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News from September 2024

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Analysis: Iowa one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Hawkeye Reporter shows that Iowa is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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NFIB urges Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently appeared on 600 WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids.

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Small businesses face challenges filling positions despite increased hiring efforts

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report reveals a continued struggle for small business owners in finding qualified candidates to fill job openings.

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Number of VA loans issued in Iowa increased by 15.1% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 601 home loans in Iowa, totaling $153.7 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 92 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to seven loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Iowa companies were under most scrutiny during August?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Iowa in August.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending Aug. 31?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

Political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 31 can be found here.

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Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Iowa in August.