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Analysis: Iowa among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

Iowa is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Hawkeye Reporter found.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Iowa declines from 2022 to 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Iowa in the fiscal year 2023 was $257,268, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Iowa increases from 2021 to 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Iowa in the fiscal year 2022 was $260,258, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Earnings on Iowa's public pension investments increase to $968,959 in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Iowa public pensions went up from $613,599 in 2021 to $968,959 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending June 15?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 16, 2024

Political contributions made during the week ending June 15 can be found here.

Over 120 bank failures in the country since 2012: See if Iowa was affected

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Iowa.

American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Iowa legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending June 8?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

Political contributions made during the week ending June 8 can be found here.

Iowa one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

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

Iowa ranks no. 12 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Iowa secured the twelfth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 77%.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending June 1?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 2, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending June 1 can be found here.

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In Iowa, 139 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 2, 2024

Iowa registered 139 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Iowa inflation rate lower than national average as of May 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Iowa experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in May?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Iowa in May.

In 2022, Iowa pension holdings total $44.5 million

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Iowa had $44.5 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Iowa increases from 2022 to 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Iowa in 2023 was $265,552, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Iowa falls in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 30, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $255,276, a 3.9% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.