😁 Happy Friday!  Happy New Year and welcome to the very first Friday of 2025! As we step into a brand new year, there’s something invigorating about the fresh start that January brings. It’s a time to set intentions, dream big, and embrace the possibilities ahead. Here’s to making 2025 a year of growth, joy, and new adventures!

Weekend Weather:
Today ⛅️ Hi 20, Sat ☁️ Hi 15, Sun 🌨️ Hi 15, Mon ⛅️ Hi 14

B&A Club: 
🎂 Happy Birthday
Sarah Steffes -- Carroll (43 yrs)
Lynda Dukes-Franey -- Carroll
Zach Baumhover -- Auburn
🥂 Happy Anniversary
none reported

MARKETS FROM SHERWOOD

US stocks reverse big gains to end lower

US stocks were poised for a solid advance early in the morning, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gave all that up and then some to finish 0.2% lower in the opening session of 2024. The Russell 2000 eked out a small gain.

The US dollar ripped higher and weighed on stocks, with the Dollar Spot Index popping 0.7%.

Energy was the best-performing S&P 500 sector ETF as crude oil bounded higher to start the year. Consumer discretionary, materials, and real estate posted the largest losses. rest of the story

LOCAL NEWS

Johnson To Serve As Carroll County Board Of Supervisors Chair In 2025

District 1 Supervisor Scott Johnson has been selected by his peers on the Carroll County Board of Supervisors to serve as the board’s chair for the calendar year. Johnson, who was recently elected to his second term as a supervisor, received unanimous support from fellow members to lead the county’s executive board. Johnson says it is an honor to be considered for the position and intends to continue on the county’s current path. Johnson says he is pleased with county operations overall, so his priority will be to maintain focus on providing the best service the county government can provide in the most cost-effective manner possible. Johnson is replacing District 4 Supervisor Stephanie Hausman, who has served as the board’s chair since 2022. She thanked her fellow supervisors and county residents for the experience during her terms. rest of the story

More Local Headlines

• Winter Hunting Seasons Drawing To A Close Soon

• Iowa Democratic Party Hosts Special Elections This Weekend To Select New Officers

• Carroll Man Charged With Assault Using A Pellet Gun

AREA NEWS
Area headlines

 👗 The Prom Closet in Coon Rapids is asking for the donation of gently used prom dresses which will be available for free for high school students to be able to experience prom without the hefty price tag. Now in its 11^th year, the Prom Closet has been assisting between 100 to 200 students annually by providing free dress, shoes, and accessories to get the complete prom look. Prom Closet organizer, Dona Tuel, along with the assistance of Tina Zanders, opens in February at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids and they are wanting to fill the two rooms at the church again with different style and size prom dresses to have something for everyone. If interested in donating, contact The Prom Closet on Facebook.

🦫 Iowa’s hunting seasons are beginning to wind down as several key dates approach. Pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons will end on Friday, Jan. 10. However, squirrel, quail, partridge, and grouse seasons will remain open until Jan. 31. Rabbit and furbearer hunting seasons are open through Feb. 28, while crow season runs from Jan. 14 to March 31. Beaver trapping season extends until April 15. For waterfowl hunters, the dark and light goose season in the north zone ends on Jan. 11, followed by the central zone on Jan. 18, and the south zone on Jan. 25. Additionally, Iowa’s light goose conservation order season opens statewide from Jan. 26 to May 1, though specific regulations apply. Hunters are reminded to review all rules and season dates before heading out. For detailed information, visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website at www.iowadnr.gov.

🏥 Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and McCrary-Rost Clinics have announced that Jess Drees, ARNP, FNP-C, is now providing care at the McCrary-Rost Clinic in Lake View, effective January 1. Drees, a Wall Lake View Auburn High School graduate, brings over a decade of nursing experience across med-surg, emergency, and obstetrics settings. She specializes in family medicine, women’s health, chronic care management, and preventive health. Drees says, “I am eager to establish relationships while providing high-quality care to patients of all ages in the Lake View community. It is my hope that these relationships foster an open-door policy where patients feel welcome to express concerns while being listened to.” SMCH CEO Linn Block says, “Jess has been with Stewart Memorial since 2006 and has become a highly respected and experienced family nurse practitioner who has built strong relationships with her patients. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Lake View clinic.” Appointments with Drees can be scheduled by calling 712-665-8555.

LOCAL SPORTS
PODCAST: Weekly Sports Recap and Preview with Area Coaches

At the start of each week the Carroll Broadcasting Sports Network Crew catches up with area high school coaches to recap their previous weeks events and previews the match up for the week ahead. If don’t follow this podcast yet, you should, get in depth dialogue from our area coaches by clicking here.

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• Sports Schedule

• Brincks Exteriors Sports Reports

• Brincks Cabinets + Design Athlete Spotlight 🆕 

• Macke Motors Photo Gallery

• Motor Inn Player of the Game

• Outlaw Graphics Regional Player of the Week

• 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!

STATE NEWS
Iowans can learn which cancers are most common in their county 
Iowa Cancer Registry to visit all Iowa counties to share cancer data
By: Cami Koons - January 2, 2025 3:36 pm

A doctor explains results of a lung check up from X-ray scan chest on digital tablet screen to patient. (Photo via Getty Images)

The Iowa Cancer Registry plans to deliver county-specific reports to all 99 counties in Iowa and meet with communities to point out particular policies or trends that might be driving higher rates of one particular type of cancer.

Mary Charlton, director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, said Iowa continues to have increasing cancer figures where other states are seeing steady or declining rates. She said it’s important for Iowans to know this research and to get involved in pushing for changes that could lower these rates. 

“What we’re really wanting to make people aware of is: We have a high cancer burden here in Iowa,” Charlton said. “We have to start getting loud with our elected officials about doing something about it.” 

Cancer in Iowa and county trends

MORE STATE NEWS:

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• Remembering Jimmy Carter and his Iowa caucuses influence

• Iowa's income tax rate has dropped to 3.8%

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• Caitlin Clark joins Travis and Jason Kelce on 'New Heights' podcast

MORE NEWS
What else!

• British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce

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• The Most Expensive Home Sales of 2024 Revealed—From Ellen DeGeneres’ Cliffside Palace to Jeff Bezos’ ‘Billionaire Bunker’ Mansion

• See Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan in Shenandoah’s video for ‘Sunday in the South’

WEEKEND
To Do List

✅RESOLUTIONS: Here’s what to expect in 2025, based off of your zodiac sign.
✅CATCH UP: A parent’s guide to teen slang.
✅TRY IT: Work smarter, not harder with this hack in 2025!
✅RESET: Tips for decluttering your home for a refreshing start to the New Year.
✅FLU SEASON: Here are some tips on how to navigate flu season with your child!
✅NO EFFORT: Try these few-ingredient crock pot dump meals for cozy dinners all winter long!
✅25 IN 2025: People, places, and things turning 25 this year!

FACTS
The term “TGIF” became popular in the 1960’s as a way to express the relief of reaching the end of a workweek. It symbolizes the universal feeling of freedom that comes with Friday.
-Oh My Facts

GAMES
Ready…Get Set…Go

Time for Crossword: 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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