🌱 Why Parkersburg gas is pricier even as oil costs drop

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Parkersburg gas is pricier even as oil costs drop

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Iowa fuel prices increase as crude oil costs fall (radioonthego.com) — Drivers in Parkersburg are paying about $3.84 per gallon for regular gas this week, slightly above the Iowa average even as crude oil prices fall. The report compares Parkersburg’s prices with nearby towns and statewide diesel costs, helping residents plan fill-ups and understand why local fuel remains expensive despite cheaper oil.
   

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📸 Around Parkersburg

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Couples League Over 50 →
  Town & Country Golf Club, 1501 12th St, Grundy Center
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Snail Mail Social: A Pen Pals Program
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  1:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• 2026 Romance Rendezvous Book Blast Tickets →
  Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls, 7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
  10:00 am
• 4-Person Best Shot & Bags →
  Town & Country Golf Club, 1501 12th St, Grundy Center
  10:00 am
• Local Author Fair
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  1:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Peter Rabbit Escape Room
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
• Baby Playtime
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  10:30 am

Tuesday August 11

• Introduction to Book Folding - Session 1
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  6:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• FREE Yoga at River Place Plaza →
  River Place Plaza, 100 State St Unit 203, Cedar Falls
  5:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• Teen Clothing Swap
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  2:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Pen Pals: Pair-Up Registration Opens TODAY!
  Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
• Couples League →
  Town & Country Golf Club, 1501 12th St, Grundy Center
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Employee -All states except MN or IL in Ackley. Apply here.
• University of Northern Iowa posted a job opening for Temporary Custodian I - Custodial Services in Cedar Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cedar Falls

• How One Cedar Falls Tree Service Protects Both Your Property and Your Budget (wcfcourier.com)
• August 4 recap: Waterloo and Cedar Falls news you may have missed today (wcfcourier.com)
• Federal spending cuts flip the pyramid, costing low-income Americans the most (sergeantbluffadvocates.com)

Waverly

• After a long wait, pool project enters final stages (communitynewspapergroup.com)

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Ok Parkersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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