😁 Happy Friday!  After years of New Year’s resolution culture, there’s growing debate about whether these yearly promises actually do more harm than good. Some argue they set unrealistic expectations and create unnecessary pressure, while others push back, claiming it’s the perfect time for a fresh start. Is it time to retire the “resolution” or reframe it completely?
By now, half of us have already forgotten our resolutions… the other half are just too ashamed to admit they didn’t make it past day 3. Is this really progress?

-Vogue

Weekend Weather:
Today 🌥️ Hi 33, Sat 🌤️ Hi 33, Sun 🌤️ Hi 31, Mon 🌤️ Hi 44

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🎂 Happy Birthday
Tiffini Worley (47 yrs)
Morgan Masching -- Breda (16 yrs) - KIKD
Oaklynn Halbur -- Carroll (4 yrs)
Lauren Evans -- Auburn (10 yrs)
John Stork -- Breda (21 yrs) - KKRL
Mittchell Hagge - Westside (31 yrs)
Leah Snyder - Mt. Carmel
Frankie Weubker - Carroll (9 yrs)
🥂 Happy Anniversary
none reported

MARKETS FROM SHERWOOD

CLOUDY

American Airlines shares plunge on a gloomy forecast — but its credit-card biz is thriving

Rebecca Moretti / Friday, January 24, 2025

Middle seat, last row… where American AirlinesAAL $17.02 (-8.74%) is mentally after earnings. The airline’s stock descended 9% yesterday after it unloaded a bummer forecast: it expects a larger-than-expected loss for this quarter as its costs rise. Last quarter wasn’t bad: Q4 profit surged and sales rose 5%. For the full year, it notched a record $54B in sales. But investors are focused on the flight plan and American’s direction was disappointing, especially compared to that of its rivals.

• DeltaDAL $68.00 (-0.49%) and UnitedUAL $103.20 (-4.60%) earlier this month gave rosier-than-expected outlooks on booming demand. Delta’s longtime CEO, Ed Bastian, said he expected 2025 to be “the best financial year in our history” as global travel keeps booming.

• United unloaded a record Q4 profit that was up 64% on the year thanks to falling fuel costs. For the full year, it flew 174M passengers — also a record. Delta’s Q4 profit dropped from a year earlier, but investors boosted the stock on solid sales growth and a sunny outlook. rest of the story

LOCAL NEWS

Kuemper Sophomore, Emmett Juergens, Earns Trip To D.C. In VFW's "Voice Of Democracy" Essay Contest

A Kuemper Catholic sophomore, Emmett Juergens, will head to Washington, D.C., in March after winning first place in the Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) “Voice of Democracy” essay contest. This year’s theme was “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision,” and Juergens says it started as a class assignment. In his essay, Juergens says our nation is not quite what the founders had imagined; it is more than they could have hoped. The journey to the national contest had a few stops on the way. Juergens initially advanced by winning the local VFW Ralph G. Neppel Post #2642 contest, earning a $100 scholarship. He then won the VFW District contest, which came with another $100 scholarship. The state contest was held in Des Moines earlier this month, and Juergens placed first there as well, winning a $2,500 scholarship. Each state sends a representative to the VFW Washington Conference, scheduled for March 2 through 6, to present their entry again. The winner of the national contest receives a $35,000 college scholarship. Juergens says he is thankful for the opportunity to visit the national capital and for the chance to showcase his patriotism.

Emmett Juergens is the son of Pete and Shelli Juergens of Carroll. A copy of Juergens’ entry is included here.

More Local Headlines

• ISU President Visits Carroll Area FFA Students Monday Afternoon

• CCGP/Chamber Of Commerce Hosts First Legislative Forum Of 2025 Session On Saturday At New Hope

• Everyone Is Welcome To A Spaghetti Dinner And Silent Auction Fundraiser For Conner Cook

• Residents Avoid Injury In Tuesday Night House Fire In Carroll

AREA NEWS
Area headlines

 📚️ Those who wish to support the Coon Rapids-Bayard Education Foundation with their 9th annual trivia night need to register soon as the deadline is today (Friday, Jan. 24th). For almost a decade, the CR-B Education Foundation has hosted this annual fundraiser to assist teachers and staff in the district purchase additional materials and supplies to enhance learning opportunities. The theme for this year is Hollywood, and teams are welcome to dress in costumes and decorate their table for a chance to win additional prizes. This year’s trivia night will be held on Feb. 8 at the Coon Rapids American Legion, featuring ten rounds of trivia, games and prizes. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the questions rolling out at 6:30 p.m. Teams of up to eight players can participate for $240, with CR-B staff eligible to play for free. A cash bar will be available, but teams are encouraged to bring their own food. Again, break out those fancy-dress clothes and sunglasses and join the CR-B Education Foundation for their Hollywood Trivia Night on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Coon Rapids American Legion. Registration forms can be found here.

