State Of Iowa
Recent News About State Of Iowa
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From Hawkeye Reporter
State waiting for testing machines to be validated
An expansion of testing in Iowa has gotten off to a sluggish start as machines supplied for validation have yet to be signed off on.
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From Hawkeye Reporter
Iowa won’t bolster unemployment trust fund with federal loan
Despite paying $240 million in unemployment claims since mid-March, the State of Iowa isn’t seeking a federal loan to replenish its unemployment trust fund.
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From Hawkeye Reporter
Reynolds defends choice to begin reopening Iowa
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently defended her decision to begin reopening the state’s economy amid COVID-19.
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Iowa prisons push for help and change of practices during the spread of COVID-19
While much of the country is beginning to see improvements in the fight against COVID-19, prisons in Iowa are experiencing rising numbers of the coronavirus.
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Local Clear Lake business experiences growth after relocating to Main Street
Simply Nourished, a locally-owned organic, specialty and local food grocery store in Clear Lake has widened its reach by moving to a location on Main Street.
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Iowa reports $5 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q3 2019
Iowa collected $5 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 3rd quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Iowa sees decline in gaming revenue
Iowa's gaming revenue was down by $1.6 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, totaling $324.2 million, according to the Business Record.
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Occupational licenses stop Iowans from working, AFP says
Occupational licensing burdens workers under current Iowa laws, according to Drew Klein, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Iowa director.
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Iowa reports $23 million in miscellaneous tax revenues in Q2 2019
Iowa collected $23 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Iowa's miscellaneous tax revenues down 14.8 percent since Q2 2018
Iowa collected $23 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the 2nd quarter of 2019, a 14.8 percent decrease from the same period the previous year when $27 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Iowa ranks 45th in average VA home loan amount in Q2
With $198,479 in loans issued, Iowa ranked 45th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter.
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Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa decreases in 2018
There were 41,244 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Iowa in 2018, a 3% decrease from 2017, which had 42,529 total beneficiaries, according to the official Social Security Administration website.
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6,432 residents die of cancer in Iowa in 2016
There were 6,432 Iowa residents who died of cancer in 2016, a 1.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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6,937 residents die of heart disease in Iowa in 2016
There were 6,937 Iowa residents who died of heart disease in 2016, a 1.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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1,388 residents die of stroke in Iowa in 2016
There were 1,388 Iowa residents who died of stroke in 2016, a 2.1 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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1,608 residents die of unintentional injuries in Iowa in 2016
There were 1,608 Iowa residents who died of unintentional injuries in 2016, a 4.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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2,006 residents die of chronic lower respiratory disease in Iowa in 2016
There were 2,006 Iowa residents who died of chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD) in 2016, a 0.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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847 residents die of diabetes in Iowa in 2016
There were 847 Iowa residents who died of diabetes in 2016, a 21.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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504 residents die of influenza and pneumonia in Iowa in 2016
There were 504 Iowa residents who died of influenza and pneumonia in 2016, a 18.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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1,415 residents die of alzheimer's disease in Iowa in 2016
There were 1,415 Iowa residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 5.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.