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MJ Properties LLC unloads 1101 N.E. 17th Lane, Ankeny

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

On Aug. 2, MJ Properties LLC sold their home at 1101 N.E. 17th Lane, Ankeny to Amanda M. Dee for $333,100.

220 66th Ave., Unit 1, Cedar Rapids acquired by Cedar Rapids Legacy Property LLC

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

The home at 220 66th Ave., Unit 1, Cedar Rapids was sold on Aug. 2 by Lgg Properties LLC and Lgg Property LLC for $3,100,000. The buyer was Cedar Rapids Legacy Property LLC.

36 people die in Iowa from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 12

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

There were 36 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending June 12, a 38.5 percent increase over the previous week.

5121 N.E. Seneca Drive, Ankeny sold by Bryan Cheek

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

The home at 5121 N.E. Seneca Drive, Ankeny was sold on Aug. 2 by Bryan Cheek for $800,000. The buyers were Dona and David Yegge.

421 deaths in Iowa in week ending May 9

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

There were 421 deaths in Iowa in the week ending May 9, 2021, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

3701 Oakridge Court, Cedar Rapids acquired by Theresa E. and Gary L. Jensen

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

On Aug. 2, Theresa E. and Gary L. Jensen purchased a home at 3701 Oakridge Court, Cedar Rapids from Galway Development LLC for $400,000.

End of life: Iowa deaths during week ending July 17 did not exceed death expectancy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

Iowa's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Kayla Melick acquires 3135 S.W. 23rd St., Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3135 S.W. 23rd St., Des Moines was sold on Aug. 2 by Nicholas Donlin for $325,000. The buyer was Kayla Melick.

Cedar Rapids nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.8% since July 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for August 2021 in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan statistical area was 135,800, a 0.8 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

21 manufacturing businesses in Iowa have between 250 and 499 employees in 2018

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 2, 2021

There were 21 manufacturing businesses in Iowa with between 250 and 499 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Ernst: Iowans are 'worried about inflation'

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 1, 2021

Sen. Joni Ernst expressed concern about the recent surge in inflation rates and the rising prices of consumer goods and services.

Reynolds declares CDC guidance 'counterproductive,' fears mask mandates from Biden

By Karen Kidd | Aug 1, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she's concerned healthcare recommendations and guidance intended to stem the spread of COVID-19 will lead to mask mandates.

Aug. 1 sees Congressional Record publish “H.R. 3684” in the Senate section

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2021

The Congressional Record published “H.R. 3684” in the Senate section on Aug. 1.

Ames sees 47,000 nonfarm payroll employees in July

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for July in Iowa's Ames metropolitan statistical area was 47,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Total non-farm payroll employees in Iowa decreases by 2.1% in July 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2021

Iowa reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of July 2021 was 47,000, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Ames nonfarm payroll employees increase by 4.9% since July 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for August 2021 in the Ames metropolitan statistical area was 49,300, a 4.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

18 people die in Iowa from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 12

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2021

There were 18 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending June 12, a 14.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

135 people die from cancer in Iowa during week ending May 29

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2021

There were 135 deaths from cancer reported in Iowa in the week ending May 29, making up 23.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

24 people die in Iowa from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 12

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2021

There were 24 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending June 12, a 9.1 percent increase over the previous week.