Hawkeye Reporter

There were 38,907 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa in 2020, ranking it 32nd in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.

97 people die in Iowa with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending September 25

There were 97 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Iowa during the week ending September 25, a 3.2 percent increase over the previous week.

Iowa Tax Foundation official: federal court ruling upholding on ARPA 'good news for traditional federalism'

By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 19, 2021

A federal court ruling that overturns a provision of the American Rescue Plan Act prohibiting states from cutting taxes is entirely appropriate, according to an Iowans for Tax Relief official.

2627 Dean Ave., Des Moines purchased by Holt Sales & Service LLC

On Nov. 19, Holt Sales & Service LLC purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2627 Dean Ave., Des Moines from Guidner Properties LLC for $140,000.

Iowa puppy mill operator faces $60K in fines for mistreatment of dogs

By Bob Martin | Nov 19, 2021

An Iowa dog breeder has had his license revoked and is facing $60,000 in fines for his treatment of about 500 dogs at a puppy mill, according to a report by The Gazette.

Lewellyn Rentals LLC acquires 2816 Sharon Court, W. Des Moines

On Nov. 19, Haviland Rentals LC sold their home at 2816 Sharon Court, W. Des Moines to Lewellyn Rentals LLC for $140,000.

'Very heartwarming': Iowa Blue Star Mothers sending 200 care packages to soldiers

By Bob Martin | Nov 18, 2021

The Iowa chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America has assembled more than 200 care packages for Iowa soldiers in active duty, which is a record for the organization that creates the packages each year, according to We Are Iowa

147 people die in Iowa from heart disease in week ending September 25

There were 147 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending September 25, a 2 percent decrease from the previous week.

Krm Development LLC sells 16314 Goldenrod Drive, Urbandale

On Nov. 18, Idrissa and Aisseta Dera purchased a home at 16314 Goldenrod Drive, Urbandale from Krm Development LLC for $425,820.

Joel N. and Mireille C. McKenna unload 2105 N.W. 24th St., Ankeny

The home at 2105 N.W. 24th St., Ankeny was sold on Nov. 18 by Joel N. and Mireille C. McKenna for $389,000. The buyers were Lance and Sunnie Palmitier.

D R Horton Iowa LLC acquire 3903 N.W. 11th Court, Ankeny

On Nov. 18, D R Horton Iowa LLC sold their home at 3903 N.W. 11th Court, Ankeny to Rogelio and Jessica Gonzalez for $414,990.

206 S. 91st St., W. Des Moines purchased by Kyle R. and Hilary D. Ortmann

The home at 206 S. 91st St., W. Des Moines was sold on Nov. 18 by Andrew J. and Erin K. Muth for $530,000. The buyers were Kyle R. and Hilary D. Ortmann.

2773 S.W. 21st Circle, Ankeny sold by Dra Properties LC

On Nov. 18, Giovanti Homes LLC purchased a home at 2773 S.W. 21st Circle, Ankeny from Dra Properties LC for $80,000.

Brandon T. and Kailey Reynolds sell 1415 11th St., Des Moines

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1415 11th St., Des Moines was sold on Nov. 18 by Brandon T. and Kailey Reynolds for $140,000. The buyers were Bleys Harlan and Kent Wesley Simmonds.

129 people die in Iowa from cancer in week ending September 25

There were 129 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending September 25, a 9.3 percent increase over the previous week.

Iowa, hit hard by inflation, sees misery index rise too

By George Willis | Nov 17, 2021

Price increases are among highest in the country

Week ending October 30 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Iowa

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 252 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 30.

1808 S.W. Franklin Drive, Ankeny purchased by North Ridge Homes LLC

The home at 1808 S.W. Franklin Drive, Ankeny was sold on Nov. 17 by Tammy Heckart and Corey W Kautz for $68,000. The buyer was North Ridge Homes LLC.

Dustin and Kristen Sheets acquire 5670 Arbor Creek Court, Pleasant Hill

On Nov. 17, Metro Homes LLC sold their home at 5670 Arbor Creek Court, Pleasant Hill to Dustin and Kristen Sheets for $450,000.

8892 Scarlet Drive, W. Des Moines acquired by Richard T. and Jessica J. Muller