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Home sales during June 6-12, 2021 in Perry

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 15, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Perry for the week of June 6-12, 2021.

“AMATEUR ATHLETES PROTECTION AND COMPENSATION ACT” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 14

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

The Congressional Record published “AMATEUR ATHLETES PROTECTION AND COMPENSATION ACT” in the Senate section on June 14.

“WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 14

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

“WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES” was published on page S4508 of the Congressional Record on June 14.

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 14

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on June 14.

Iowa collected 4.7% more in tobacco products sales tax in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

Of the $10.7 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2020, $211.6 million came from tobacco products sales tax, a 4.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Residents and visitors to Iowa paid $10.7 billion in taxes in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

Iowa collected $10.7 billion in taxes in 2020, a 0.7 percent increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

46 deaths recorded in Iowa after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 3,049 across the US, with 46 deaths being in Iowa, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

Iowa collected 8.4% less in property taxes in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

Of the $10.7 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2020, $1.8 million came from property taxes, an 8.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Virender and Anita Singh unload 3807 N.W. Applewood Court, Ankeny

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, Virender and Anita Singh sold their home at 3807 N.W. Applewood Court, Ankeny to William and Kaylee Hager for $450,000.

How many 65-74-year-olds died in Iowa during week ending May 15?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 88 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 15.

1710 N.W. 31st St., Ankeny sold by Benchmark Builders Iowa LC

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, Meho and Elvedina Vatres purchased a home at 1710 N.W. 31st St., Ankeny from Benchmark Builders Iowa LC for $329,900.

815 Sandstone Point, Waukee sold by Benchmark Builders Iowa LC

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

The home at 815 Sandstone Point, Waukee was sold on June 14, 2021 by Benchmark Builders Iowa LC for $349,900. The buyers were Kris Aaron and Jennifer Jo Steele.

Iowa collected $35.4 million in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

Of the $10.7 billion in taxes collected by Iowa in 2020, 0.3 percent, or $35.4 million, came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Iowa ranks 31st in United States for non-farm payroll employees in November

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

Iowa's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 31st for non-farm payroll employees in November, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1102 89th St., W. Des Moines purchased by MacKinzie and Tyler Leinen

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, MacKinzie and Tyler Leinen purchased a home at 1102 89th St., W. Des Moines from Meadowbrook Builders LLC for $345,000.

Robert L. Zinn (estate) (deceased) acquire 3703 N.W. Linwood Lane, Ankeny

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

The home at 3703 N.W. Linwood Lane, Ankeny was sold on June 14, 2021 by Robert L. Zinn (estate) (deceased) for $335,000. The buyers were Michael Rev Obrien (trustee) and Carol Rev Obrien (trustee).

1508 S.W. Pleasant Lane, Ankeny unloaded by Charcey Petersen

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

The home at 1508 S.W. Pleasant Lane, Ankeny was sold on June 14, 2021 by Charcey Petersen for $225,500. The buyer was Audrey Campbell.

9110 Autumn Court, W. Des Moines acquired by Daivd Smail

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, Daivd Smail purchased a home at 9110 Autumn Court, W. Des Moines from Suresh and Swapna Batchala for $643,000.

Iowa ranks 30th in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2020

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2021

In 2020, Iowa collected $3.5 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 30th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).