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Rock Island Brewing Company buys former Blue Cat building
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (155+ words) Rock Island Brewing Company buys former Blue Cat building'WQAD Rock Island Brewing Company buys former Blue Cat building To stream News 8 on your phone, you need the News 8 app. Download the News 8 app Next up in 5 Example video title will…...
Iowa roasters: Foreign yields, tariffs leading to higher coffee costs
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " Recent Consumer Price Index data shows the cost of coffee is surging across the United States. Iowa roasters say they've been seeing higher costs for a while, but they're now forced to pass some of that burden…...
Starbucks adding protein-packed lattes and cold foam to menu this fall
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) WASHINGTON " Starbucks'customers will soon be able to get in their protein fix along with coffee orders. The coffee chain has announced'Protein Cold Foam and a new line of Protein Lattes made with protein-boosted milk will be added to menus nationwide…...
It's time! Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back at Starbucks
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (459+ words) WASHINGTON " It's still August, so you would be forgiven for thinking it's still summer. But you'd be wrong (as far as major coffee shops are concerned). " The wait for "pumpkin spice season" is officially over, as Starbucks' fall menu has…...
Carmel Fire Department sees 'noticeable uptick' in over-caffeination among kids
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (435+ words) CARMEL, Ind. " First responders in Carmel'are bringing attention to what they describe as a "noticeable uptick" in emergency calls involving children. "Especially first thing in the morning, we are seeing runs where we get called out for anxiety, jitters, high…...
Starbucks in putting its 'secret menu' in the app: What's on it, how to find it
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (298+ words) FEATURED - Toy Solder Inspiration, Childhood Dream Jobs, Wedding Buffet Contest WASHINGTON " Starbucks is making its "secret menu" not-so-secret anymore." The"Seattle-based coffee chain will now be featuring customers' top drink customizations in the Starbucks app." According to the company, the…...
China's biggest coffee chain Luckin Coffee opens first US locations
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (263+ words) WASHINGTON " Luckin Coffee, the fast-growing Chinese coffee chain that dethroned Starbucks in its home market, is making its debut in the U.S. with two new locations." The coffee chain officially launched two Manhattan stores Monday, announcing the openings on social media…...
Starbucks unveils dreamy summer sips
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (176+ words) Discover the delightful Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso at Starbucks. Relish warm cinnamon, sweet vanilla, and toasted rice notes topped with oatmilk. To stream WQAD on your phone, you need the WQAD app. SEATTLE " Tuesday, May 20 will mark the debut…...
Coffee prices continue to surge as growing regions see climate extremes
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (470+ words) Coffee prices are on the rise across the world because of climate extremes in coffee growing regions." According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 73% of the world's coffee is grown in just five countries: Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia…...
Starbucks set to remove 13 drinks off menu as it downsizes selection
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (324+ words) Chicago Blackhawks Goals Rest Of The Season | Porter Martone's 2025 NHL Draft Update WASHINGTON " Starbucks is changing up its menu next week, shedding roughly a dozen drinks from its beverage options." Starting on March 4, the Seattle coffee giant will remove 13 drinks…...