(By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer) – OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific’s third-quarter profit declined 12%, but the volume of shipments it handled surged as the economy rebounded from the worst of the virus-related shutdowns earlier this year. The railroad said it earned $1.36 billion, or $2.01 per share, during the quarter. That’s down from $1.56 billion, or $2.22 per share, a year ago. The results fell short of the $2.03 per share that analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research expected, on average. The railroad said volume was still down 4% in the quarter, but that represented a significant improvement over the second quarter when volume plunged 20%.

Police in Creston have arrested a man on a trio of charges. 27-year old Dustin Michael Boyd, of Creston, was arrested a little after 9-p.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 300 block of W. Adams Street. He faces charges that include Public Intoxication, Assault on a Peace Officer (without injury), and Disorderly Conduct. Boyd was being held in the Union County Jail on a $1,600 cash or surety bond.

Creston Police said also, a man residing in the 800 block of W. Adams Street reported two tires on his car were slashed, while the vehicle was parked in the alley behind his residence. The loss was estimated at $100. And, a man residing in the 400 block of S. Division Street in Creston, reported to police the back window of his car was broken out, while the vehicle was parked at his residence. The loss was estimated at $200.

(By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer) – The Coca-Cola Co. said it saw gradual improvement in the third quarter, as it turned its focus to emerging leaner from the global pandemic. Atlanta-based Coke said its revenue fell 9% to $8.7 billion. That was well ahead of Wall Street’s forecast of $8.4 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet. It was also better than the 28% drop in revenue the company saw in the second quarter.

FILE- In this Aug. 8, 2018, file photo bottles of Coca-Cola sit on a shelf in a market in Pittsburgh. The Coca-Cola Co. said on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, it saw gradual improvement in the third quarter, as it turned its focus to emerging leaner from the global pandemic. Atlanta-based Coke said its revenue fell 9% to $8.7 billion. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Coke Chairman and CEO James Quincey said the company has accelerated a planned reorganization that will put more emphasis on fast-growing brands. Coke is retiring several underperforming products by the end of this year, including Tab diet soda.

Interstate 80 is blocked this at the 63 mile marker westbound in Cass County, due to an accident involving a semi and a car. The incident took place in the construction zone. The driver of the semi reportedly hit his head on the steering wheel and requested to be checked out. The other vehicle was in the median. Cass EMS, Anita Rescue and Wiota Fire were dispatched to the scene at 6:49-a.m.

No other details were immediately available.