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Grassley urges limits on universal injunctions amid ongoing debate

By R. M. Machado | Jun 18, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has addressed the Washington Post Editorial Board in response to its May 29 editorial titled “In defense of nationwide injunctions.” In his letter, Grassley emphasized what he sees as the...

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Law enforcement groups endorse judiciary committee’s provisions in major senate bill

By E. H. Little | Jun 18, 2025

Major law enforcement organizations have expressed support for provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill, recently released by the Senate Judiciary Committee under Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).

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NFIB launches ad campaign against beneficial ownership reporting rules

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 18, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy group, has launched a new advertising campaign in Iowa.

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VA provides 873 home loans in Iowa totaling $242.7 million in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 873 home loans totaling $242.7 million in Iowa during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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2025: Measles cases in Iowa up as of week ending June 14

By D. E. Ruiz | Jun 17, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending June 7.

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Iowa legislature passes key reforms benefiting small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa's prominent small business advocacy group, has highlighted several legislative successes from the 91st General Assembly, which concluded on May 14, 2025.

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Grassley leads call for answers on Rock Island Arsenal personnel changes

By E. H. Little | Jun 16, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has led a group of lawmakers from the Quad Cities in pressing the U.S. Army for more information regarding potential changes at Rock Island Arsenal (RIA).

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Iowa sees 11 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Information industry during 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Iowa submitted 11 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senator Grassley’s Capitol Hill Report covers international conflict, oil prices, budget bill, and Medicaid

By E. H. Little | Jun 16, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report for June 16, 2025.

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Grassley introduces bipartisan Senate resolution marking National Elder Abuse Awareness Month

By R. M. Machado | Jun 16, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Senate to recognize June as National Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

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VA provides 613 home purchase loans in Iowa in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2025

There were 613 VA home purchase loans issued in Iowa in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, totaling $174.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Iowa increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $284,822, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Founder of media company: Credit Card Competition Act is ‘a trojan horse to sabotage the genius act’

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

Wayne DuPree, a commentator for The DuPree Report, has expressed concerns regarding the Credit Card Competition Act.

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Iowa: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Iowa in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Biologics companies from Iowa in the first quarter of 2025.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending June 7

By D. E. Ruiz | Jun 10, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 31.

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Small business optimism rises slightly despite persistent uncertainties

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported a rise in its Small Business Optimism Index for May, reaching 98.8, which is slightly above the 51-year average of 98.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Iowa employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade 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 receives $40.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q4

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

The VA issued 141 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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President of Taxpayers Protection Alliance: ‘Hard working Americans do not like the Credit Card Competition Act’

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2025

David Williams, President of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, said that eliminating cash back and travel rewards under the Credit Card Competition Act would negatively impact hardworking Americans.

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VA home loan amount averages $278,022 in Iowa for Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $278,022, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.