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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Story County in week ending Aug. 23

By R. S. Walker | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Story County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Story County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. S. Walker | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Story County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Iowa State volleyball opens season with sweep over Bucknell

By Ames Today | Aug 29, 2025

Iowa State began its volleyball season with a straight-set victory over Bucknell in Athens, Ohio, on Friday.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Ames Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 1?

By G. J. Ramirez | Aug 29, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 1 will showcase these former Ames Metro area high school standouts.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Story County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. S. Walker | Aug 28, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Story County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By R. S. Walker | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Aug. 23?

By R. S. Walker | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Story County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 16

By R. S. Walker | Aug 25, 2025

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

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Which former Ames Metro area high school athletes will be active on Thursday, Aug. 28?

By B. C. Little | Aug 25, 2025

These ex-Ames Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Boone County in week ending Aug. 16?

By R. S. Walker | Aug 24, 2025

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

Froitzheim’s late goal helps Iowa State secure draw against Drake

By Ames Today | Aug 24, 2025

Iowa State and Drake played to a 1-1 draw Sunday night at the Cyclone Soccer Complex, with senior Lucy Froitzheim scoring her first career goal in the final minute to tie the match.

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

By R. S. Walker | Aug 24, 2025

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

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

By R. S. Walker | Aug 23, 2025

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

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Story County in week ending Aug. 16

By R. S. Walker | Aug 22, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Story 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 Boone County in week ending Aug. 16?

By R. S. Walker | Aug 22, 2025

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

Boone County residents in Iowa received $2,692,830 in food assistance in 2024

By T. T. Adams | Aug 22, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Boone County registered a 0.8% increase in food assistance funding, receiving $2,692,830 in 2024.

3.6% decrease in number of Boone County households receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

By S. L. Gonzalez | Aug 22, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Boone County registered a 3.6% decrease in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.

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Which Ames Metro area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Aug. 25?

By G. J. Ramirez | Aug 22, 2025

These former Ames Metro area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Aug. 25.

Story County sees a growth in food assistance during 2024 compared to 2023

By T. T. Adams | Aug 21, 2025

Story County saw a 0.9% increase in the amount of money allocated for food assistance from 2023 to 2024.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Story County in week ending Aug. 16?

By R. S. Walker | Aug 21, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Story County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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