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VA provides 873 home loans in Iowa totaling $242.7 million in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 873 home loans totaling $242.7 million in Iowa during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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2025: Measles cases in Iowa up as of week ending June 14

By D. E. Ruiz | Jun 17, 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 June 7.

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Iowa legislature passes key reforms benefiting small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa's prominent small business advocacy group, has highlighted several legislative successes from the 91st General Assembly, which concluded on May 14, 2025.

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Iowa sees 11 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Information industry during 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Iowa submitted 11 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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VA provides 613 home purchase loans in Iowa in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 14, 2025

There were 613 VA home purchase loans issued in Iowa in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, totaling $174.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Iowa increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $284,822, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Founder of media company: Credit Card Competition Act is ‘a trojan horse to sabotage the genius act’

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

Wayne DuPree, a commentator for The DuPree Report, has expressed concerns regarding the Credit Card Competition Act.

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Iowa: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Iowa in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Biologics companies from Iowa in the first quarter of 2025.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending June 7

By D. E. Ruiz | Jun 10, 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 May 31.

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Small business optimism rises slightly despite persistent uncertainties

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported a rise in its Small Business Optimism Index for May, reaching 98.8, which is slightly above the 51-year average of 98.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Iowa employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Iowa receives $40.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q4

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

The VA issued 141 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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President of Taxpayers Protection Alliance: ‘Hard working Americans do not like the Credit Card Competition Act’

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2025

David Williams, President of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, said that eliminating cash back and travel rewards under the Credit Card Competition Act would negatively impact hardworking Americans.

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VA home loan amount averages $278,022 in Iowa for Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $278,022, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NFIB urges Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 5, 2025

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently appeared on the Simon Conway Show in Des Moines.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Iowa this year escalate as of week ending May 31

By D. E. Ruiz | Jun 3, 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 May 24.

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VA provides 0.7% more home purchase loans in Iowa in Q4 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

There were 613 VA home purchases in Iowa in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $174.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 395 petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

In 2024, 395 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Political commentator on credit card competition act: ‘This bill harms consumers, particularly low-income Americans’

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum, said the Credit Card Competition Act amendment would reduce access to credit for low-income Americans.

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NFIB launches ad campaign supporting Rep. Miller-Meeks on tax deduction

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched new digital advertisements to highlight Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks' support for small businesses in Iowa's 1st District.