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Rally Outside Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting Highlights Multi-State, Anti-Consumer Energy Policy

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Samstag, Mai 4, 2024
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OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outside of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting today, nonprofit organizations hosted a rally to raise awareness about the anti-consumer policies of the company's energy division. The energy utilities run by Berkshire, unlike other companies in the Berkshire portfolio, have complete monopolies over their service territory. 

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outside of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting today, nonprofit organizations hosted a rally to raise awareness about the anti-consumer policies of the company's energy division.
  • The energy utilities run by Berkshire, unlike other companies in the Berkshire portfolio, have complete monopolies over their service territory.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Energy owns and operates utilities serving 11 states across the U.S., including PacifiCorp (Western U.S.), MidAmerican Energy (Iowa), and NV Energy (Nevada).
  • Greg Abel, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, has been named as Berkshire Chairman Warren Buffet's successor.

Kansas City Current Announces Plans for Riverfront Mixed-Use District

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Current, in collaboration with Palmer Square Capital Management, Marquee Development, and the Port Authority of Kansas City, Mo. ("Port KC"), unveiled plans for the next phase of its transformational development on the Missouri Riverfront in downtown Kansas City. Building upon the opening of CPKC Stadium, the first purpose-built women's professional sports stadium in the world, the Current will develop a mixed-use district anchored by the stadium, Berkley Riverfront Park, and the Missouri Riverfront.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Current, in collaboration with Palmer Square Capital Management, Marquee Development, and the Port Authority of Kansas City, Mo.
  • ("Port KC"), unveiled plans for the next phase of its transformational development on the Missouri Riverfront in downtown Kansas City.
  • The development will extend the fabric of Kansas City directly to the water's edge, providing a one-of-a-kind, pedestrian-focused experience for Berkley Riverfront residents, KC Current fans, and visitors alike.
  • Angie Long, co-founder and co-owner of the KC Current said, "Kansas City was founded at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers.

Chicken N Pickle to Open New Location in St. Charles Riverpointe Development

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Dienstag, November 28, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chicken N Pickle – the original indoor/outdoor "eatertainment" complex with a casual, chef-driven restaurant, pickleball courts, sports bar and variety of yard games – is serving up a new location in St. Charles. The brand's first St. Louis-area facility – and the second Chicken N Pickle located in Missouri – will celebrate its grand opening December 12 at 1500 S. Main St. in the Riverpointe development along the Missouri River. The grand opening will feature live music in the evening, giveaways, open play pickleball and lots of family friendly fun!

Key Points: 
  • Situated near the AMC Streets of St. Charles 8 Theatre and several retail establishments, Chicken N Pickle St. Charles is a key project for Riverpointe and encompasses 2.5 acres of riverfront property.
  • "At Chicken N Pickle, we invented the idea of combining high-quality food, craft cocktails and the ever-growing sport of pickleball.
  • In St. Charles, Chicken N Pickle will donate all tips during our mock service week to Youth In Need.
  • Anyone interested in working at Chicken N Pickle St. Charles can learn more and apply here .

A Legendary Holiday Season Awaits Visitors in North Dakota

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Montag, November 20, 2023
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From picturesque snowy landscapes to charming small-town festivities, North Dakota transforms into a winter wonderland that provides visitors the perfect backdrop to celebrate the holidays.

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  • From picturesque snowy landscapes to charming small-town festivities, North Dakota transforms into a winter wonderland that provides visitors the perfect backdrop to celebrate the holidays.
  • The state invites visitors to experience the magic of the season in North Dakota where cherished traditions and warm hospitality come together to create legendary memories.
  • As the official Christmas capital of North Dakota, Garrison and its Dickens Village Festival are a must for anyone who wants to turn the holiday season into a special experience.
  • Xcel Holiday Lights Parade and Winterfest, Fargo
    Kickoff the holiday season with a spectacular Holiday Winterfest in downtown Fargo.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens New Store in Jefferson City, Mo.

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Dienstag, Oktober 17, 2023
Sport, Clothing, Outdoor, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Camping, Volleyball, BCG, Adidas, Nike, Missouri River, Social media, Brooks, University of Missouri, Mosaic, TikTok, Titleist

KATY, Texas, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its eleventh location in Missouri. Located in Jefferson City, Mo. at 739 Stoneridge Parkway, the approximately 45,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area. This marks the seventh store Academy has opened in 2023. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.

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  • at 739 Stoneridge Parkway, the approximately 45,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area.
  • This marks the seventh store Academy has opened in 2023.
  • Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
  • "Academy Sports + Outdoors is excited to bring its newest store to the Jefferson City community as a destination that makes pursuing their sports and outdoors passions easy and affordable," said Sam Johnson, Academy's Executive Vice President of Retail Operations.

2022 Water Quality Report Available Online for Missouri American Water Customers

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Dienstag, Juli 18, 2023
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Missouri American Water customers are encouraged to visit the company website to learn more about the source and quality of their drinking water.

