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Analysis: Iowa one of 20 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 13, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, an analysis by the Hawkeye Reporter shows that Iowa is one of 20 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports.

State elections official mum on reform plan to bar noncitizen voting

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 14, 2023

Iowa’s elections chief, Secretary of State Paul Pate, did not respond to a request for comment about a reform plan proposed by the advocacy group Americans for Citizen Voting (ACV) to bar all noncitizens from voting in any Iowa election.

Foster signs ‘Big Family Pledge,’ vows to ‘defend families at all costs’

By Metric Media News Service | May 13, 2022

A.J. Foster, a candidate running for U.S. Senate in Iowa, has recently signed on to the Big Family Pledge, committing to defending American families from left-wing activist policies.

Iowa homicide rate estimated at 3.5 per 100,000 last year, FBI reports

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2021

Iowa last year recorded a homicide rate of 3.5 per 100,000 residents, compared to the U.S. rate of 6.5 per 100,000 and the state’s 1.2 rate a decade earlier, according to newly released FBI crime data.

Iowa received $1.19 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 29, 2021

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that Iowa received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $1.19 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

State Poll: Iowa seniors reject payroll tax to fund slavery reparations

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 20, 2021

Iowa seniors oppose a Democrat plan to use payroll deductions from Whites, Hispanics and Asians to fund slavery reparations for Black Americans. according to the results of a Iowa Metric Media poll.

Cedar Rapids is worst city in Iowa for commuters, new study finds

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 11, 2021

The average travel time to get to work in Cedar Rapids is now 19.8 minutes, making it the worst city for commuting in Iowa, according to a new analysis from the insurance comparison website Insurify.

Iowa lost $517 million in 2019 due to migration, study finds

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 11, 2021

The collective wealth of Iowa residents decreased $517 million in 2019 due to population migration trends, according to a new analysis of Internal Revenue Service data by the nonprofit Wirepoints website.

Top marginal tax rate in Iowa could reach 57.87% under Biden plan

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 22, 2020

Under Democrat Joe Biden’s federal tax plan, the top marginal tax rate in Iowa could hit 57.87 percent, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gets ‘A’ grade for fiscal management

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2020

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds received a grade of “A” from the Washington-based CATO Institute for her tax and spending policies since 2018, according to a ranking of governors that comes out every two years.

Iowa to lose $239.3 million in tax revenue from hotel industry this year

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 17, 2020

Iowa will lose $239.3 million in total state and local tax revenue from the hotel industry due to COVID-19, according to an Oxford Economics estimate released by the American Hotels and Lodging Association.

Charles River Holdings acquires 1301 Melrose Ave., Unit 506, University Heights

By Metric Media News Service | May 20, 2020

The two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom property at 1301 Melrose Ave., Unit 506, University Heights was sold on May 20, 2020 by Terrence R. and Elizabeth A. Chorvat for $625,000. The buyer was Charles River Holdings.

Ard Properties LLC acquires 3121 Seventh St., Des Moines

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2020

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3121 Seventh St., Des Moines was sold on May 18, 2020 by Ard Properties LLC for $105,000. The buyer was Georgia Fink.

Patrick J. and Monica V. Hale purchase 1307 N.W. Abbie Drive, Ankeny

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2020

On May 18, 2020, John Charles and Rebecca Sue Widen sold their home at 1307 N.W. Abbie Drive, Ankeny to Patrick J. and Monica V. Hale for $275,000.

Jerrys Homes Inc. unloads 5409 S.E. 25th St., Des Moines

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2020

On May 18, 2020, Jerrys Homes Inc. sold their home at 5409 S.E. 25th St., Des Moines to Matthew W. Simmons for $247,900.

Njrec Inc. acquire 709 N.W. Reinhart Drive, Ankeny

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2020

The home at 709 N.W. Reinhart Drive, Ankeny was sold on May 18, 2020 by Njrec Inc. for $567,500. The buyers were Bianca Manuelli and Matthew William Finn.