🛤️ Union Pacific is currently investigating an incident involving a semi and a train Wednesday afternoon in Denison. At approximately 3:45 p.m., a semi collided with a UP train at the Wescott Road crossing, adjacent to U.S Highway 30 west of Denison by the Andersons Denison Ethanol plant. UP is still investigating  the cause of the accident, but does report no crew members aboard the train were injured. The Denison Fire Department, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, among other agencies, all assisted UP at the scene. Pictures from the accident can be found using the link included here.

🚑️ The Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association was awarded $300,000 by the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development grant program to assisting with funding for a new ambulance service station in southwest Webster County. The Southwest Webster Ambulance has been fundraising since 2021 to cover construction costs for a new 50’x70’x16’ facility, to accommodate the newer and larger ambulances of the present that were not developed in 1970’s when the original building was built. CEO and General Manager of WCCTA Marcie Boerner (Burner) says the $300,000 grant is provided by the USDA and the Rural Utility Service specifically funded to utility services to assist in rural development. With the $300,000 grant from USDA and a $60,000 donation from WCCTA, the SWWA is a lot closer to the $450,000 price tag for the project. Boerner says this opportunity is really a win-win for the organizations. Construction of the new facility is expected to beginning sometime this spring. Boerner says WCCTA is proud to be able to continue assisting with community projects and promote a much-needed service for the area. Once the new ambulance building is complete, SWWA will be donating the existing facility to the City of Gowrie, which plans for it to be utilized as a police station.

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STATE NEWS
Wahlburgers to exit Hy-Vee stores

Jason Clayworth

Hy-Vee is closing its 79 in-store Wahlburgers and replacing them with its Market Grille brand.

Why it matters: The split signals the Iowa-based grocery chain's commitment to offering more selection via its own in-store food service, Supermarket News reports.

• And Wahlburgers wasn't happy with the performance of its Hy-Vee locations and will now focus on standalone restaurants, CEO Randy Sharpe told Restaurant Business.

Catch up quick: Wahlburgers is owned by Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, actors Donnie and Mark.

• The grocery and restaurant chains' collaboration began about a decade ago.

• By 2020, Hy-Vee announced it was converting all its Market Grille restaurants into Wahlburgers. rest of the story

MORE STATE NEWS:

• Lawmakers introduce new casino moratorium bills, potentially blocking Cedar Rapids proposal

• Iowa’s largest school district unveils a 10-year plan to reverse declining enrollment

• Lawmakers reprise bill requiring fetal development curriculum for grades 1 through 12

• Big 12 basketball power rankings: Houston leaps Iowa State for No. 1

• How Drew Thelwell became a fan favorite: 'It comes from the heart'

MORE NEWS
What else!

• Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

• LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record

• Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

• ‘Boston Calling 2025’ to feature multi-genre lineup headlined by Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy

• The Red Clay Strays: Tiny Desk Concert

WEEKEND
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✅CURDLED MILK: The best cottage cheese recipes for more protein in your diet!
✅MOISTURIZE: A guide to keeping your hands ultra soft during dry skin season.
✅TUNE IN: Be caller number 6 to qualify!
✅BELOW FREEZING: The outdoor fun doesn’t have to end when it’s cold outside!
✅FILL YOUR TANK: In case your parents didn’t teach you…
✅READ: Myths vs. Facts about warming up your car on a cold day.
✅SATURDAY: Western Night with Jake Gill at Carroll National!
✅SUNDAY: Glidden Park & Rec Bingo!

RANDOM FACTS:
Historically, ketchup was sold as medicine, with an American doctor promoting tomato pills to cure ailments like indigestion and diarrhea.

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