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Iowa ranks 45th in average VA home loan amount in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 2, 2021

With $218,829 in loans issued, Iowa ranked 45th in the average amount of a VA home loan in 2020, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

134 people die in Iowa from heart disease in week ending October 16

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

There were 134 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending October 16, a 9.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

Total non-farm payroll employees in Iowa increases by 0.9% in November 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

Iowa reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of November 2021 was 53,700, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Ames nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since November 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the Ames metropolitan statistical area was 54,200, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Ames sees 53,700 nonfarm payroll employees in November

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November in Iowa's Ames metropolitan statistical area was 53,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Kathryn Myers purchases 140 Bear Creek Court, Palo

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

On Dec. 1, Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity sold their home at 140 Bear Creek Court, Palo to Kathryn Myers for $173,000.

1325 N.E. 51st St., Ankeny sold by Susan B. and Larry O. Rains

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

On Dec. 1, Susan B. and Larry O. Rains sold their home at 1325 N.E. 51st St., Ankeny to Dennis K. and Marcia K. Albertson for $498,600.

Vanderkamp Framing LLC acquires 5137 N.E. Seneca Drive, Ankeny

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

On Dec. 1, Vanderkamp Framing LLC sold their home at 5137 N.E. Seneca Drive, Ankeny to Rains (revocable trust) for $619,380.

Jerrys Homes Inc. unloads 5515 N.E. Briarwood Drive, Ankeny

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

On Dec. 1, Pamela Jean Tatge purchased a home at 5515 N.E. Briarwood Drive, Ankeny from Jerrys Homes Inc. for $235,190.

Joseph P. and Morgan M. Svare acquires 115 S.E. Wildflower Drive, Pleasant Hill

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

On Dec. 1, James J. Asher purchased a home at 115 S.E. Wildflower Drive, Pleasant Hill from Joseph P. and Morgan M. Svare for $315,000.

1970 Brodie St., Waukee unloaded by William L. and Emily L. Speicher

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

The home at 1970 Brodie St., Waukee was sold on Dec. 1 by William L. and Emily L. Speicher for $390,000. The buyer was Kyler S Boss.

Iowa ranks 47th in average VA home loan amount in 2019

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2021

With $203,230 in loans issued, Iowa ranked 47th in the average amount of a VA home loan in 2019, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.