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Gas Prices Slightly Lower This Week

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2 years ago

May 12, 2024

(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell two cents this week, averaging $3.28 across Iowa, which is two cents lower than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.64, down two cents from last week’s price.

The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas Intermediate by $2.99 per barrel over last week. It is currently priced at $78.40. Brent crude oil fell by $2.64 and is currently priced at $83.07. One year ago, West Texas Intermediate crude sold for $73.16, and Brent crude was at $77.76.

Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell 3 cents this week, with a statewide average of $3.69. One year ago, diesel prices averaged $3.79 in Iowa. The current Iowa diesel price is 28 cents lower than the national average of $3.97.

Wholesale ethanol held steady and is currently priced at $2.16. The current Des Moines Terminal/Rack Prices are $2.31 for U87-E10, $2.63 for Unleaded 87 (clear), $2.49 for ULSD#2, $2.76 for ULSD#1, and $1.99 per gallon for E-70 prices.

Natural gas prices rose 29 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site and are currently at $2.21. Throughout the summer months, we will only report retail heating oil and propane prices in Iowa once a month.

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Kee High School remembers legendary coach Gene Schultz

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February 27, 2026

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Kee High School remembers legendary coach Gene Schultz

MANCHESTER, Iowa — The state of Iowa lost a titan of the prep coaching world this week. Former Kee High School baseball coach Gene Schultz died on Monday at the age of 80.

Schultz spent 45 seasons as the baseball coach at Kee, helping turn the program into an Iowa dynasty. He won 9 State championships (not counting 2 fall titles, which the IHSAA doesn’t recognize in the record books), and took the Hawks to 19 State tournaments, which is also the most in Iowa history.

His 1,754 wins are not only the most in Iowa history, but the most of any high school baseball coach in the country.

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Judge calls state response to comments about Charlie Kirk ‘deeply troubling’

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February 26, 2026

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Judge calls state response to comments about Charlie Kirk ‘deeply troubling’

“A licensing authority’s enforcement apparatus should not be mobilized in response to political pressure to suppress disfavored commentary on a public figure’s death — and this record raises serious questions about whether that is precisely what occurred here,” a federal judge wrote.

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Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State on senior night

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February 26, 2026

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Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State on senior night

AMES, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa State women’s basketball team was outscored 28-17 in the fourth quarter, falling behind and losing to Oklahoma State 88-77.

The Cyclones celebrated their lone senior, Sydney Harris, who had 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting from behind the arc.

Jada Williams and Audi Crooks each tallied 19 points to lead the Cyclones.

Iowa State drops to 21-8 on the season, 9-8 in Big 12 play.

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