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Employers classified under the Utilities industry file 20 H-1B petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in Iowa submitted 20 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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NFIB Iowa advocates for tax reforms focusing on small business priorities

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

NFIB Iowa is actively advocating for legislative reforms aimed at benefiting small businesses by pushing for lower taxes.

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Iowa leaders advocate for property tax reform in published op-ed

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

Iowa State Director Matt Everson joined forces with John Hendrickson, policy director for Iowans for Tax Relief, to discuss the critical issue of property tax reform in Iowa.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Iowa employers were approved during 2024?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.1% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Iowa were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Iowa: Government transfers accounted for 17.9% of total income in 2022, up from 8.4% in 1970

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 17.9% of income in Iowa. How does this compare to historical figures?

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

By D. E. Ruiz | Mar 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 March 15.

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140 H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in Iowa in 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In 2024, 140 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance 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 collects $927 million in individual income tax revenue in Q4, 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

Individual income taxes in Iowa reached $927 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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36 basketball players from Iowa to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

Iowa City has the most players of any city representing Iowa in the tournament.

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Iowa reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending March 15

By D. E. Ruiz | Mar 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 March 8.

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Iowa House Republicans pass bills aiming to reform higher education

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

Iowa House Republicans have moved forward with a series of legislative measures aimed at reforming the state's higher education system.

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March Madness: Iowa represented by 39 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

Cedar Rapids and Ankeny players represent Iowa in the tournament.

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Iowa sees 8 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, eight H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) 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 ranks 39th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,773 in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Iowa received an average of $10,773 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in the nation.

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Iowa ranks 29th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 17.9% in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 17.9% of income in Iowa—ranking it the 23rd least dependent among U.S. states.

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Earling man sentenced to four months for wire fraud involving employer’s funds

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

An Earling, Iowa resident has been sentenced to four months in federal prison for wire fraud.

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Iowa Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Hawkeye Reporter News Service | Mar 12, 2025

The Iowa Bankers Association {IBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."

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2025: Measles cases in Iowa up as of week ending March 8

By D. E. Ruiz | Mar 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 March 1.

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Which type of Iowa companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q4 2024?

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

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

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Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 551 H-1B petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 551 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in Iowa, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.