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Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending Sept. 14?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 15, 2024

The top 10 political contributions made during the week ending Sept. 14 can be found here.

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Iowa sees more individual income tax revenue in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $946 million in individual income tax revenue for Iowa, a 2% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 19.2% fewer home purchase loans in Iowa in Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

There were 409 VA home purchases in Iowa in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $106.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NFIB Iowa PAC endorses legislative candidates supporting small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa PAC has announced its endorsements for candidates running for the Iowa General Assembly.

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NFIB Iowa PAC endorses candidates for the Iowa General Assembly

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa PAC has announced its endorsements for candidates running for the Iowa General Assembly.

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Small business optimism declines in August, inflation remains a top concern

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

The latest NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) report reveals a significant decline in small business optimism for August, with the Small Business Optimism Index dropping 2.5 points to 91.2.

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Iowa ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Iowa ranked 40th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 601 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Who contributed the most in Iowa during week ending Sept. 7?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

The top 10 political contributions made during the week ending Sept. 7 can be found here.

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Iowa ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

With $255,681 in home loans issued, Iowa ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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 20% small business deduction permanent to avoid tax hike

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), appeared on 600 WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids to discuss the importance of preventing a significant tax increase on small...

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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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Labor quality and hiring challenges persist for small businesses in August

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's recent jobs report reveals a slight increase in the percentage of small business owners facing challenges in filling job vacancies, with 40% citing unfilled positions in August.

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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.

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In Iowa, 150 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

Iowa registered 150 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).