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91 people die from cancer in Iowa during week ending Dec. 24

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 31, 2022

There were 91 deaths from cancer reported in Iowa in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 15.9% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Iowa: 78 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending December 17

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 78 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending December 17.

Iowa implements 5 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 31, 2022

Iowa implemented at least five new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

Iowa ranks 32nd in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 31, 2022

In 2021, Iowa had 37,818 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 32nd highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

37 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Iowa during week ending Dec. 24

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 30, 2022

There were 37 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Iowa in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 6.5% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

21 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Iowa during week ending Dec. 24

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 30, 2022

There were 21 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Iowa in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

25 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Iowa during week ending Dec. 24

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 29, 2022

There were 25 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Iowa in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

15 people die from diabetes mellitus in Iowa during week ending Dec. 24

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 29, 2022

There were 15 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Iowa in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

25 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Iowa during week ending Dec. 24

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 28, 2022

There were 25 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Iowa in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Week of December 10: 249 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 249 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 10.

10 people die from kidney disease in Iowa during week ending Dec. 24

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 28, 2022

There were 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Iowa in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.