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A single gas station in cities throughout Buchanan County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Mar. 7

In Buchanan County, the week’s lowest E15 gas price was $2.55 per gallon as of the week ending Mar. 7.


Jackson Hartzell and Keegan Schmitt

Which Waterloo Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, March 14?

These ex-Waterloo Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, March 14.
Leslie K. Wilson, Dean of the David W. Wilson College of Business at University of Northern Iowa

Top business skills sought by employers highlighted at University of Northern Iowa

Business graduates face a competitive job market and must develop key skills to distinguish themselves.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, U.S. Representative for Iowa's 2nd District

Congressional Art Competition opens for Iowa’s Second District high school students

Rep. Ashley Hinson’s office has opened submissions for the Spring 2026 Congressional Art Competition. High school students from Iowa’s Second District are invited to participate before March 31. The winning artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Black Hawk County in week ending Feb. 28?

Drivers in Black Hawk County reported a weekly low of $2.36 per gallon for regular gas in the week ending Feb. 28.


Doug Schwab Head Coach

University of Northern Iowa expands pathway program for aspiring school administrators

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) has implemented the Purple Pathway for School Administrators, a program created in 2023 to help veteran teachers from Des Moines Public Schools transition into roles as principals and administrators.
Keegan Schmitt

Who are the former Waterloo Metro high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, March 2?

During the week beginning Monday, March 2, this former Waterloo Metro area high school athlete will be in action.
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Waterloo), left, and Jim Weisemeyer, AgBull Media

As Rep. Hinson seeks fertilizer price bill, analyst cites energy, trade policy as key drivers

As U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02), who represents Waterloo, promotes new legislation to investigate the cost of fertilizer for Iowa farmers, agricultural policy analyst Jim Weisemeyer said current fertilizer prices are driven by energy prices, geopolitics, and trade policy.