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Iowa House Republicans pass bills aiming to reform higher education

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

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

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.

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

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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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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.

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Iowa: Residents received $6.99 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Iowa, providing an average of $2,185 per capita to residents.

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Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 4 H-1B petitions in Iowa throughout 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Iowa submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Iowa: Medicare dependency reached 4.4% in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.4% of income in Iowa, providing an average of $2,666 per capita to residents.

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Iowa: Social Security made up 6.6% of total income in 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.6% of income in Iowa, providing an average of $3,990 per capita to residents.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.