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Iowa DOT seeks public input on Iowa 136 detour plan

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 30, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on a planned detour and improvements for Iowa 136 between U.S. 61 and Delmar in Clinton County.

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Iowa DOT announces closure of Iowa 92 for reconstruction project

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 30, 2025

Iowa 92 between U.S. 218 near Ainsworth and Iowa 70 near Columbus Junction will close on Monday, June 2, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office.

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Iowa DOT announces road closure near Saylorville Lake for roundabout construction

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 30, 2025

On June 2, the access from NW Beaver Drive to Iowa 415 near Saylorville Lake will be closed for construction.

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Iowa unveils new system for unemployment benefits and job search

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 30, 2025

Iowa has introduced a new unemployment system aimed at simplifying the process for residents to file claims and seek employment.

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Des Moines men sentenced for conspiracy to distribute deadly drugs

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 29, 2025

Two Des Moines men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

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Iowa ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 27, 2025

With $278,022 in home loans issued, Iowa ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Iowa sees 8 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 26, 2025

In 2024, eight H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing 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 DOT seeks public input on disadvantaged business enterprise goals

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 25, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently in the process of setting its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for Federal Fiscal Years 2026-2028.

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Number of VA loans issued in Iowa increased by 10.5% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 24, 2025

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

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NFIB introduces digital tools highlighting impact of small business tax deduction in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 22, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has introduced two digital tools aimed at assisting small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Iowa to understand the potential economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax...

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 141 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 63 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Iowa City man receives federal sentence for firearm charges

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 21, 2025

An Iowa City man, O'Sean Dentale Horton, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for firearm and ammunition charges.

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Average VA home loan amount in Iowa increases in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $278,022, a 4.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 154 petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 19, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Iowa submitted 154 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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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa average $286,952 for Q4

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $286,952, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Managing Director of NERA on credit card competition act: ‘A decrease in credit card rewards is likely to be associated with a decrease in interchange fee revenue’

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 16, 2025

Alan Grant, Managing Director at NERA, said that a decrease in credit card rewards could correspond with a decline in interchange fee revenue, with variations in impact across different consumers.

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Iowa business groups express concern over new costly health care mandate

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in collaboration with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), Iowa Bankers Association (IBA), and Iowa Business Council has issued a statement regarding the recent passage of a...

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 12, 2025

Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in Iowa submitted 13 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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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Iowa during Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Iowa in the first quarter of 2025.

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Edy’s Grocer owner on Credit Card Competition Act: 'Credit cards became our lifeline'

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 9, 2025

Edy Massih, owner of Edy's Grocer in Brooklyn, provided testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee emphasizing the importance of credit access for his business.