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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

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

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

Iowa deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 10

Iowa's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

26 people die in Iowa from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24

There were 26 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending June 24, a 18.2% increase over the previous week.

Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards & Commissions

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 22, Gov. Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

26 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Iowa during week ending June 24

There were 26 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Iowa in the week ending June 24, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

CDC estimates 211 people age 85 and older in Iowa died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 211 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 10.

Klobuchar, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Competition and Rein in Big Tech

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today joined Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, in reintroducing the American Innovation and Choice Online Act.

Cedar Falls, Clear Lake, Nine Counties Get Boost from Grassley-Backed Infrastructure Law

By Hawkeye Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

Several Iowa communities are getting an injection of federal resources to support essential local infrastructure projects, thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Sen. Grassley supported in 2021.

CDC predicts 133 people in 75-84 age group in Iowa died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 133 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

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

There were 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Iowa in the week ending June 24, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Iowa during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Iowa in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

15 people die in Iowa from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24

There were 15 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending June 24, a 11.8% decrease from the previous week.

Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen 9/11 Victims Law

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), along with Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), in introducing the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.

ACRU’s West: Iowa policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

Iowa's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Iowa during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Iowa in the week ending June 24, making up less than 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa.

Gov. Reynolds Makes Second Request for Federal Assistance for Davenport Building Collapse

Yesterday, Gov. Kim Reynolds submitted a second request for federal assistance for Scott County following the May 28 collapse of The Hotel Davenport Apartments in Davenport.

Grassley, Midwest Colleagues Aim to Expand Biofuel Production Opportunities