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Week ending October 2 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 134 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 2.

Total non-farm payroll employees in Iowa increases by 0.8% in October 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

Iowa reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of October 2021 was 53,200, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Op-ed: If not parents, then who? Parents step up in school board races

By Brooke Rollins | Nov 1, 2021

The Iowa General Assembly banned the teaching of critical race theory in the state’s classrooms, but are some educators trying to skirt the law and implement the core ideas of Critical Race Theory (CRT)?

Ames nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since October 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Ames metropolitan statistical area was 53,700, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Nandikole acquires 1186 S. Radley St., W. Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The home at 1186 S. Radley St., W. Des Moines was sold on Nov. 1 by Two Rivers Home Rentals LLC for $362,500. The buyer was Nandikole.

Ruth Garcia and Luis Menendez Castro acquires 1531 34th St., Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, Ruth Garcia and Luis Menendez Castro sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1531 34th St., Des Moines to Gary Matthew Todd for $112,000.

2114 Sunflower St., Perry purchased by Cerretti

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, Cerretti purchased a home at 2114 Sunflower St., Perry from Anderson for $245,000.

109 N.E. Allison Ave., Elkhart sold by Brandon W. and Kristen M. Newell

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The home at 109 N.E. Allison Ave., Elkhart was sold on Nov. 1 by Brandon W. and Kristen M. Newell for $349,500. The buyer was Tyler Ryan Gray.

Earle M. Rev Pescatore Jr. (trustee) sells 499 S. Blue Stone Way, W. Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, Earle M. Rev Pescatore Jr. (trustee) sold their home at 499 S. Blue Stone Way, W. Des Moines to Samita and Bhuwan Basnet for $425,000.

Ames sees 53,200 nonfarm payroll employees in October

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October in Iowa's Ames metropolitan statistical area was 53,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

7607 N.W. 95th Court, Johnston acquired by Jon Robert Johnson

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The home at 7607 N.W. 95th Court, Johnston was sold on Nov. 1 by Drake Companies LLC for $699,900. The buyer was Jon Robert Johnson.

1915 Northbrook Drive, Cedar Rapids acquired by Willow M Herbert

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, Willow M Herbert purchased a home at 1915 Northbrook Drive, Cedar Rapids from Trey Matthew and Brooke Ann MacTaggart and Brooke Ann Stahlberg for $200,000.

Tjj Properties LLC buys 1520 Oak Ridge Lane, Unit 1, Cedar Rapids

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The home at 1520 Oak Ridge Lane, Unit 1, Cedar Rapids was sold on Nov. 1 by Siegel & Handley Rentals LLC for $220,000. The buyer was Tjj Properties LLC.

Anne Chittenden buys 910 82nd Court, W. Des Moines

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, Anne Chittenden purchased a home at 910 82nd Court, W. Des Moines from Covenant Construction Services LLC and Ccs Homes for $497,508.

Rebecca and Peter R. Johnston acquire 1103 Jaycee Lane, Adel

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The home at 1103 Jaycee Lane, Adel was sold on Nov. 1 by Rebecca and Peter R. Johnston for $430,000. The buyers were Joseph and Raeann Scieszinski.

1715 Clark St., Des Moines unloaded by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc.

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 1, 2021

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1715 Clark St., Des Moines was sold on Nov. 1 by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $171,000. The buyers were Saidi Mlanga and Mlasi Amisi Rehema.

128 people die from cancer in Iowa during week ending August 21

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 31, 2021

There were 128 deaths from cancer reported in Iowa in the week ending August 21, making up 20.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

10 people die in Iowa from influenza and pneumonia in week ending September 11

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 31, 2021

There were 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending September 11, an increase over the previous week.

24 people die in Iowa from diabetes mellitus in week ending September 11

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 31, 2021

There were 24 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending September 11, a 50 percent increase over the previous week.