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Iowa: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.5% of income in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Iowa, providing an average of $907 per capita to residents.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: Iowa's case count rises as of week ending Feb. 22

By D. E. Ruiz | Feb 25, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 15.

An employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry file 2 H-1B petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Iowa business owner urges Congress to repeal Corporate Transparency Act

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

The Des Moines Register recently featured an op-ed by Cindy Mitchell, owner of Jon Top Distributing in Des Moines, Iowa.

Public Input Sought for U.S. 20 Westbound Bridge Replacement in Dubuque County

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is inviting public feedback on a proposed U.S. 20 westbound bridge replacement over Middle Fork Catfish Creek and the Railroad in Dubuque County.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: Iowa's case count rises as of week ending Feb. 15

By D. E. Ruiz | Feb 18, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 8.

NFIB Iowa announces annual Tax Luncheon with key state leaders

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

NFIB Iowa is set to host its annual Tax Luncheon on March 26th at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown.

NFIB Iowa to hold annual tax luncheon featuring prominent guests

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

NFIB Iowa is inviting participants to its Annual Tax Luncheon scheduled for March 26, 2025.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Iowa employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Iowa submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Economist: Credit card bill opposed by IA bankers ‘should really be called the Credit Card Anti-competition Act’

By Hawkeye Reporter News Service | Feb 14, 2025

An economist with the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) said that credit card regulations proposed in Congress would reduce competition among credit card issuers.

Iowa business owner testifies on health insurance challenges before House subcommittee

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 13, 2025

Marcie Strouse, a small business owner from Iowa and a member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), presented her testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Health Subcommittee.

Iowa's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Feb. 8

By D. E. Ruiz | Feb 11, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 1.

Iowa: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Iowa in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Iowa in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Small business optimism falls amid rising uncertainty

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, which fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8.

NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by IA bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Hawkeye Reporter News Service | Feb 10, 2025

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

Analysis: Iowa among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 6, 2025

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.

Iowa experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Iowa experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Iowa Secretary of State- Elections Regarding Spring Election Candidates Information on February 5, 2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Iowa Secretary of State- Elections Regarding Comprehensive Information on Spring Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

2025: Measles cases in Iowa up as of week ending Feb. 1

By D. E. Ruiz | Feb 4, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Jan. 25.

Iowa: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Iowa in January

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 4, 2025

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

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