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News from July 2023

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Iowa ranks 31st in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Iowa collected $12,908,955,000 in total taxes, ranking it 31st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Iowa during week ending July 1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 10, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Iowa in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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Iowa’s Students First Education Savings Account program generates more than 29,000 applications

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Reynolds has announced that 29,025 K-12 students applied for a Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) during the program’s monthlong application period which closed on June 30.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending July 8?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2023

Political contributions made during the week ending July 8 can be found here.

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119 people die from diseases of the heart in Iowa during week ending July 1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2023

There were 119 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Iowa in the week ending July 1, making up 21.1% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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End of life: Iowa deaths during week ending July 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 9, 2023

Iowa's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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118 people die from cancer in Iowa during week ending July 1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 8, 2023

There were 118 deaths from cancer reported in Iowa in the week ending July 1, making up 20.9% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Union County in Response to Severe Weather

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 8, 2023

On July 6, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Union County in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29.

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Iowa's miscellaneous tax revenues down 44.2% since Q2 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 7, 2023

Iowa collected $29 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 44.2% decrease from the same period the previous year when $52 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Northwestern Steakhouse

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced her Small Business of the Week: Northwestern Steakhouse of Cerro Gordo County.

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Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Clayton County

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 7, 2023

On Friday, July 14, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host a town hall meeting in Clayton County. Senator Ernst looks forward to hearing from constituents in the area about the issues most important to them. This

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28 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Iowa during week ending July 1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 7, 2023

There were 28 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Iowa in the week ending July 1, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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32 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Iowa during week ending July 1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 7, 2023

There were 32 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Iowa in the week ending July 1, making up 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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Gov. Reynolds Calls Special Session to Enact Pro-life Legislation

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 7, 2023

On July 5, Governor Reynolds announced she will convene the General Assembly of Iowa on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. for a special session with the sole purpose of enacting legislation that addresses abortion and protects unborn lives.

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Iowa's miscellaneous tax revenues up 26.1% in Q2 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 6, 2023

Iowa collected $29 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 26.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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16 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Iowa during week ending July 1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 6, 2023

There were 16 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Iowa in the week ending July 1, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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18 people die from diabetes mellitus in Iowa during week ending July 1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 6, 2023

There were 18 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Iowa in the week ending July 1, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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Ernst on SCOTUS Declaring Biden’s Student Loan Bailout Illegal

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 6, 2023

Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that President Joe Biden’s $400 billion student loan bailout is illegal.

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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Four Counties in Response to Severe Weather

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 6, 2023

On July 5, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, and Monroe counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29.

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Analysis: Iowa ranked #42 for gun sales in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jul 5, 2023

Iowa ranked #42 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 84,030 guns sold according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.