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News from January 2022

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After 'nearly 20% increase in deaths,' safety group urges Iowa to pass laws to make roads safer

By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 31, 2022

Iowa roads have been more dangerous since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, following a national trend. Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety has ranked Iowa as a “yellow” state, saying it needed to exercise caution. It also urged the Hawkeye State to enact laws to improve safety.

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20 people die in Iowa from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 15

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

There were 20 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending Jan. 15, a 20 percent decrease from the previous week.

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41 people die in Iowa from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Jan. 15

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

There were 41 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending Jan. 15, a 7.9 percent increase over the previous week.

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Death expectancy is exceeded in Iowa during week ending Jan. 8

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

Iowa's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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1807 Blake Blvd., Cedar Rapids acquired by Prashantha Damodara Kalkala and Manasa Sulli Radhakrishna Nayak

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

The home at 1807 Blake Blvd., Cedar Rapids was sold on Jan. 31 by Uttam Gurung and Uma Lama for $300,000. The buyers were Prashantha Damodara Kalkala and Manasa Sulli Radhakrishna Nayak.

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102 people die from diseases of the heart in Iowa during week ending Jan. 15

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

There were 102 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Iowa in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 21.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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Waterloo-Cedar Falls sees 3.8% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan statistical area was 85,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Ames sees 10% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in May in the Ames metropolitan statistical area was 51,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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1216 Buchanan St., Des Moines unloaded by Gregorio Arizaga Berber

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 31, 2022

On Jan. 31, Gregorio Arizaga Berber sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1216 Buchanan St., Des Moines to Tasha D Allen for $195,000.

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Iowa City rates of gun violence dropped in 2021, numbers still remain relatively high

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 30, 2022

Iowa City reported a decrease in the number of gun related incidents for 2021.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending Jan. 29, 2022?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 30, 2022

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Jan. 29, 2022 can be found here.

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Iowa City sees 4.9% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 30, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Iowa City metropolitan statistical area was 93,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Iowa: 16 Hispanic lives lost in week ending January 8

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 30, 2022

There were 16 Hispanic people who died in Iowa in the week ending January 8, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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13 people die in Iowa from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Jan. 15

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 30, 2022

There were 13 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending Jan. 15, a 8.3 percent increase over the previous week.

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66 people die from cancer in Iowa during week ending Jan. 15

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 30, 2022

There were 66 deaths from cancer reported in Iowa in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 13.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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Sioux City sees 4.5% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 30, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Sioux City metropolitan statistical area was 83,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 30, 2022

There were 24 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending Jan. 15, a 41.2 percent increase over the previous week.

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'Too many Iowans leaving the state of Iowa': Mohr wants tax exemption for retirement income

By John Kelly | Jan 29, 2022

Iowa State Representative Gary Mohr believes he has enough votes to pass his bill House File 2026 in the Iowa House of Representatives. 

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Des Moines-West Des Moines sees 2.2% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 29, 2022

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan statistical area was 359,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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19 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Iowa during week ending Jan. 15

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 29, 2022

There were 19 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Iowa in the week ending Jan. 15, making up four percent of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.