Hawkeye Reporter

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Iowa in the week ending May 14, making up less than 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

43,695 businesses in Iowa have fewer than five employees in 2019

There were 43,695 businesses in Iowa with fewer than five employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Iowa collected 7.1% less in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

Of the $11.8 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2021, $49.9 million came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 7.1 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa collected $22 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

Of the $11.8 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2021, 0.2 percent, or $22 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital donates equipment to SWCC Career Academy program

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) in Red Oak recently donated a Stryker hospital bed and smart mattress to the Southwestern Community College (SWCC) nurse assisting Career Academy.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Iowa during week ending May 14

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Iowa in the week ending May 14, making up less than 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Iowa collected 7.7% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

Of the $11.8 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2021, $1.5 billion came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 7.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Triumph Park Ribbon Cutting on June 3

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

The City of Waukee, Waukee Betterment Foundation, project donors and other partners will gather at the site of the park to cut the ribbon for Triumph Park on Friday, June 3 at 5:00 p.m.

Mental Health IS an Issue, Even in Rural Communities

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Distinct mental health differences are evident when comparing rural and urban residents.

13 people die in Iowa from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 21, 2022

There were 13 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 13.3% decrease from the previous week.

Iowa collected $18.7 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2021

Of the $11.8 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2021, 0.2 percent, or $18.7 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Iowa during week ending May 7

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa in the week ending May 7, making up less than 3% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Iowa collected $3.9 million in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2021

Of the $11.8 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $3.9 million, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

185 people age 85 and older in Iowa are estimated to have died during week ending May 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 185 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 7.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Iowa during week ending May 7

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Iowa in the week ending May 7, making up less than 3% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Iowa during week ending May 7

Iowa's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 7, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Spiller Named Associate Provost for Student Services at DMACC Urban Campus

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Spiller will continue to work for the DMACC Districtwide Enrollment Services/Student Success Team

B.A.S.H. | Where Members Meet, Hosted by Edencrest at Green Meadows on June 02

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

B.A.S.H. | Where Members Meet, Hosted by Edencrest at Green Meadows

Iowa collected 0.5% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2021