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Total non-farm payroll employees in Iowa increases by 7.1% in September 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Iowa reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of September 2021 was 52,800, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Ames sees 52,800 nonfarm payroll employees in September

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Iowa's Ames metropolitan statistical area was 52,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Rental vacancies in Iowa up 1.8% from Q3 to Q4 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Rental vacancies in Iowa were 7.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 1.8 percent over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Q3 2021: Iowa's combined tax revenues down 41.9% since Q2 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Iowa collected $2.3 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Ames nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.8% since September 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Ames metropolitan statistical area was 53,200, a 0.8 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Iowa collects $12 million in miscellaneous taxes during Q3 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Iowa's miscellaneous tax revenue reached $12 million in the third quarter of 2021, a decrease of 79% compared to the previous quarter.

Gregory and Breanne D. Barnum unload 1510 Ninth St., Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1510 Ninth St., Des Moines was sold on Oct. 1 by Gregory and Breanne D. Barnum for $310,000. The buyer was Ariel S Pleva.

Richard L. Cox sells 3027 Carr St., Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Richard L. Cox sold their home at 3027 Carr St., Des Moines to Kerissa D Hall for $75,000.

Q3: VA home loan in Iowa averages $223,158

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

The average VA loan amount in Iowa during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2021 was $223,158, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Ariel S Pleva purchases 1522 Ninth St., Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Ariel S Pleva purchased a home at 1522 Ninth St., Des Moines from Gregory and Breanne D. Barnum for $35,000.

Average VA home loan amount in Iowa increases in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

The average VA loan amount in Iowa during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2021 was $223,158, a 2 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

3293 Ashworth, Waukee unloaded by William D. Day

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Ashworth Apartments I LLC purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3293 Ashworth, Waukee from William D. Day for $875,000.

Jeffrey A. and Romelle M. Johnson sell 1321 N.E. 51st St., Ankeny

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Kathleen A. Gilmore purchased a home at 1321 N.E. 51st St., Ankeny from Jeffrey A. and Romelle M. Johnson for $510,000.

3022 Carr St., Des Moines unloaded by Kyle C. and Ashlynn Kramer

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3022 Carr St., Des Moines was sold on Oct. 1 by Kyle C. and Ashlynn Kramer for $140,000. The buyer was Jeffrey Wadle.

VA provides 683 home purchase loans in Iowa in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

There were 683 VA home purchase loans issued in Iowa in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2021 totaling $172.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 1,934 home loans in Iowa totaling $431.6 million in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 1,934 home loans totaling $431.6 million in Iowa during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2021, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

6910 Nw Trail Ridge Drive, Johnston unloaded by Scott and Leanne Valentine

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Scott and Leanne Valentine sold their home at 6910 Nw Trail Ridge Drive, Johnston to Kelsey Rath and Andrew J. Odell for $202,000.

Iowa ranks 41st in total VA home loans during Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Iowa ranked 41st in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2021 with 1,934 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa collects $1.1 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q3 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 1, 2021

Iowa collected $1.1 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the third quarter of 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.