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News from April 2020

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Friend for Iowa House receives $200 on April 16

By Ames Today | Apr 19, 2020

Cheryl Opalski contributed $200 to Friend for Iowa House on April 16.

23 professional, scientific and technical services businesses in Plymouth County have between one and four employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

There were 23 professional, scientific and technical services businesses in Plymouth 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.

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48.2% unemployed in Beaver in 2017

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

48.2 percent of Beaver residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa ZIP 50248 stay unchanged in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

There were 65 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa zip code 50248 in 2018, the same number as in 2017, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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Faisal for Story County receives $25 on April 16

By Ames Today | Apr 19, 2020

J. Kalsem contributed $25 to Faisal for Story County on April 16.

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Citizens for Wessel-Kroeschell receives $100 on April 16

By Ames Today | Apr 19, 2020

Dennis L. Goodrich contributed $100 to Citizens for Wessel-Kroeschell on April 16.

11 health care and social assistance businesses in Plymouth County have between five and nine employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

There were 11 health care and social assistance businesses in Plymouth County zip codes that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Best station to purchase diesel gas near zip code 50105

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

The Hy-Vee at 636 Lincoln Way in Ames is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline near zip code 50105 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

22 health care and social assistance businesses in Plymouth County have between one and four employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

There were 22 health care and social assistance businesses in Plymouth 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.

13 construction businesses in Plymouth County have between five and nine employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

There were 13 construction businesses in Plymouth County zip codes that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Madrid's population increases by 7 people between 2017 and 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

Madrid's population increased by 7 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Gas prices near zip code 50013 for the week of April 6-12

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50013 for the week of April 6-12 is $1.96, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.83.

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The white population in Huxley increases by 114 people between 2017 and 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

The white population in Huxley increased by 114 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Boone for the week of April 6-12

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

The Casey's at 1303 S.E. Marshall St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Boone for the week of April 6-12, according to GasBuddy.com.

10 health care and social assistance businesses in Plymouth County have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 19, 2020

There were 10 health care and social assistance businesses in Plymouth County zip codes that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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CITY OF HUXLEY: Tree Branch Drop-Off Date: Saturday, April 25th

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2020

To assist homeowners with the disposal of branches, the City will have a free branch drop-off day on Saturday, April 25th at the Huxley Public Works facility at 601 Oak Blvd.

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CITY OF MADRID: Discolored Water April 16, 2020

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2020

The City of Madrid was forced to flush a water main today that may cause discolored water.

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AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Amcor Rigid Packaging Expansion Approved for State Incentives

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2020

Earlier today the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board announced funding approval for an expansion that will bring six new production lines and related investment to the Amcor Rigid Packaging facility located in Ames, Iowa.

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CITY OF MADRID: Bi-Annual Hydrant Flushing

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2020

The Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning May 4, 2020 through May 22, 2020 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and some late evenings, Monday through Friday.

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CITY OF HUXLEY: Hydrant Flushing Begins April 20th

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2020

Public Works staff will be flushing hydrants on days between April 20th and May 1st.