East Central Iowa News

Nazario signs ‘Big Family Pledge,’ vows to ‘defend families at all costs’

By Metric Media News Service | May 13, 2022

Robert Nazario, a candidate running for Iowa House District 54, has recently signed on to the Big Family Pledge, committing to defending American families from left-wing activist policies.

Sherman signs ‘Big Family Pledge,’ vows to ‘defend families at all costs’

By Metric Media News Service | May 13, 2022

Brad Sherman, a candidate running for Iowa House District 91, has recently signed on to the Big Family Pledge, committing to defending American families from left-wing activist policies.

George signs ‘Big Family Pledge,’ vows to ‘defend families at all costs’

By Metric Media News Service | May 13, 2022

John George, a candidate running for Iowa House District 91, has recently signed on to the Big Family Pledge, committing to defending American families from left-wing activist policies.

From Hawkeye Reporter

Top marginal tax rate in Iowa could reach 57.87% under Biden plan

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

Under Democrat Joe Biden’s federal tax plan, the top marginal tax rate in Iowa could hit 57.87 percent, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

1,871 seniors over 79 in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 21, 2020

There were 1,871 seniors over 79 in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

2,531 people in their seventies in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 20, 2020

There were 2,531 people in their seventies in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

4,508 people in their sixties in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2020

There were 4,508 people in their sixties in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

6,594 people in their fifties in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 18, 2020

There were 6,594 people in their fifties in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

7,161 people in their forties in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 18, 2020

There were 7,161 people in their forties in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

7,795 people in their thirties in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2020

There were 7,795 people in their thirties in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

9,846 people in their twenties in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2020

There were 9,846 people in their twenties in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

6,065 youth between the age of 10-19 in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2020

There were 6,065 youth between the age of 10-19 in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

2,184 children under the age of 10 in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending August 16

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2020

There were 2,184 children under the age of 10 in the United States who tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 16.

From Hawkeye Reporter

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gets ‘A’ grade for fiscal management

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds received a grade of “A” from the Washington-based CATO Institute for her tax and spending policies since 2018, according to a ranking of governors that comes out every two years.

34% unemployed in Grinnell in 2017

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 1, 2020

34 percent of Grinnell residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

36.9% unemployed in New Sharon in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 1, 2020

36.9 percent of New Sharon residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

35% unemployed in Marengo in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

35 percent of Marengo residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

23.7% unemployed in Brooklyn in 2017

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

23.7 percent of Brooklyn residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

34.6% unemployed in Grinnell in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 30, 2020

34.6 percent of Grinnell residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

37% unemployed in New Sharon in 2017

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 30, 2020

37 percent of New Sharon residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.