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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Iowa increases from Q1 to Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $260,666, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa receives $23.6 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 92 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa small businesses endorse Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has declared its endorsement for Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks in her bid for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Iowa's 1st Congressional District.

NFIB endorses Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

VA home loan amount averages $255,681 in Iowa for Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $255,681, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending Sept. 14?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 15, 2024

The top 10 political contributions made during the week ending Sept. 14 can be found here.

Iowa sees more individual income tax revenue in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $946 million in individual income tax revenue for Iowa, a 2% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 19.2% fewer home purchase loans in Iowa in Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

There were 409 VA home purchases in Iowa in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $106.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

NFIB Iowa PAC endorses legislative candidates supporting small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa PAC has announced its endorsements for candidates running for the Iowa General Assembly.

NFIB Iowa PAC endorses candidates for the Iowa General Assembly

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa PAC has announced its endorsements for candidates running for the Iowa General Assembly.

Small business optimism declines in August, inflation remains a top concern

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

The latest NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) report reveals a significant decline in small business optimism for August, with the Small Business Optimism Index dropping 2.5 points to 91.2.

Iowa ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Iowa ranked 40th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 601 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Who contributed the most in Iowa during week ending Sept. 7?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

The top 10 political contributions made during the week ending Sept. 7 can be found here.

Iowa ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

With $255,681 in home loans issued, Iowa ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 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.