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Q2: VA home loan in Iowa averages $218,813

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

The average VA loan amount in Iowa during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2021 was $218,813, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Krm Development LLC acquires 742 63rd St., W. Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

On July 1, Krm Development LLC purchased a home at 742 63rd St., W. Des Moines from Barnes Estates LLC for $95,000.

1606 Hackenberry Place, Granger acquired by Gavin F. and Crystal Rae Scroggin

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

The home at 1606 Hackenberry Place, Granger was sold on July 1 by Element Homes LLC for $284,470. The buyers were Gavin F. and Crystal Rae Scroggin.

473 N.E. Brookridge Circle, Waukee purchased by Steven and Mary Scullen

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

The home at 473 N.E. Brookridge Circle, Waukee was sold on July 1 by Darlene Chandler and Bobby R Schneider for $406,900. The buyers were Steven and Mary Scullen.

Total non-farm payroll employees in Iowa decreases by 7.5% in June 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

Iowa reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of June 2021 was 48,000, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Ames sees 48,000 nonfarm payroll employees in June

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for June in Iowa's Ames metropolitan statistical area was 48,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

John and Jenna Marion acquire 978 84th St., W. Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

On July 1, Michael E. and Fiona Fields sold their two bedroom, two bathroom home at 978 84th St., W. Des Moines to John and Jenna Marion for $502,000.

Reiter Properties LLC acquires 120 Third St., Dyersville

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

On July 1, Rcb Investment Group LLC sold their seven bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 120 Third St., Dyersville to Reiter Properties LLC for $250,000.

VA Purchase Loans in Iowa average $201,656 for Q2 2019

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019 was $201,656, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa collected 42.6% more in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

Of the $10.7 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2020, $75.5 million came from taxes on general corporation licenses, a 42.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

911 Lost Lake Drive, Polk City purchased by Brian and Brenna Delker

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

On July 1, Brian and Brenna Delker purchased a home at 911 Lost Lake Drive, Polk City from Gianni Paul and Janel Comito for $359,900.

Ronald A. Barkey and Catherine A. Christ purchase 1313 S.W. Campus Lane, Ankeny

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

On July 1, Ronald A. Barkey and Catherine A. Christ purchased a home at 1313 S.W. Campus Lane, Ankeny from Lu A. McKeeman for $279,000.

6204 Aspen Drive, W. Des Moines sold by Barnes Estates LLC

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

On July 1, Krm Development LLC purchased a home at 6204 Aspen Drive, W. Des Moines from Barnes Estates LLC for $135,000.

Iowa collects $1.5 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

Iowa collected $1.5 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the second quarter of 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

124 E. 29th Court, Des Moines purchased by Capital City Developers LLC

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 124 E. 29th Court, Des Moines was sold on July 1 by Jerry D. and Anita M. Hatchitt for $147,000. The buyer was Capital City Developers LLC.

1226 N.E. 15th Lane, Ankeny acquired by Pamela G Ricker

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

On July 1, Roger D. and Sharon Dent sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1226 N.E. 15th Lane, Ankeny to Pamela G Ricker for $276,200.

Iowa ranks 21st in the U.S. for the most public utilities license paid in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

In 2020, Iowa collected $11.1 million in public utilities license, ranking it 21st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa collected $241.7 million in amusements sales tax in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

Of the $10.7 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2020, 2.3 percent, or $241.7 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

VA provides 2,231 home loans in Iowa totaling $488.2 million in Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 1, 2021

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 2,231 home loans totaling $488.2 million in Iowa during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2021, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.