Key Points: 
  • Missouri American Water customers are encouraged to visit the company website to learn more about the source and quality of their drinking water.
  • The 2022 water quality reports, also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, are now available for all of Missouri American Water’s operations throughout the state.
  • The drinking water for the company’s customers in St. Louis County and St. Charles County comes from the Missouri River and Meramec River.
  • This year Missouri American Water is investing more than $425 million to upgrade its water and wastewater treatment plants and pipeline systems across the state to further enhance water quality and service reliability.

Blaze a Trail Over Land or Through Water in North Dakota This Summer

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Mittwoch, Juli 5, 2023
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Criss-crossing paths over land and water create a patchwork of routes that lead to whatever the soul seeks.

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  • Criss-crossing paths over land and water create a patchwork of routes that lead to whatever the soul seeks.
  • This summer, North Dakota Tourism invites visitors to blaze their own legendary trail.
  • The Sheyenne River Water Trail boasts 199 continuous river miles from the north end of Lake Ashtabula to the east end of the Sheyenne National Grassland.
  • To fully immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind terrain North Dakota offers, visitors must visit the iconic Theodore Roosevelt National Park .

Onward and Upward: Spy Ego and Fort Belknap Obtain Grant to Enable Next-Gen Broadband and Communications Across the Reservation

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Dienstag, Juni 27, 2023
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HARLEM, Mont., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Located forty miles south of the Canadian border and twenty miles north of the Missouri River sits the Fort Belknap Reservation, the fourth largest Indian reservation in Montana. Encompassing over 675,000 acres of land, spanning 28 miles east and west, and 35 miles north and south, the Fort Belknap Reservation's rolling plains are home to two communities with over 7,000 tribal members. Due to their location, funding, and resources, these tribal members have yet to hold current broadband and communication services that would empower community members with equal opportunities — until now.

Key Points: 
  • Due to their location, funding, and resources, these tribal members have yet to hold current broadband and communication services that would empower community members with equal opportunities — until now.
  • Spy Ego, the industry leader in delivering a broad spectrum of technological solutions is proud to announce that they will be partnering with the Fort Belknap Reservation to complete a full reservation wide Broadband Feasibility Study to determine the best course of action to enable broadband and communications services across the reservation.
  • Upon receiving the The Bureau of Indian Affairs National Tribal Broadband Grant (BIA NTBG), Spy Ego and Fort Belknap have set a plan in motion to study the needs of the communities, address broadband capabilities, and build out infrastructure accordingly.
  • The Bureau of Indian Affairs National Tribal Broadband Grant (BIA NTBG) will lay the foundation for next-gen broadband and communications systems that will propel the Fort Belknap Tribal Community into the modern age.

BNSF is Prepared for Intermodal Volume Increases Through the West Coast

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Freitag, Juni 16, 2023
Building Systems, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Labor, Other Transport, Trucking, Public Policy, Government, Rail, Maritime, Transport, Urban Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Engineering, Blue Diamond Growers, BNSF, Final good, Multi-Modal Logistics Parks in India, Multimedia, ILWU, Inland Empire, PMA, Pacific Maritime Association, BNSF Railway, Investment, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Missouri River, LPC, Intermodal freight transport, Southern Transcon

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) is ready for increasing intermodal volume through the West Coast ports after the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced that they reached tentative contract agreements on Wednesday.

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  • BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) is ready for increasing intermodal volume through the West Coast ports after the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced that they reached tentative contract agreements on Wednesday.
  • These investments have increased BNSF main line track capacity by 58 miles, totaling approximately 30,000 feet for new production tracks and approximately 6,000 new parking spaces at BNSF intermodal facilities.
  • BNSF has also secured approximately 2,000 additional parking stalls in secondary locations around its intermodal facilities to utilize as needed to better handle volume surges.
  • With all the measures taken to increase network fluidity, velocity and capacity, BNSF is ready to handle the increased demand through the West Coast and meet customer service expectations.

Iowans and Nebraskans Rally for a Coal-Free Future Outside Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting

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Donnerstag, Mai 11, 2023
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OMAHA, Neb., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iowans and Nebraskans joined together for a coal-free future rally outside the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting in Omaha on Saturday, May 6.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iowans and Nebraskans joined together for a coal-free future rally outside the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting in Omaha on Saturday, May 6.
  • Numerous organizations hosted the rally, including the Iowa Environmental Council, Sierra Club, Great Plains Action Society and the Clean Up MidAm Coalition.
  • According to the “ Benchmarking Air Emissions ” report, Berkshire Hathaway Energy had the fourth-highest CO2 emission  among electric power producers in the U.S. while generating the ninth-most electricity.
  • We work on federal, state, and local public policy issues to ensure a just, healthy environment and sustainable future for all Iowans.