Weekly Fuel Report
Feb 26, 2026
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 14 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.59 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil…
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Iowa DOT looking to cut salt and sand budget with fewer winter storms
Feb 25, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The State Transportation Commission is discussing cutting a portion of the DOT’s snow removal budget. DOT Winter Operations director Craig Bargfrede says they haven’t been as busy as past years.…
Iowa Lottery is part of new ‘Millionaire for Life’ daily lotto game
Feb 24, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Iowa is part of new daily national lotto game along with 30 other states. Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says the “Millionaire for Life” game kicked off Sunday and you…
Groups at Iowa Capitol, lobbying for water quality
Feb 23, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Dozens of people calling for state action on water quality rallied at the statehouse Thursday. Alison Barnhill of Huxley, a member of Food and Water Watch, addressed the crowd. “I’m…
Secretary Pate reminds state and federal candidates of the filing window to appear on Primary Election ballot
Feb 20, 2026
DES MOINES – The filing period for Iowa candidates seeking to appear on the ballot for the June 2 primary election begins Monday, February 23 and runs through Friday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m. Primary…
Spring-like weather bringing Iowa’s ice fishing season to early end
Feb 19, 2026
DES MOINES -- Ice fishing for winter 2026 is rapidly coming to an end in Iowa, including at traditional late season lakes across the far north part of the state. In the past two days,…
Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures
Feb 18, 2026
DES MOINES -- While the weather is starting to feel like spring, water temperatures are still dangerously cold. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers wait for consistent warm weather to allow…
Bill to ban abortions won’t pass Iowa House
Feb 17, 2026
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A hearing at the Iowa Capitol today on a bill that would have banned abortions in Iowa has been cancelled. Twenty-four Republicans in the Iowa House co-sponsored the bill…
Air travel in Iowa hits a record in 2025
Feb 16, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) More people than ever before flew out of Iowa’s commercial airports in 2025. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Stuart Anderson says December numbers resumed the upward trend after a drop…
Iowa Natural Resource Commission passes increase in hunting, fishing fees
Feb 13, 2026
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Natural Resource Commission approved a proposal to raise hunting and fishing fees at its meeting today. Commission chair Tom Prickett says he is elated to finally see the…