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The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Grundy County in week ending Aug. 16?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Grundy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Marshall County in week ending Aug. 16?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Marshall County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mahaska County in week ending Aug. 16?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mahaska County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Smaller Jasper County households received food assistance benefits in 2024 than previous year

By M. T. Alfaro | Aug 22, 2025

Jasper County reported a 3.7% decrease in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2023 and 2024.

Enrollment Analysis: Native American students comprised 5% of Tama County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 22, 2025

Tama County schools had 118 Native American students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

Jasper County sees a drop in food assistance during 2024 compared to 2023

By M. G. Beasley | Aug 22, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Jasper County registered a 1.8% decrease in food assistance funding, receiving $5,732,094 in 2024.

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Who are the former high school athletes from East Central Iowa area competing during the week of Monday, Aug. 25?

By R. L. Franco | Aug 22, 2025

These former East Central Iowa area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Aug. 25.

Iowa allocated $7,659,875 in food assistance program for Marshall County residents in 2024

By M. G. Beasley | Aug 21, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Marshall County registered a 3.9% increase in food assistance funding, receiving $7,659,875 in 2024.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Mahaska County in week ending Aug. 16?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Mahaska County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Iowa County in week ending Aug. 16?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Iowa County was found at six gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Jasper County in week ending Aug. 16

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Tama County in week ending Aug. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Tama County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Mahaska County in week ending Aug. 16

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mahaska County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Hardin County in week ending Aug. 16

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Hardin County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Larger Marshall County households received food assistance benefits in 2024 than previous year

By M. T. Alfaro | Aug 21, 2025

Marshall County reported a 1.7% increase in the number of households receiving food stamps between 2023 and 2024.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iowa County in week ending Aug. 16?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Iowa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Hardin County in week ending Aug. 16?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Hardin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Hardin County in week ending Aug. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hardin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Keokuk County in week ending Aug. 16