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

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.

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

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

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.

By Hawkeye Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Iowa receives 6 EDA grants totaling $1,260,000 for public works in 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 28, 2024

Iowa received six grants totaling $1,260,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Iowa receives 1 EDA grant totaling $150,000 for technical assistance in 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 27, 2024

Iowa received one grant totaling $150,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Iowa receives 4 EDA grants totaling $6,873,476 for planning in 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 26, 2024

Iowa received four grants totaling $6,873,476 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Iowa House Republicans elect assistant majority leaders for 2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

Today, House Republicans in Iowa conducted elections to finalize their leadership team for the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session.

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Speaker Grassley announces committee assignments for Iowa's 91st General Assembly

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

House Speaker Pat Grassley has announced the committee assignments for the upcoming 91st General Assembly.

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FOIA Request Sent to Iowa State Board Of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Iowa State Board Of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Iowa inflation rate lower than national average as of November 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Iowa experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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EDA funds 11 projects to support economic development in Iowa during 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 21, 2024

Iowa ranked 24th in the US after receiving 11 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Inflation in Iowa lower than national average as of October 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Iowa experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Speaker Grassley announces Iowa House committee leaders for upcoming session

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 21, 2024

House Speaker Pat Grassley of New Hartford has announced the leadership appointments for House committees ahead of the Ninety First General Assembly.

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VA provides 48.9% more home purchase loans in Iowa in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 15, 2024

There were 609 VA home purchases in Iowa in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $166 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Iowa increased by 185.7% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 797 home loans in Iowa, totaling $211.9 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 63 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 92 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Iowa increases from 2022 to 2023

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Iowa in the fiscal year 2023 was $250,562, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Iowa increases from Q2 to Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Iowa in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $272,567, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.