May 11, 2026

Flag of Waterloo, Iowa unit that led the way to Europe in WWII is restored

An American flag that was part of history made by soldiers from Iowa in World War Two has been restored and is back that the Grout Museum in Waterloo. Museum exhibit registrar Nicholas Erickson says the flag was donated by Brigadier General Howard Jesse Rouse, who commanded the Iowa National Guard 133rd Infantry Regiment in […] View Full Story

UI energy expert: Get used to gas costing over $4 a gallon

It may be 2027 before gasoline prices in Iowa fall back to where they were before the war with Iran, according to a University of Iowa professor who’s written about the oil shocks of the 1970s. UI Professor Tyler Priest, who teaches a course on U.S. Energy Policy, said President Trump’s statements on social media […] View Full Story