Heating fuels expected to be plentiful but pricier this winter
An Iowa Energy Policy Council report foresees adequate supplies of natural gas and propane, substantial heating oil, and sufficient electric heat for winter. Prices are forecast to rise 23 percent for electric heat, 20 percent for natural gas, 13 percent for propane, and 11.6 percent for oil, with variations tied to weather and the economy.
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Energy Policy Council
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Iowa Independent Oil Jobbers Association
Record travelers stop at Iowa information booths in 1980
Iowa Development Commission reports a record number of visitors at seven travel information booths during the vacation season. Travel parties averaged 57.12 dollars per day in Iowa in 1980, up from 42.91 in 1979, with stays lengthening to 2.9 days from 2.8 days. More travelers listed Iowa as a destination.
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