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Small business uncertainty reaches record high, challenges Main Street

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported a rise in its Small Business Optimism Index, which increased by 0.3 points to 91.5 in September.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa average $289,411 for Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $289,411, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending Oct. 5?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 5 can be found here.

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

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

VA Purchase Loans in Iowa average $260,666 for Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $260,666, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa ranks 51st in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

With $250,562 in issued loans, Iowa ranked 51st for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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In Iowa, 157 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

Iowa registered 157 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Iowa leaders push for permanent status on small business tax deduction

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

NFIB Iowa Leadership Council members Lana Pol and Marcie Strouse recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the permanency of the 20% Small Business Deduction.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending Sept. 28?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

The top 10 political contributions made during the week ending Sept. 28 can be found here.

VA provides 601 home loans in Iowa totaling $153.7 million in Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

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

Iowa sees inflation increase as of August 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Iowa experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

VA provides 409 home purchase loans in Iowa in Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

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

Defense Credit Union Council: Proposed credit card bill could increase fraud risk for Iowa veterans

By Hawkeye Reporter reports | Sep 25, 2024

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) told Georgia's U.S. senators in May that proposed credit card regulations would “risk military financial readiness,” and the council is now saying the bill could “jeopardize veterans’ financial security.”

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending Sept. 21?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

Political contributions made during the week ending Sept. 21 can be found here.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Iowa increases from Q1 to Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $260,666, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa Bankers Association: Proposed federal credit card regs would 'raise costs for consumers'

By C.D. Marsden | Sep 21, 2024

The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) said that proposed federal credit card regulations would raise consumer costs and negative impact credit card rewards and other small business benefits.

Iowa receives $23.6 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 92 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Iowa small businesses endorse Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has declared its endorsement for Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks in her bid for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Iowa's 1st Congressional District.

NFIB endorses Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

VA home loan amount averages $255,681 in Iowa for Q2

By Hawkeye Reporter | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $255,681, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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