East Central Iowa News

Grinnell Farmers Market runs from 3PM - 6PM at the corner of 4th and Broad Street in downtown Grinnell.

NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: Mayor Hansen Signs Emergency Proclamation; City Buildings Closed Through June 15

Mayor Michael L. Hansen continued the Emergency Proclamation for the City of Newton to keep City buildings closed to the general public through June 15, 2020.

GREATER NEWTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Newton Public Library - Preschool Storytime to be Held June 4

Newton Public Library - Preschool Storytime

AGING RESOURCES OF CENTRAL IOWA: BBB Tip: Safely supporting businesses as they reopen

Aging Resources has for nearly 50 years been the “Experts on Aging” in Central Iowa, but as of 2014, we were charged by the Iowa Department on Aging with becoming a resource for adults with disabilities as well.

ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE: BBB Tip: Safely supporting businesses as they reopen

As Governor Reynolds loosens restrictions and more facilities and services reopen, including fitness centers, many in the Iowa Falls community look forward to being able to utilize the Dale Howard Family Activity Center (DHFAC).

62 accommodation and food services businesses in Story County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 62 accommodation and food services businesses in Story County zip codes that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 50675

The BP at 217 S. Main St. in Traer is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 50675 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

Ferguson ranked 876th in state for resident earnings in 2017

Ferguson ranked 876th among cities in Iowa by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau in August.

Gas prices near zip code 50162 for the week of May 18-24

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50162 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.94, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.94.

54 accommodation and food services businesses in Story County have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 54 accommodation and food services businesses in Story County zip codes that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

The white population in Lambs Grove increases by 34 people between 2017 and 2018

The white population in Lambs Grove increased by 34 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Farmers Savings Bank in Victor evaluated by feds in 2017

Farmers Savings Bank in Victor, Iowa received a "satisfactory" rating from federal regulators in 2017, according to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC).

Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Holland for the week of May 18-24

The BP at 16250 N Ave. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Holland for the week of May 18-24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Best station to purchase midgrade unleaded gas near zip code 50608

The BP at 16250 N Ave. in Holland is selling the cheapest midgrade unleaded gasoline near zip code 50608 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Central Iowa HCS facilities in February 2020

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System scheduled 32,383 pending appointments across its nine locations in February 2020 compared to 28,723 the same month the previous year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 50624

The Kwik Star at 109 E. Dike Road in Dike is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 50624 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Iowa Falls for the week of May 18-24

The Casey's at 904 Washington Ave. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Iowa Falls for the week of May 18-24, according to GasBuddy.com.

16 accommodation and food services businesses in Story County have between 50 and 99 employees in 2016

There were 16 accommodation and food services businesses in Story County zip codes that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Gas prices near zip code 50251 for the week of May 18-24

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50251 for the week of May 18-24 is $1.76, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.76.

26.1% unemployed in Victor in 2017