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News from August 2020

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U.S. supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores report $61 billion in sales for April

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The estimated sales for supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores for April 2020 was $61 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa ZIP 50173 increase in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

There were 10 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa zip code 50173 in 2019, a 100.0 percent increase over 2018, which had 5 total widow and parent beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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Gas prices near zip code 50005 for the week of August 17-23

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50005 for the week of August 17-23 is $2.17, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.17.

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GREATER NEWTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Baby Storytime at the Newton Public Library to be Held August 31

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2020

The Newton Public Library, located at 100 N 3rd Ave W, will hold Baby Storytime every Monday morning at 10:30 am in the Carousel horse room for newborns to 18 months with a caregiver.

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GRINNELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Virtual Yoga for Kids & Families to be Held September 1

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2020

Virtual Yoga for Kids & Families

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DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE: DMACC students return to class with major changes

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2020

Des Moines Area Community College students return to a much different campus Wednesday.

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Best station to purchase premium gas near zip code 52211

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The BP at 4124 V18 Road in Brooklyn is selling the cheapest premium gasoline near zip code 52211 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Gas prices near zip code 50259 for the week of August 10-16

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50259 for the week of August 10-16 is $2.18, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.18.

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Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 52301

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The BP Express at 2205 Highway 6 in Marengo is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 52301 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Best station to purchase midgrade unleaded gas near zip code 52347

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The Kwik Star at 4177 Iowa-21 in Brooklyn is selling the cheapest midgrade unleaded gasoline near zip code 52347 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Gas prices near zip code 50242 for the week of August 10-16

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50242 for the week of August 10-16 is $1.98, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.98.

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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in New Sharon for the week of August 10-16

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The Cenex at 1380 U.S.-63 is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in New Sharon for the week of August 10-16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Gas prices near zip code 50601 for the week of August 10-16

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50601 for the week of August 10-16 is $1.93, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.93.

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Gas prices near zip code 50268 for the week of August 10-16

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50268 for the week of August 10-16 is $1.98, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.98.

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Three manufacturing businesses in Jasper County in Iowa have between 100 and 249 employees in 2017

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

There were three manufacturing businesses in Jasper County zip codes that had between 100 and 249 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Newton for the week of August 10-16

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The Casey's at 31041st Avenue E. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Newton for the week of August 10-16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Newton for the week of August 10-16

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The Murphy USA at 200 E. 31st S. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Newton for the week of August 10-16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Best station to purchase diesel gas near zip code 52220

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The Kum & Go at 2177 M Ave. in Williamsburg is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline near zip code 52220 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 52361

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

The BP at 333 E. Evans St. in Williamsburg is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 52361 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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16 construction businesses in Keokuk County in Iowa have fewer than 5 employees in 2017

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2020

There were 16 construction businesses in Keokuk County zip codes that had fewer than five employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.