2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (359+ words) President Donald Trump said oil prices will likely fall after the midterm elections, citing the ongoing war with Iran as a factor behind rising costs. President Donald Trump said oil prices likely won't come down until after the midterm elections,…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (226+ words) Expected population growth means the regional water authority must invest in a new plant and expand others, says its executive director. There are big plans ahead for Central Iowa's drinking water system: $1.2 billion worth. "It's no secret Des Moines is…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (271+ words) Iowa is set to implement a new vapor products directory after a federal court dissolved an injunction that had previously blocked the law from taking effect. Signed into law in 2024, House File 2677 regulates the distribution and sale of vapor products…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (231+ words) On a hot September afternoon, Kristen Trowbridge watched her children cool off in the fountain outside the Ankeny library. She was also thinking about the city’s upcoming special election on a 1% local-option sales tax. “If it does come back around…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (104+ words) Diesel prices have hit a new record high in the U.S. as the ongoing war in Iran continues to strain global energy sources. On Friday, diesel prices hit $5.85 per gallon, according to AAA data. Previously, the record high was $5.82 per gallon…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1014+ words) Almost nine months after the United States deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump struck a deal to give the U.S. a key role in the oil industry of Venezuela — a nation with huge oil reserves but crumbling…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (254+ words) President Trump met with oil industry leaders at the White House as the administration announced Chevron's plans to expand operations in Venezuela, aiming to boost oil production amid rising gas prices. President Donald Trump met with oil-refining and fuel-distribution executives…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (131+ words) The city councils of Tama and Toledo are exploring a proposal to merge their police departments, aiming to reduce costs while continuing to provide essential services. Under the proposal, officers would work for the city of Toledo and operate out…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (245+ words) Iowa farmers and business leaders are closely monitoring the escalating trade dispute with Canada, which could affect the state’s economy and its largest export market. “We promote and sell a lot of products, ag products to Canada,” said Rod Pierce,…...