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12 people die in Iowa from kidney disease in week ending October 30

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 12, 2021

There were 12 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending October 30, a 7.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

10 people die in Iowa from influenza and pneumonia in week ending October 30

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 12, 2021

There were 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending October 30, an increase over the previous week.

CDC reports 13 deaths among Iowa Hispanics in week ending November 6

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 12, 2021

There were 13 Hispanic people who died in Iowa in the week ending November 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Local Option Sales Tax (LOST)

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

The City of Fairfield will be accepting applications for Local Option Sales Tax community betterment projects.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Garbage Pickup

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Due to the observance of the Christmas Holiday, there will be a double pickup of residential garbage on Thursday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

Managing Conflict in the Workplace on December 16

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Managing Conflict in the Workplace – Workshop starts Nov. 11

Micah Kiel, Jim Hannon Will Address Two SAU Winter Commencements

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

St. Ambrose University will host two commencement ceremonies at the Davenport RiverCenter on Dec. 18.

BA5 - Arrowwood Resort on December 21

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

BA5 - Arrowwood Resort

Class of 2020 has 99.2 Percent Career Outcome Rate

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

According to the Career Development Center at Dordt University, 99.2 percent of Dordt’s class of 2020 found employment or were accepted to graduate school within six months of graduation.

Homeschool Community Hour on December 17

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Homeschool Community Hour

Books on Tap on Dec 15

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Books on Tap

Controlled Home Burns Along Merle Hay Road

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department will be conducting training and controlled burns on two properties along Merle Hay Road.

Waller named JCSD Director of Business Services

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Maria K. Waller has been hired as the Johnston Community School District’s Director of Business Services, filling the vacancy created by Ryan Eidahl being hired as the district’s Chief Financial Officer.

Week ending November 13 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 11, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending November 13.

85 people die in Iowa with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending October 23

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 10, 2021

There were 85 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending October 23, a 13.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Margaret W. MacHaria buys 2909 Cleveland Ave., Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 10, 2021

On Dec. 10, Margaret W. MacHaria purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2909 Cleveland Ave., Des Moines from 3 Angels LLC for $270,000.

Kathy E. Rev Jones (trustee) buys 4014 S.W. Sixth St., Ankeny

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 10, 2021

On Dec. 10, Kathy E. Rev Jones (trustee) purchased a home at 4014 S.W. Sixth St., Ankeny from Richard D. and Julie A. Westphal for $600,000.

Dec. 7 sees Congressional Record publish “Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 10, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar)” on Dec. 7.

Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa decreases in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 10, 2021

There were 38,907 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa in 2020, a 3.4 percent decrease from 2019, according to the official Social Security Administration website.