😁 Happy Friday! This year’s Super Bowl halftime show had a lot of fans buzzing, but not just for the performance. The real conversation starter? Drake’s reaction to Kendrick Lamar playing “Not Like Us.” What started as a subtle moment has exploded into a full-fledged beef, sparking debates about loyalty, rivalry, and who truly runs the rap game. Here’s a break down of the tension between these two icons and what it means for hip-hop’s power dynamics.

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SNACKS FROM SHERWOOD

🥚 The market got egged

Market got egged in the morning, cleaned itself up by midafternoon

Stocks stumbled yesterday, with many indexes taking a midmorning plunge before recovering most of their losses over the course of the day. The cause of that? A developing realization that rate cuts ain’t coming any time soon. The cause of that? A CPI report that came in with inflation running higher than expected. The cause of that? Eggs, mainly.

Not even crypto was immune from the ova reaction, with the price of bitcoin diving sharply after the report dropped. This then revived the hearty debate of whether bitcoin is an inflation hedge, an intellectual exercise that distracted traders and presumably wasted enough time for the price of bitcoin to stabilize anyway, and at pretty much exactly the same price it held just before the report.

Either way, the CPI report certainly gave investors pause for a few reasons:

• The egg shock is big: the price of eggs is up 53% year over year, which is tough to stomach and will have implications for the cost of raw materials across the grocery and food service business. 

• Disinflation — a decline in the rate of inflation, which is different from deflation but still very important — had begun in the summer of 2022, only to slow down around the summer of 2023. This inflation pop means that disinflation is pretty much well and truly done. 

• Some policies advocated by the White House may have inflationary side effects, so many had been banking on a little wiggle room in the inflation rate to see those policies (like tariffs) through. We may not be so lucky.

The Takeaway

Inflation, which has infuriated consumers for years and served as the bane of elected leaders the world over, has investors spooked. Whether this is a one-off month or just the beginning, if anything it means the Fed’s not expected to touch that dial until September at the earliest.

LOCAL NEWS

Carroll City Council Road Width Choice Could Limit On-Street Parking For 12th Street

The Carroll City Council is moving forward with one of the more cost-effective options for the road width on the estimated $5 million 12th Street reconstruction project, but the route they have chosen may limit on-street parking in some areas. Twelfth Street is currently 26 feet wide and features one-sided on-street parking. However, Public Works Director Randy Krauel says this layout no longer complies with the city’s “Complete Streets” policy or federal and state recommendations for arterial roads and must be widened. Staff recommended the final 28’ option with on-street parking and full sidewalk replacement. Krauel notes that the city has experience securing design exceptions from the DOT, most recently on 18th Street, where on-street parking is allowed on one side of the 31’-wide road. Sidewalks in the project area are generally considered to be in good condition despite their age. However, Krauel says the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becomes a factor when the city starts working on older infrastructure. Existing ADA regulations require new sidewalks to have a running slope of no more than five percent and a cross slope below two percent. Ward 2 Councilman Jason Atherton questions the need to tear out and replace acceptable sidewalks when the city’s focus is on the road. City Manager Aaron Kooiker says the city is bound by federal law, so if any work is done on sidewalks, all of them in the project area must be made compliant. Ward 3 Councilman Kyle Bauer says it would be challenging to force property owners to replace sidewalks at their expense. full story

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🍇 Rustic River Winery & Vineyard near Lake View has been named the 2025 Vineyard of the Year by the Iowa Wine Growers Association for its commitment to superior viticulture and contributions to Iowa’s wine industry. The vineyard, which is owned and operated by Norm and Marsha Phillips, has flourished through years of dedication, innovation, and hard work. Visitors frequently remark on the vineyard’s scenic beauty, calling it “a little slice of heaven.” Rustic River’s story began in 2009 after their son, Andrew, an Iowa State University agronomy student, sparked the idea. The family planted their first acre of cold-hardy grapes, gradually expanding while restoring a 1920s barn into a winery, which opened in 2017. Today, the Phillips family, including four children and 15 grandchildren, continues to run the vineyard, blending their farming heritage with a passion for winemaking. The Rustic River Winery & Vineyards’ award was announced during the annual Iowa Specialty Producers Conference hosted at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny earlier this week.

