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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $255,276

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $255,276, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa collects $298 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 30, 2024

Iowa collected $298 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Iowa’s combined tax revenues down 5.2% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 29, 2024

Iowa collected $2.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

House Republicans Release Budget Plans for Fiscal Year 2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 28, 2024

(DES MOINES) -- Today, House Republicans unveiled their proposed spending plan for the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, setting a budget of $8.955 billion for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. This marks an increase of $402.8 million from the current fiscal year's spending level of $8.552 billion, representing a 4.71 percent increase over Fiscal Year 2024.Iowa House Appropriations Chairman Gary Mohr (R-Bettendorf) spearheaded the development of the budget targets, stating, "Iowa House Republicans have once again proposed a responsible funding plan for the...

Iowa’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 128.5% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 27, 2024

Iowa collected $1.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Iowa’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 34% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 26, 2024

Iowa collected $1.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending March 23?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

Political contributions made during the week ending March 23 can be found here.

VA provides 178.3% more home purchase loans in Iowa in Q4 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

There were 629 VA home purchases in Iowa in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $171.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 629 home purchase loans in Iowa in Q4 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

There were 629 VA home purchase loans issued in Iowa in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $171.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

23 basketball players from Iowa jumping for first place in women’s NCAA tournament

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 20, 2024

Iowa City has the most players of any city representing Iowa in the tournament.

9 basketball players from Iowa to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

Waukee has the most players of any city representing Iowa in the tournament.

Iowa ranked 21st highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 16, 2024

Iowa ranked 21st highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Who contributed the most in Iowa during week ending March 9?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 10, 2024

The top 10 political contributions made during the week ending March 9 can be found here.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending March 2?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 3, 2024

The top 10 political contributions made during the week ending March 2 can be found here.

Inflation in Iowa lower than national average as of February 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Iowa experienced an 18.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.