Lawmakers to hold public hearing on a bill that would alter eligibility requirements for Iowans to qualify for food and health care assistance.
Articles Tagged: Food insecurity
Government & Politics Mar. 29, 2023 2:40 pm3d ago
Bill advances that would apply asset tests to applicants
State Government Feb. 2, 2023 4:33 pm62d ago
Still, opponents say SNAP identity verification and work requirements are too burdensome for recipients and not cost-effective for government.
State Government Jan. 26, 2023 4:34 pm65d ago
Still, opponents say SNAP identity verification and work requirements are too burdensome for recipients and not cost-effective for government.
State Government Jan. 26, 2023 10:16 am65d ago
The bill, introduced by Iowa House Republicans, could be amended to include more foods, Speaker Pat Grassley says,
Local Government Dec. 5, 2022 3:30 pm117d ago
The grants will be funded with $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars
Community Nov. 17, 2022 10:59 am135d ago
A Thanksgiving prank in 2017 is still going strong six years later after gaining non-profit status and making big expansions.
State Government Oct. 24, 2022 4:36 pm159d ago
Also, a Davenport man wins $25,000 annually for life in an Iowa Lottery game
Local Government Oct. 24, 2022 5:00 am162d ago
Residents of Cedar Rapids can share their input on how the city should expand community gardens in municipal parks through an online survey, which is available until the end of November.
State Government Sep. 12, 2022 5:20 pm201d ago
Also, the state workforce agency has created a new division for working with businesses on employment issues
Local Government Sep. 12, 2022 5:00 am204d ago
The city of Cedar Rapids is renovating Sinclair Park to add community garden plots by spring 2023. This is the first step of a larger effort to create a community gardens master plan for another seven to 10 gardens around town.
Federal Government Sep. 2, 2022 6:35 pm211d ago
During the panel discussion, ag scientists highlighted the ways Iowa farmers can diversify their crops to help address food security, but a farmer noted there needs to be a market for any new crop
Community Aug. 16, 2022 6:00 am229d ago
At no cost to themselves, Alliant Energy customers managed to raise $10,000 for Iowa food bank partners.
Food & Drink Aug. 1, 2022 6:00 am244d ago
A new dining site in Geneva Tower, now open to the public, gives a place for senior citizens and those with disabilities to eat an affordable meal and connect with their community.
Health Care and Medicine Jul. 17, 2022 7:00 am260d ago
Rising costs have been felt acutely by seniors on fixed incomes, who increasingly are turning to food banks and other programs. But many advocates in Iowa predicted there would be an increase in demand for food assistance after benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program returned to pre-pandemic levels