😁 Happy Friday!  Want to feel happier? Put up your Christmas tree in November. According to Psychologist Deborah Serani, people who put up their Christmas tree in November tend to be happier, as early decorating can boost mood by creating a sense of nostalgia, excitement for the holidays, and a positive association with the festive season. “Christmas decorating will spike dopamine, a feel-good hormone,” she said.
-Rheana Murray, Today

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MARKETS FROM SHERWOOD
Warner Bros. scores its first quarterly profit in years as Max becomes a profit puppy

Nia Warfield

Earnings from Gotham… Shares of Warner Bros. DiscoveryWBD $9.36 (11.93%) surged 12% yesterday after the media titan dropped streamy Q3 earnings. While its sales dipped 4% in the quarter, the company secured a $135M profit — its first in more than two years. Its Max streaming service drove the surprise earnings, with revenue jumping 8% and a record 7M+ new subs. That helped Max notch higher ad sales and boost revenue per user.

• Maximized: Warner said fans of hit shows “House of the Dragon” and “Last of Us” have tuned in to its new series, “The Penguin,” whose premiere racked up 10M+ viewers.

• Warner’s movie biz didn’t sparkle: Theater revenue sank 40% after “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and “Twisters” fell short at the box office (last year it had “Barbie”).  full report

LOCAL NEWS

Kuemper Student And UI Children's Hospital Patient, Austin Molhoff, Hosts Toy/Supply Drive For Other Kids And Families At The Hospital

A Kuemper Catholic student is hosting a supply drive to collect toys for children receiving treatment at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, where he first became a patient when he was an infant. Austin Mollhoff, who is now 8, was just 10 months old when he was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, craniopharyngioma. His mother, Jen Mollhoff, says Austin has undergone countless surgeries and treatments over the last eight years. Rather than dwell on the challenges of childhood cancer, Austin is instead focusing on the other patients in the hospital. Mollhoff says her son is collecting all sorts of items, from toys for the children in the hospital to support materials for their parents. They’ve put together a wish list online for people to look at items and quickly order. Mollhoff says people can drop off donations through Nov. 22. Austin will then deliver the items to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital later this month.

Links to Austin Mollhoff’s supply and toy drive are included below. Mollhoff says Austin would be ecstatic to bring piles of donated gifts to the kids receiving treatment at the hospital, and every contribution makes a difference for a patient and their family.
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Austin's Toy Drive Wish List
UI Donation Guidelines

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AREA NEWS
Area headlines

🌼 Audubon County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) recognizes Megan Steiner, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Steiner jumps back and forth between the emergency department, Med-Surg and the Outpatient Clinic and was submitted for this award by a previous co-worker, Joan Bauer. The nomination letter stated, “Megan is an example of what the DAISY Award embodies. She is a professional, competent nurse who cares for her patients with compassion and respect. Megan possesses the knowledge needed to provide patients with the best care. Megan continues to improve her knowledge and skills above and beyond the required continuing education so that she can ensure that her patients are receiving the utmost care at ACMH. She is excellent with providing education to patients and their family concerning their plan of care and how the care team can work toward reaching goals that will ensure that patients can achieve the best quality of life upon discharge. FULL STORY

🚨 On Election night, Sac County Sheriff’s Office placed a $10.9 million bond to construct a new jail and update the law enforcement facility. The measure needed to pass with 60 percent of votes in favor of the bond, just shy of that by a mere 1.21 percent. McClure says, “At first glance, this appears to be a failure. Likewise, this result also tells us that 58.79 percent of those who voted yesterday (Tuesday) did vote yes to develop our infrastructure to keep our staff and community safe.” This was the first attempt to pass the referendum, which was estimated to raise taxes by approximately $0.058 per $1,000 of taxable assessed valuation. McClure wants to thank the Board of Supervisors for putting this measure for a public vote, and supporting the project. He adds, “We will continue to find a solution that is fiscally responsible and will mitigate liabilities for Sac County taxpayers. In the days and weeks to come, we will be reevaluating what our next steps will be to ensure the ongoing safety of our community.”

