😁 Happy Friday! If you ever feel like your life lacks a little chaos and cooked butter, just remember that in London, people annually sprint down the street flipping pancakes while dressed as beekeepers, skyscrapers, and —why not— a chest of drawers. It’s called Pancake Day, and yes, it’s taken very seriously by people who dress very unseriously.
It’s like if the Boston Marathon were sponsored by IHOP and held in a Spirit Halloween store.

-KSAT

Weekend Weather:
Today ☁️ Hi 73, Sat 🌤️ Hi 69, Sun 🌦️ Hi 74, Mon 🌩️ Hi 72

B&A Club: 
🎂 Happy Birthday
Kenny Hoffmann -- Roselle (3 yrs)
Kendrick Potthoff -- Halbur
Alanah Hausman -- Manning (19 yrs)
Lois Smith -- Lake City (75 years)
Jesus Arreola -- Dedham (7 yrs)
🥂 Happy Anniversary
none reported

MARKETS FROM SHERWOOD

Retail investors’ relentless buying this year is starting to pay off

Retail investors’ decision to “buy the dip” paid off in April, JPMorgan analysts say.

Matt Phillips

After underperforming for much of the year, retail investors’ faith in relentless buy-the-dip strategies is starting to pay off, as a surge in prices of top retail picks like TeslaTSLA $338.92 (-2.52%), PalantirPLTR $127.97 (-1.70%), and NvidiaNVDA $133.77 (-1.16%) has helped them sharply cut losses compared to the market.

Retail investors propped up the markets in April, analysts at JPMorgan say, who produce some of the best granular data on the trading activity of the crowd:

Back in late March, JPM estimated that retail traders had been trailing the market by about 4%.

In fact, retail’s share of activity hit 36% on April 28 and April 29, which JPM analysts called “the highest level in our history.”

For the record, it seems that individual investors have moved relatively quickly to lock in some of those recent gains with sales of some popular stocks.

Here’s JPM’s list of top sales for retail traders over the last week: see list

LOCAL NEWS

May is for cooking beef!

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How to Build a Successful Real Estate Portfolio by 33

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AREA NEWS
Area headlines

⚠️ Regional Water Rural Water Association (RWRWA) has issued the highest mandatory water use restrictions on its Emergency Water Conservation Plan for the region. The region covers five counties, including southern Audubon County and the cities of Exira and Brayton, where water demand has exceeded supply levels, with water sources operating at 25 percent capacity, as of this (Thursday) morning. With drought conditions persisting with below-average rainfall, a “Level RED” advisory and the boil order have been issued until further notice. RWRWA General Manager, Tom Kallman, says, “The priority of use is for human consumption, personal hygiene, and cooking.” Effective immediately, water usage for non-essential things such as watering lawns and gardens, washing vehicles, filling swimming pools, or hot tubs is prohibited. Restaurants may only serve water to customers upon request, leaks must be repaired within 48 hours of detection, and residents must continue to conserve water by taking shorter showers, running dishwashers, and washing machines with full loads only. Audubon County officials will continue to monitor the situation and post daily updates on the Audubon County Emergency Management Facebook page. Audubon County remains in a burn ban until further notice. Individuals switching to well water for source can have well tested for free through the County Health Services, schedule a test by calling 641-747-3972 or using the form here. For additional questions, contact the RWRWA Regional Water Office at 712-343-2413.

🦺 As Iowans gear up for summer adventures on the state’s lakes and rivers, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds everyone to prioritize safety when swimming, boating, or paddling. With warm air temperatures and cool water, conditions can be deceiving. Cold water below 70 degrees can quickly cause hypothermia, even in strong swimmers. Recent rainfall has swollen rivers across parts of Iowa, particularly in the north and central regions. The DNR recommends staying on flat water until river levels drop. For swimmers, tips include wearing life jackets, swimming with a buddy, and learning CPR. Paddlers should avoid low-head dams and downed trees, file float plans, and check river conditions at iowadnr.gov. Boaters are advised to check equipment, avoid alcohol, and ensure life jackets are worn, especially by children. The DNR also encourages residents to pick up litter during outings using free mesh cleanup bags available at various public parks statewide.

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STATE NEWS
Big Grove Brewery opens coffee shop and expands into other cities

Linh Ta

Big Grove Brewery is expanding its footprint across the Midwest, with a taproom opening in Omaha, Nebraska, next month and an eventual sixth location in Kansas City.

Why it matters: The brewery's growth bucks the national trend of a shrinking craft beer industry.

State of play: In June, Big Grove is opening its first out-of-state taproom in Omaha. It also opened its surprising newest venture — Big Grove Coffee Co. — in April.

• The move to expand its offerings stems from changing consumer tastes, says Bryan Farrell, marketing director for Big Grove.

• "It's really hard to get a good fix on Gen Z as they become of legal drinking age," Farrell says. "It does seem like they're drinking less than the generations before."

Flashback: Big Grove opened in Solon in 2013 and opened its Iowa City taproom in 2017. Since then, it's opened taprooms in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, as well as a second production facility in Iowa City.

Zoom in: Several things have helped the brewery continue to expand, including its sheer production size, Farrell says.

• There is a tipping point where breweries either need to get large enough to make the labor and materials costs worth it, or stay small and go into local bottle shops.

• Big Grove distributes in six states, adding Minnesota to its roster last month. The company works with Casey's, Hy-Vee and Fareway to get on shelves.

Between the lines: That's been helpful, especially as foot traffic hasn't fully returned to taprooms since the pandemic, says Noreen Otto, president of the Iowa Brewers Guild.

• Iowa breweries that do well are also incorporating food into their business, Otto says.

• Popular places including Lua Brewing, SingleSpeed and Exile all have their own kitchens.

• "Breweries with food on-site have seen some growth and continue to be fairly resilient," Otto says.

What's next: Expect a continued shift into other beverages, including nonalcoholic beer, canned cocktails and drinks with health benefits.

• Last year, Big Grove purchased a majority share of the THC/CBD drink Climbing Kites.

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• Iowa State basketball schedule update: Cyclones to play Mississippi State in South Dakota

• Iowa basketball: Trevin Jirak landed at his dream school. Now he wants to be 'a great Hawkeye'

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What else!

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• Snoop Dogg reveals surprise new LP was inspired by Trump inauguration backlash

WEEKEND

✅WATCH: Just how much sugar are you consuming daily?😱 
✅READ: Silly Iowa Laws… are you guilty?
✅MOWING SEASON: The reason you have those “gnats” in your yard
✅CHECK IT OUT: A gallery dedicated to all our area 2025 graduates!
✅LISTEN: Catch the latest episode of “Must Know People” with John Ryan!
✅SATURDAY: Tranquil Trails with Forest Spirit at Swan Lake!
✅COMING UP: Live + Local on Thursdays starting in June!
✅MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Carroll County Historical Society Summer Kick Off

DID YOU KNOW?:
Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not! Botanically speaking, a berry has seeds and pulp produced from a single ovary— so the banana fits, but the strawberry doesn’t!

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