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Weekend Weather:
Today 🌦️ Hi 98, Sat 🌤️ Hi 99, Sun ☀️ Hi 98, Mon ⚡️ Hi 90

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MARKETS FROM SHERWOOD
TKO jumps as Wall Street hypes live event boom for the WWE parent company

Analysts see upside from TKO’s popular live entertainment footprint and upcoming UFC deal.

Nia Warfield

TKO TKO $176.11 (4.76%) shares are up 5% Wednesday, the second-best performer among S&P 500 constituents, after the WWE and UFC parent got a bullish nod from Bernstein.

The firm reiterated its “outperform” rating on the stock as the company continues to invest and see strong momentum in live sports entertainment. Analysts also highlighted the companies’ “festivilizing” of events as an attractive growth opportunity. TKO continues to post record results at marquee events.

In April, WrestleMania 41 became WWE’s most watched and highest-grossing show ever, with on-site merch sales up 45% year over year and e-commerce revenue up 86%. Bernstein also flagged the company’s upcoming UFC media rights renewal as a major tailwind, suggesting the deal could top $1 billion annually as sponsorships continue to scale.

TKO shares are up 68% over the past year. see stock

LOCAL NEWS

Get Out Of The Heat This Weekend To Support Animal Rescue Of Carroll At Westgate Mall

The Westgate Mall in Carroll will have some furry visitors this weekend as the Carroll Chamber of Commerce and local businesses host Cause 4 Paws, a fundraiser to support the Animal Rescue of Carroll. Chamber Business Development Director Roseanne Nees says nearly a dozen businesses have partnered for the event, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. Nees says the Animal Rescue of Carroll will also have several adoptable cats and dogs at the mall who are looking for their forever homes. This is the second time the Westgate Mall has hosted Cause 4 Paws. It was the brainchild of Touch of Country owner Dee Svensson, who organized the first event this winter with True Value and Jeannine’s Hallmark. The National Weather Service forecasts heat indices to reach over 100^o F this weekend, and Nees and Svensson say Cause 4 Paws will be a great way to get out of the house this weekend without having to brave the scorching temperatures. Again, Cause 4 Paws is slated for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westgate Mall in Carroll this coming Saturday. see story

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PRESS RELEASE
Two Day: Golf & Music Festival at Carroll National in support of the Nick Nurse Foundation

Thank you once again for your support of last year’s Golf & Music Event. Your participation and contribution were instrumental in making it a tremendous success. We’re excited to announce that the Golf & Music Festival is returning this summer for two unforgettable days of live entertainment, philanthropy, and community celebration. Taking place August 7–8, 2025, at Carroll National Golf Club, this exclusive two-day outdoor event combines a premier golf experience with world-class live musical performances—all in support of the Nick Nurse Foundation. We are thrilled to share that our golf packages are 85% sold out! If you’re a music lover, we have fantastic performances that you won’t want to miss. If you haven’t already purchased a golf package or music tickets, grab your friends and enjoy a day of fun. Here is the link to purchase tickets:

🔗 Music Festival Info & Tickets – Carroll National Golf Club

Thank you again for being a valued part of our community – we hope to see you at this year’s event!

Warm regards,

Nick Nurse Foundation Team

AREA NEWS
Area headlines

🏍️ Due to the dangerously high temperatures forecasted for this week, the Breda American Legion Riders have decided to postpone their annual District 8 Legacy Run. The more than 110-mile ride was initially planned to take off from the Breda American Legion on the morning of Saturday, June 21, but has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 28. Only the date has changed for the ride, which includes stops at Mike’s Bar and Grill in Schleswig, Tiny’s Bar in Mapleton, Buffalo Joe’s Roadhouse in Smithland, and the Country Pumpkin in Boyer, with an endpoint back at the Breda American Legion. Legion Rider Gary Schmitz says the local ride is tied to the American Legion’s National Legacy Run, slated for later this year. Registration for the District 8 Legacy Run opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, with a cost of $20 per rider and $10 per passenger, which increases to $20 if they want to join in the ride’s poker game. The ride begins at 10 a.m. Schmitz says their event also features door prizes for participants to win. Schmitz adds the Legacy Run isn’t exclusive to motorcycles. Almost anything with wheels, within reason, can join in the fun. Money raised by the American Legion’s National Legacy Run and the local district events previously supported the Legacy Scholarship for children of veterans killed or wounded in service to the nation. Schmitz says that the fund is now self-sustaining, so proceeds shifted to fund American Legion programs and service officers, who assist veterans and their families navigate the complexities of the VA and veteran benefits. Again, the 2025 District 8 American Legion Run begins Saturday, June 28, in Breda at 10 a.m., with registration opening at 9 a.m. Additional information is included with this story on our website.

