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Analysis: Credit card regs opposed by IA bankers could lead to $227 billion loss in U.S. economic activity

By Hawkeye Reporter reports | Jan 31, 2025

Federal credit card regulations proposed in 2023 could lead to a loss of $227 billion loss in U.S. economic activity and 156,000 lost jobs, according to an analysis conducted for the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) by Oxford Economics Research (OER).

Iowa's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Jan. 25

By D. E. Ruiz | Jan 28, 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. 18.

Iowa reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Jan. 18

By D. E. Ruiz | Jan 21, 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. 11.

NFIB Iowa and Aflac explore workforce strategies for 2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

NFIB Iowa State Director Matt Everson and Aflac's Market Director Austin Peterson recently conducted a webinar to discuss strategies for retaining and attracting employees in 2025.

Iowa reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Jan. 11

By D. E. Ruiz | Jan 14, 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. 4.

Small business optimism rises amid positive outlook post-election

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 3.4 points in December, reaching 105.1.

Speaker Pat Grassley outlines priorities at start of 2025 Iowa legislative session

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

Speaker of the House Pat Grassley addressed the Iowa House of Representatives as they commenced the 2025 Legislative Session.

NFIB outlines legislative priorities for Iowa's small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in the United States, has released its legislative priorities for Iowa in 2025.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Iowa during Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Iowa in the fourth quarter of 2024.

2023: Iowa ranks 21st nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $8,283,476

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Iowa received $8,283,476 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 21st nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Property tax revenue unchanged from previous quarter in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $1 million in property tax revenue for Iowa, the same amount as in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 6, 2025

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.

Lower individual income tax revenue in Iowa during Q3 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $761 million in individual income tax revenue for Iowa, a 21.3% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Current CDC report highlights this year's measles activity in Iowa as of week ending Jan. 4

By D. E. Ruiz | Jan 5, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Iowa for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Dec. 28.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Iowa during week ending Jan. 4?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 5, 2025

The top 50 political contributions made during the week ending Jan. 4 can be found here.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in Iowa during December 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Iowa in December 2024.

Iowa: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Iowa in December 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Iowa in December 2024.

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In Iowa, 199 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jan 1, 2025

Iowa registered 199 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in December 2024?