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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.

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.

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.

NFIB Iowa to hold annual tax luncheon featuring prominent guests

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

NFIB Iowa is inviting participants to its Annual Tax Luncheon scheduled for March 26, 2025.

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.

Iowa business owner testifies on health insurance challenges before House subcommittee

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Marcie Strouse, a small business owner from Iowa and a member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), presented her testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee.

Iowa: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Iowa in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Iowa in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Small business optimism falls amid rising uncertainty

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, which fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8.

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

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 experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Iowa experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Iowa Secretary of State- Elections Regarding Spring Election Candidates Information on February 5, 2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Iowa Secretary of State- Elections Regarding Comprehensive Information on Spring Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

Iowa: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Iowa in January

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 4, 2025

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

FDA Inspection: What type of Iowa companies were under most scrutiny during January?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Iowa in January.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in Iowa during January

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 2, 2025

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

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Iowa in January.

NFIB Iowa and Aflac explore workforce strategies for 2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

NFIB Iowa State Director Matt Everson and Aflac's Market Director Austin Peterson recently conducted a webinar to discuss strategies for retaining and attracting employees in 2025.

Small business optimism rises amid positive outlook post-election

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 3.4 points in December, reaching 105.1.

Speaker Pat Grassley outlines priorities at start of 2025 Iowa legislative session

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

Speaker of the House Pat Grassley addressed the Iowa House of Representatives as they commenced the 2025 Legislative Session.

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for Iowa's small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in the United States, has released its legislative priorities for Iowa in 2025.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Iowa during Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Iowa in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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