Corridor gas price gap fuels frustration across cities
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids drivers face higher gas prices than Des Moines as Des Moines prices drop faster. Residents like Donald Weiss and Mike Schmidt note disparities persist even as prices fall, with Cedar Rapids often paying more per gallon and users traveling between cities to refuel.
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Girl Scouts Bring Thanksgiving Relief to Flood Displaced Families
About 70 Girl Scouts from 11 Keokuk County troops assembled 66 boxes of food and gift cards for families living in FEMA trailers in Marion. The event at Marion Village provided canned goods a pie crust and a $15 turkey gift card to two displaced families as they expressed gratitude.
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Olivia Wallerich
Julia Mohr
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Marion
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Keokuk County
Marion Village
Vic Youngs
Ellis Boulevard
Taylor Kirby
Stacy Mohr
Youngs
Gas price gap between state capital and motorists
The annual difference in average monthly gas prices between the state capital and motorists is computed by averaging 12 mid month metre prices from the Oil Price Information Service and subtracting. Source: Iowa Department of Gazette Natural Resources Fuel Price graphic Survey Archive.
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Flooded Cedar Rapids residents guard homes amid rebuilding
Cedar Rapids residents led by Frank King protect flood damaged properties from theft and vandalism while awaiting repairs. City officials note many vacant homes risk fires and further crime as winter approaches. A recent suspicious fire at 124 K Avenue NW underscores concerns on Page 6A.
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Auto bailout showdown looms in Congress
Congress debates a 25 billion auto industry loan amid a broader 700 billion Wall Street rescue. Democrats push to attach the auto aid to unemployment benefits while the White House favors reallocating previously approved funds for fuel efficient vehicles and urgent needs.
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