🏞️ The City of Glidden has recently added a few new nature inspired play structures at Northland Park, with plans in the works to add more features. City Administrator, Brooke Peterson, says officials were looking to create a new type of space for families to enjoy that is right by the trial. Structures featured at the addition incorporate play that is inspired by the outdoors. City officials wish to extend a thank you to the Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation and Community Foundation of Carroll County which provided the grant funding to make this project come to life. Pictures of the Nature Play located in the northeast corner of Northland Park can be found here.

🏗️ Substantial changes are underway in Dedham this year, including infrastructure, recreation, and housing, thanks to some assistance from the Region XII Council of Governments. Local Assistance Director Chris Whitaker says the most significant piece is a substantial overhaul of the city’s water distribution system. Whitaker adds city leaders’ focus goes beyond what is underground. He says they’ve also been pursuing “quality of place” improvements in recent years, from their public parks to their ballfield. Like many rural Iowa towns, workforce housing has been high on Dedham’s priority list, and Whitaker says two new homes will be available in town by the end of the year thanks to a partnership between the city and Region XII. Region XII offers a range of services, including grant writing and regional planning, to municipal governments in Sac, Crawford, Carroll, Greene, Audubon, and Guthrie Counties, as well as Dallas Center, De Soto, Perry, Redfield, and Woodward in Dallas County.

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STATE NEWS
Union, brewery partner on beer to help injured and sick Ankeny firefighters

Phillip Sitter Des Moines Register

Key Points AI-assisted summary

• The Ankeny firefighters union partnered with Firetrucker Brewery to create Union Kolsch Ale to support a fund for injured or ill firefighters and their families.

• A portion of the ale's can and keg sales goes to the Adam Nelsen Welfare Fund, named after a late Ankeny firefighter and paramedic.

• The beer is expected to be available in Ankeny and beyond in various stores and restaurants, as well as on tap at Firetrucker.

The Ankeny firefighters’ union’s collaborative fundraising effort with a local brewery to protect the health of their own and ultimately serve the wider community will soon be on store shelves and on tap across Iowa. 

The Ankeny Professional Firefighters Local 4814 union has partnered with Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny to create Union Kolsch Ale, sales of which union president Nick DeVries said will help Ankeny firefighters take care of expenses not covered by insurance when they or their family members are injured or fall ill. But DeVries said the ultimate goal is to find ways to give back to the community that supports them. 

Ideally, there won’t be sick or injured firefighters or family to take care of, DeVries said. But firefighters face higher risks of cancer diagnoses and deaths than the general public. And that can mean travel and lodging expenses, gas cards and groceries that need to be paid for. 

But given “we’ve got a great community we serve on a daily basis,” DeVries said he also would like to explore finding a local charity to support through the welfare fund. 

The union’s Adam Nelsen Welfare Fund — named after an Ankeny firefighter and paramedic who died in 2018 — receives 5% of can and keg sales of Union Kolsch Ale, which the union and Firetrucker launched in May with an event at the brewery, located inside an old Ankeny Fire Department station at 713 S.W. Third St. full story

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WEEKEND

✅FIRE UP THE GRILL: Get excited for grilling all summer long!
✅SUMMERTIME TRADITION: Which level of “toasted” are you?
✅SUN SAFETY: 9 of the best sunscreens for the summer!
✅VACATION: Make the most of your travels this summer with these tips!
✅LISTEN: Catch the latest episode of “Must Know People” with John Ryan!
✅GIVEAWAY: Keep an eye on KKRL, KCIM, and KIKD Facebook pages for a chance to win free Culver’s treats😋 
✅COMING UP: Live + Local on Thursdays!
✅MERCHANTS BASEBALL: Summer FAMILY FUN for all at Merchants Park!
✅TONIGHT: Hard Cider, Live Music, Food Trucks, and entertainment for kids
✅SATURDAY: The Shanx LIVE at Mac & Rita’s at Carroll National
✅SUNDAY: Join friends and family in support for Caltrider’s Calavry

CORN SWEAT:

In late summer, Iowa’s cornfields release moisture through evapotranspiration— up to 3,000 gallons per acre per day! This “corn sweat” can boost humidity by as much as 40%, making Iowa summers feel extra sticky and tropical

GAMES
Ready…Get Set…Go

Jump into Today’s Mini Crossword: For those of you that wake up each morning wanting a challenge—how fast can you finish this game. Ready…get set…go.

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