📣 Three area schools sent group entries to the large-group state speech contest last weekend, with IKM-Manning advancing three events to the All-State Festival. Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District (CSD) had eight students submit a television news segment, earning an overall II rating. AR-WE-VA CSD’s improve group participated, achieving an overall II rating. IKM-Manning had nine events this year, with eight earning I ratings. Three pieces will also advance to the All-State Festival on Feb. 22 at Iowa State University in Ames. Two groups will be performing at the festival, television news “Mystery of the Enigma: Season 2 Episode 4: Cryptids” featuring Josiah Conner, Justine Koski, Olivia Robinson, Linda Valentine, Kennah Woebke, Ben Ramsey, Nathanael Conner, Jacey Fuchs and Reagan Hoffman, and short film: “Reflections” featuring Lauren Greving, Ma’Kai Prothro, Adalyn Stribe, Linda Valentine, Katelyn Wittrock and Laura McCarville. Non-performing nomination, solo mime “Reflections Rewritten” by Emily Albertsen will also be honored on Feb. 22 at All-State. The complete list of state speech results here.

🐄 The search for Iowa’s Best Burger is back as the 16th annual competition launches, giving restaurants and burger lovers the chance to celebrate the state’s best beef creations. The contest is hosted by the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) and highlights the partnership between Iowa’s cattle producers and the food industry. Winning can be a game-changer for restaurants, as seen by last year’s champion, JJ’s Tavern + Grill in Ankeny. After taking the top spot, the restaurant saw burger sales soar 495 percent, selling 7,746 burgers in May alone. IBIC Marketing and Communications Director Kylie Peterson says, “Through initiatives like Iowa’s Best Burger contest, we aim to highlight the quality and flavor of beef while fostering a sense of community and culinary pride.” To be eligible, a restaurant must offer a 100-percent real beef patty served on a bun or bread product. Nominations open Feb. 10 and close March 10 at www.iabeef.org. Ten finalists will be announced on March 17, with a winner revealed on May 1 to kick off Beef Month in May. Previous winners from the area include the Sac County Cattle Company of Sac City in 2010, Coon Bowl III of Coon Rapids in 2012, and Smokin’ Hereford BBQ in Storm Lake in 2017.

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STATE NEWS
Des Moines to consider redeveloping 300 blocks of housing

Jason Clayworth

About 300 city blocks would be redeveloped through a mix of acquisitions, demolitions and infill reconstruction under a draft housing strategy presented to the city council this week.

Why it matters: The annual $60-million-plus that governments spend to improve DSM's housing won't boost overall conditions without whole-block redevelopment, Charles Buki, director of Colorado-based urban planning firm CZB, told council members.

• DSM has "an albatross" of 45,000 small and often neglected homes, Buki said.

Catch up quick: DSM has among the oldest housing stock in the nation, with nearly 28% of homes built in 1939 or earlier compared to 12% nationally, according to Census estimates.

• Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on revitalization in recent decades, but problems with housing conditions and affordability are still widespread.

• CZB was hired last year for $200,000 to help draft the first citywide plan to guide future housing decisions.

Driving the news: This week's recommendations include voluntary property buyouts to help redevelop entire city blocks.

• The focus would be on a few blocks at a time that would be completed over decades.

How it works: It's unlikely that some property owners would sell, which Buki told the council is fine because each block would be developed differently based on its characteristics and open spaces.

• Contiguous properties could be acquired mostly for new housing with market factors influencing improvements or redevelopment of the remaining older homes, he said.

Zoom in: Specific blocks were not identified in this week's presentation, but examples given include areas along Southridge and Merle Hay malls, East 14th Street and the Fairgrounds neighborhood. rest of the story

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WEEKEND
To Do List

✅PARENTS WITH CHILDREN: Is snow safe to eat?
✅VALENTINE’S: Stop by Prep & Plate for a prearranged Valentine basket for your special someone!
✅HAPPY MEDIUM: Simple tips to make your weekend rejuvenating and productive.
✅SIZE MATTERS: Why choosing the right size mattress is crucial for a good night sleep.
✅WARM IT UP: The best slow-cooker hot chocolate recipe!
✅FLU SEASON: Here’s what to look for.
✅FRIDAY: John Caparulo’s Comedy Show at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson!
✅SATURDAY: Chili Cookoff at The 4R’s Tavern in Roselle!

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Japanese Macaques, also known as “snow monkeys” have been observed making and playing with snowballs. We’re not the only mammals to enjoy a good snowball fight!

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