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Iowa House Republicans elect assistant majority leaders for 2025

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

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

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

By Hawkeye Reporter | Dec 11, 2024

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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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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.

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Pat Grassley optimistic after GOP gains in Iowa elections

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

Speaker of the Iowa House, Pat Grassley, addressed attendees at the Republican Party of Iowa's Election Night event in Des Moines.

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Average VA home loan amount in Iowa increases in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Iowa during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $265,910, a 4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Iowa increases from Q2 to Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Iowa during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $289,411, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 609 home purchase loans in Iowa in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 28, 2024

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

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Iowa ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 25, 2024

Iowa ranked 40th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 797 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Iowa ranked 53rd in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 22, 2024

With $265,910 in home loans issued, Iowa ranked 53rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 797 home loans in Iowa totaling $211.9 million in Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 19, 2024

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

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Iowa experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Iowa experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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Iowa receives $18.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Hawkeye Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 63 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Iowa during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.