🏥 Manning Regional Healthcare Center is hosting several informational sessions for Medicare enrollees later this month. The Friday, Nov. 22, program focuses on Medicare Part D, and a general “Welcome to Medicare” seminar will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26, to help beneficiaries navigate 2025 changes. At the first program, MRHC staff will offer free, confidential assistance to help Medicare beneficiaries review and compare Medicare Part D and Advantage Plan options. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 712-655-2072. Participants are encouraged to bring their medication list and Medicare cards. The Nov. 26 seminar, organized by Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), will cover Parts A and B, Prescription Drug Benefits (Part D), and tips on avoiding Medicare fraud. Attendees must register by Nov. 18 using the same phone number. Beginning in 2025, Medicare Part D will have a $2,000 out-of-pocket drug spending cap and offer an installment option for drug costs. Those unable to attend these programs can schedule an appointment with SHIIP Counselor Nancy Danner, who is available every Wednesday at MRHC.

LOCAL SPORTS
KCIM Sports Rewind Fall All-Star Festivities

KCIM Sports Rewind All-Star Festivities, brought to you by St Anthony Rehabilitation Services for the fall sports season with Volleyball, Football, Cross Country and Girls Swimming will be held on Sunday, November 10th at the Carroll High School Gym. Details are below. full details and list of athletes

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• Macke Motors Photo Gallery

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• St. Anthony Athletes of the Week 

• Teamwork with Olsen’s Outdoor Power

If you want the latest local sports anytime when you want it, download our APP to read, listen, and watch everything our local sports department has to offer!

SUPPORT

The 2024 Carroll Firemen’s Dance is this weekend, and supporters still have time to purchase tickets or donate in support of the Carroll Fire Department. Fire Chief Dan Hannasch says the volunteer firefighters have already wrapped up their door-to-door sales throughout town, but that doesn’t mean residents have missed out on joining the department for a night of fun at the Carrollton Centre. Hannasch understands not everybody will be able to join them Saturday night during the Carroll Firemen’s Dance, but they have other ways for people to support the local department. Carroll’s department is almost entirely made up of volunteers, and the money raised ensures they are outfitted with the equipment they need to respond to all types of emergencies, from car accidents and field fires to hazardous material spills and carbon monoxide alarms. This year marks the 102nd annual Carroll Firemen’s Dance. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Carrollton Centre, with entertainment provided by Third Wish. If you would still like to send donations to the department here are a few ways you can do that.
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Venmo: @Carroll-FireDept
Mail checks to: 801 Bella Vista Dr., Carroll, IA 51401

STATE NEWS
Estimated 2M gallons of wastewater discharged in Sioux City, some reached Missouri River
Cami Koons

The Bacon Creek Channel was reported to be dry before an equipment failure caused a wastewater discharge into the channel which flows into the Missouri River. (Photo via Google Maps)

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources responded to a wastewater spill in Sioux City, where an estimated 2 million gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into the Bacon Creek Channel, which flows into the Missouri River. 

No fish kills have been observed, and according to a press release, the creek channel was dry prior to the equipment failure at a nearby lift station where the spill occurred.

Scott Wilson, the supervisor for the DNR field office in Spencer that received the call, said the dry channel would have minimized the amount of untreated wastewater that could have reached the Missouri River. 

It also means DNR does not have an estimated amount of discharge that entered the Missouri River.

Wilson said there was no visible impact to the river but the department has advised recreational users to exercise caution downstream. 

“Better safe than sorry,” Wilson said. read more

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WEEKEND
To Do List

✅FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT: Keep up the appearance of your front porch, even in the cold months!
✅NO EFFORT: Try these few-ingredient crock pot dump meals for cozy dinners.
✅REMINISCE: How many of these 2000’s Jingles do you know word for word?
✅BEFORE FALL IS OVER: 28 things to do in November before it gets too cold.
✅START SHOPPING: A list of gift ideas your toddler will love!
✅RAISE THE ROOF: Brincks Exteriors is here to lend a hand to someone in need. ✅GETTING FESTIVE: Find the Turkey on our website, you might win a prize!
✅LISTEN: Catch up on “Must Know People”, John Ryan’s podcast!
✅TONIGHT: ‘Cocktails by the Fireplace’ it’s the Annual FRC Giving Gala
✅DON’T MISS: Templeton Sacred Heart Annual Staley’s Chicken Dinner

RANDOM FACTS
There are 350 slices of pizza eaten in the United States every second. 

GAMES
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Crossword Time: For those of you that wake up each morning wanting a challenge—how fast can you finished this quiz. Ready…get set…go.

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