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140 H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in Iowa in 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In 2024, 140 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Iowa collects $927 million in individual income tax revenue in Q4, 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

Individual income taxes in Iowa reached $927 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Iowa House Republicans pass bills aiming to reform higher education

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

Iowa House Republicans have moved forward with a series of legislative measures aimed at reforming the state's higher education system.

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Iowa sees 8 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, eight H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Iowa ranks 39th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,773 in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Iowa received an average of $10,773 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in the nation.

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Iowa ranks 29th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 17.9% in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 17.9% of income in Iowa—ranking it the 23rd least dependent among U.S. states.

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Iowa Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Hawkeye Reporter News Service | Mar 12, 2025

The Iowa Bankers Association {IBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."

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Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 551 H-1B petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 551 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Analysis: Iowa among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Hawkeye Reporter shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Iowa is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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NFIB calls on Iowa lawmakers to address rising health insurance costs

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recognized as Iowa's leading small business advocacy group, has published a health care policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."

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Iowa: Residents received $6.99 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Iowa, providing an average of $2,185 per capita to residents.

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Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 4 H-1B petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Iowa submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Iowa: Medicare dependency reached 4.4% in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.4% of income in Iowa, providing an average of $2,666 per capita to residents.

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Iowa: Social Security made up 6.6% of total income in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.6% of income in Iowa, providing an average of $3,990 per capita to residents.

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Iowa: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Iowa, providing an average of $907 per capita to residents.

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An employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry file 2 H-1B petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Iowa business owner urges Congress to repeal Corporate Transparency Act

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

The Des Moines Register recently featured an op-ed by Cindy Mitchell, owner of Jon Top Distributing in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Public Input Sought for U.S. 20 Westbound Bridge Replacement in Dubuque County

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is inviting public feedback on a proposed U.S. 20 westbound bridge replacement over Middle Fork Catfish Creek and the Railroad in Dubuque County.

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NFIB Iowa announces annual Tax Luncheon with key state leaders

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

NFIB Iowa is set to host its annual Tax Luncheon on March 26th at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Iowa employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Iowa submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.