Jennifer Reyes+FollowPower outages hit hard as ice storm growsMore homes and businesses are losing power as the ice storm intensifies across our region. It’s not just a minor inconvenience—families are bundling up indoors, traffic lights are out, and local crews are working nonstop to restore electricity. If you’re affected, how are you coping with the cold and uncertainty? Have you found any creative ways to stay warm or keep your spirits up? Let’s share tips and check in on neighbors who might need extra help during this tough stretch of winter weather. #Business #Industry #PowerOutage10Share
awaters+FollowCelebrating Beth Doran’s legacy in Iowa beefBeth Doran’s impact on northwest Iowa’s cattle industry is hard to overstate. After nearly three decades as a beef specialist with ISU Extension, she’s just been inducted into the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Hall of Fame—an honor nominated by local producers themselves. Beth’s story started on a Boone farm, showing cattle in 4-H, and led to a career supporting producers with hands-on advice, education, and innovative events like the Feedlot Forum. Her passion for cattle and people shaped the region’s beef community. What do you think makes someone a true leader in agriculture? #Business #Industry #IowaBeef00Share
Jerry Clark+FollowHow $15M Could Change Your Energy BillHere’s a cool coffee break tidbit: Sandia National Labs just scored $15 million from the Department of Energy to make industrial energy storage smarter and cheaper. Why should you care? If factories can store and use energy more efficiently, it could mean lower costs for everything from your groceries to your gadgets. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes upgrade that could help your wallet down the line! #Business #Industry #EnergyInnovation00Share
peterfoster+FollowNASA’s Rocket Test Goes Boom: What It MeansSo, NASA’s latest moon rocket booster test literally blew up on camera—yikes! While no one was hurt, the drama is real: this booster was supposed to be the next big thing for future moon missions. Now, NASA and Northrop Grumman have to figure out what went wrong before astronauts can safely ride these rockets. For space fans, it’s a reminder that even billion-dollar tech can have explosive setbacks. Stay tuned—space travel is never boring! #Business #Industry #NASA912Share
Jerry Clark+FollowDavos Gas Drama: Is Europe Getting Shortchanged?Here’s a coffee break scoop: Azerbaijan is talking up big gas deals with Austria and Germany, but the numbers aren’t adding up. Despite promises to double exports to Europe, their actual gas output is barely growing, and exports to the EU even dipped last year. For everyday folks, this means energy prices in Europe could stay unpredictable, as supply promises might not match reality. Watch out for more energy market twists! #Business #Industry #Davos40Share
Jennifer Reyes+FollowSolar Flare Drama: Will Your Lights Flicker?Heads up: a mega solar flare could mess with power and radio in 22 states, so if your phone drops signal or your lights flicker, blame the sun! This solar storm isn’t just a sky show (hello, Northern Lights in weird places)—it can stress the power grid and disrupt flights, ships, and emergency calls. Pro tip: keep devices charged and have a flashlight handy, just in case the sun decides to zap your next Zoom call. #Business #Industry #SolarFlare10Share
Kristin Shaw+FollowNASA’s Moon Rocket: Would You Ride It?Coffee break hot take: NASA’s prepping to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50+ years, but some engineers and ex-astronauts are side-eyeing the rocket’s safety—especially the heat shield that flaked off in tests. The mission’s on a tight schedule, but the hardware’s still getting last-minute tweaks. Would you trust your life to a spaceship that’s still getting patched up? Sometimes, slow and steady really does win the race. #Business #Industry #NASA01Share
Brooke Martin+FollowDavos: Where Billionaires Park Their JetsEver wondered how the world’s richest get to Davos? This week, Swiss airports turned into a luxury jet showroom, with over 160 private planes—think Gulfstreams with showers and even full-blown Boeing 737s tricked out like flying penthouses. The real flex? It’s not just the ride, but who’s on board: Musk, Gates, and top CEOs. For the rest of us, it’s a reminder that sometimes, the real business happens at 40,000 feet. #Business #Industry #Davos20Share
peterfoster+FollowVenezuela's Oil Shake-Up: What It Means for YouVenezuela just hit the reset button on its oil game, opening the doors for private companies to sell oil directly instead of letting the government call all the shots. If you’re into travel, gas prices, or just love a good underdog story, keep an eye on this. The move could mean more oil on the market (hello, cheaper fill-ups?), but the rushed rollout has locals worried about who’s really benefiting. Stay tuned—this could shake up your next road trip budget! #Business #Industry #Venezuela40Share
Vincent Perry+FollowDid You Hear? Earth 'Losing Gravity' in 2026?!Next time someone at the coffee machine tells you Earth is about to lose gravity and send us all floating into space, you can confidently say: NASA says nope! Social media is buzzing with wild claims about a gravity blackout in 2026, but the real science says that’s impossible unless Earth loses its mass (which, let’s be real, isn’t happening). So, don’t lose sleep—or your grip! #Business #Industry #NASA10Share
