hawkeyes, the Cyclones, or just here for the snacks— let the trash talk begin.

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The bank says the metal could hedge the increased inflation, currency weakness, and poor stock and bond performance typically associated with central banks run by politicians.

Matt Phillips

Gold could serve as a hedge for investors as President Trump continues his push to take political control of the quasi-independent Federal Reserve, analysts at Goldman Sachs say.

In a note published Wednesday, Goldman commodity analysts wrote:

A romp to $5,000 — which, to be clear, Goldman analysts characterize as a “tail risk” scenario — would represent a roughly 40% increase from yesterday’s New York spot closing price of $3,559.26 an ounce, according to FactSet.

But the Trump effect has likely already helped bolster prices for the metal, which has risen more than 35% in 2025, supercharging performance of gold miners like Newmont Corp.NEM $74.98 (-0.25%), which has doubled so far this year. see full story

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Carroll County is asking the publics help for various items that will be used in a Smash Room Fundraiser. The pop-up smash room will consist of ceramic plates, cups, and other breakable objects that participants will be able to destroy, which is often found to be a stress reliever, all while supporting mental health programs in the Carroll community. NAMI staff are asking individuals to look through households for breakable items that are no longer being used to help making the first smash room a success. Items that are not being accepted included glass, mirrors, lightbulbs, pressurized containers or electronics due to safety concerns. Any approved donations can be dropped off at Artworks Studio, 512 N Adams Street in Carroll. Additional details on the Smash Room Fundraiser will be released at a later date.

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They’re a private company, but Pacaso just reserved the Nasdaq ticker “$PCSO.”

No surprise the same firms that backed Uber, eBay, and Venmo already invested in Pacaso. What is unique is Pacaso is giving the same opportunity to everyday investors. And 10,000+ people have already joined them.

Created a former Zillow exec who sold his first venture for $120M, Pacaso brings co-ownership to the $1.3T vacation home industry.

They’ve generated $1B+ worth of luxury home transactions across 2,000+ owners. That’s good for more than $110M in gross profit since inception, including 41% YoY growth last year alone.

And you can join them today for just $2.90/share. But don’t wait too long. Invest in Pacaso before the opportunity ends September 18.

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🍁 The Lake City Betterment Association is gearing up for its annual autumn celebration later this month, and the deadline to register for some of the planned events is approaching this weekend. The Lake City Fall Fest and Chili Cookoff is slated for Sunday, Sept. 14, in downtown. Association Secretary Kat Morris reminds parents to sign their kids up for the Fall Fest Pageant before the weekend is over. A big part of the Fall Fest each year is the hotly contested chili cookoff. Morris says they’ve made some changes this year to ensure there are no barriers for teams that want to enter. A central theme for Lake City’s Fall Fest is family-friendly fun, and Morris says that is the case again for 2025’s schedule. More than 30 vendors are expected to have stands set up around the square, and Morris says the kids will have all kinds of activities to participate in. Participants can also join in the scarecrow decorating contest, and stakes can be claimed on the south side of the square beginning Monday, Sept. 8. While all the activities, chili-tasting, and more are going on, DJ Erkenbrack will be providing live music on the square from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Again, Fall Fest is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, in downtown Lake City.

🏡 Crews have started moving dirt earlier this week for a project Region XII Council of Governments (COG), in partnership with the City of Manning, is completing for a workforce housing duplex. The Manning City Council approved during the Aug. 19 meeting to sign over three city-owned lots located on Iowa Drive in the southern part of the community to be utilized for Region XII to create additional housing opportunities. City Administrator Dawn Meyer says this partnership benefits both Region XII and the city, as Manning was named a 2024 Iowa Thriving Community. Local Assistance Director for Region XII Chris Whitaker says Region XII has completed several workforce housing projects over the last five years but this is the first one in Manning. The dirt work started on Tuesday, which Whitaker says makes him hopeful that the building will be available next year. The Workforce Housing Tax credits was designed to provide tax benefits in refund of sales, service or use taxes paid to the developer during construction to help offset the cost of building more housing opportunities in Iowa communities. The Manning duplex will be a singular structure with two-units that span across the three lots.

☑ The Lake City City Council has approved of the hiring of Mikala Dorman as the new City Administrator/Clerk. Dorman, a native from the area, was selected out of four finalist that were interviewed on Aug. 19. She has an accounting degree, along with other qualifications that made her selected as the ideal candidate for the position. Dorman will begin serving in the administrative role on Sept. 24, replacing Interim Janon Douglas and Lee Vogt who worked together to cover the position after the resignation of Jacob Matthews in March.

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As Powerball surges toward a near-record jackpot, one Iowan came as close as you can get to winning the billion-dollar prize.

Iowa Lottery players won just more than 68,000 prizes amounting to $343,493 in the Sept. 3 Powerball drawing, according to a news release from the lottery. There are nine prize levels, ranging from $4 to the Powerball jackpot.

One Powerball ticket purchased in Iowa was one number away from winning the jackpot. The ticket matched four of the first five numbers. While the person's heart may have sunk at the news of the fifth digit, they still walked away with a $50,000 prize.

The one-digit-off ticket came from Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh at 912 N. Jefferson Way in Indianola.

More: Jackpot! Here are Iowa's five biggest Powerball winners

The jackpot is now estimated to be worth $1.7 billion, with a cash value of $770.3 million.

The next drawing is on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Powerball tickets can be purchased until 8:59 p.m. on the evening of the drawing in Iowa, according to the Iowa Lottery. Drawings take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:59 p.m.

MORE STATE NEWS:

✅ DRIVE SAFELY: We’re seeing more farm equipment on the roads starting now.
✅ ALL THINGS FALL: Events at Deal’s Orchard are coming up quick!
✅ IT’S BACK: New pumpkin spice, fall flavored products that have hit the shelves already.
✅ BAKE: A recipe that will leave your house smelling like autumn.
✅ MUNCHIES: Try these tailgate-ready recipes.
✅ TONIGHT: The Shanx, live at Carroll National!
✅ SATURDAY: Head to the Carroll Farmers Market!
✅ SUNDAY: Take it easy and enjoy the view on the Sauk Rail Trail.

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