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The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Polk County in week ending May 3?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mariah Belzer, former Ankeny Centennial High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

First game takes place on Thursday, May 8.

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Ella Schulz, former Ankeny Centennial High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

They open the tournament against Central Oklahoma Bronchos.

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Marina Carter, former Ankeny High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship

They enter the tournament as a number eight seed.

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Which former North DSM News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10?

These former North DSM News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10.

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Which former North DSM News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9?

By North DSM News | May 6, 2025

These former North DSM News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 9.

Polk County: Medicare dependency reached 3.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.1% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $1,934 per capita to residents.

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Kendra Lewis and Kendra Lewis, former Ankeny High School standouts, played on Sunday, May 4 in NCAA Division I softball game

The Morehead State Eagles lost 8-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Sunday, May 4.

Nate Anderson and Nathan Anderson, former Bondurant-Farrar High School standouts, played on Sunday, May 4 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Bulldog Park.

Gabe Swansen, former Johnston High School standout, played on Sunday, May 4 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The Nebraska Cornhuskers won 8-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday, May 4.

Ankeny High School standout Weston Fulk’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Sunday, May 4

The game took place at Dozer Park.

On Sunday, May 4, former North Polk High School standout Hunter Cook’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

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Which former North DSM News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 8?

These former North DSM News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 8.

Saturday, May 3: North Polk High School standout Hunter Cook’s college team loses to Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost 5-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, May 3.

Ankeny High School standouts Kendra Lewis and Kendra Lewis’ college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Saturday, May 3

The Morehead State Eagles lost 11-7 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday, May 3.

Gabe Swansen, former Johnston High School standout, played on Saturday, May 3 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Bondurant-Farrar High School standouts Nate Anderson and Nathan Anderson’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Saturday, May 3