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More than 80% of Iowa's eligible seniors don't receive SNAP food assistance
Data: National Council on Aging and Urban Institute; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosMore than eight of 10 older Iowans who are eligible for food assistance aren't receiving it—the second-highest non-participation rate in the nation, a new report finds.Why it matters: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers crucial support for eligible low-income Americans, especially with grocery prices rising nearly 21% since January 2021.By the numbers: The new report from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Urban Institute reveals that 83% of eligible Iowans 65 and older are not participating in SNAP.This means nearly 91,000 older Iowans who may struggle to...
Iowa sees 3 Labor Day celebrations on list of America's Top 150 favorites. What are they?
A recent national poll has landed three Iowa Labor Day events among the most popular in America. The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow, Madrid’s Labor Day Celebration and the Amana Colonies Labor Day Festival were all listed in the top 100 of the 150 events noted. Mixbook, a photobook company, surveyed 3,000 Americans to...
Thank Our Incredible Iowa & Illinois Teachers With Amazing Award
The 2024-2025 school year is underway and B100 and Nothing Bundt Cakes wants to put a spotlight on our local Quad Cities teachers with our "Teacher of the Week" program. As you know, we need your help rewarding our incredible QC teachers!. Our amazing Quad-City teachers are back at school...
Iowa high school football Week 1: Here's how to stream and listen to games in central Iowa
The 2024 Iowa high school football season begins in earnest Friday, and some of the state's best matchups are in central Iowa. If you can't make it out to a stadium this week, there are ways to watch and listen to many of central Iowa's top games. Here's a rundown of several...
Severe weather is possible throughout Iowa on Thursday evening into Friday
Showers and storms are expected to return to Iowa on Thursday, passing across the state overnight. The National Weather Service in Des Moines warns Iowans to stay weather aware. Here's what to know. What is the forecast for Iowa on Thursday? ...
Storms will bring needed relief from the high temps
IOWA — We have one more hot and humid day to get through today, but a strong cold front is moving this way and will bring rain and relief from the high heat. Today’s temperatures will be back in the upper 80s to low 90s this afternoon and heat index values will make it feel […]
Fareway, Iowa Wave Shirt team up to raise money for children's hospital
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fareway shoppers in Iowa have the opportunity to support a good cause. The new fundraiser is inspired by the heartwarming tradition at University of Iowa home football games. After the first quarter, fans stand and wave to the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, overlooking Kinnick Stadium.
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