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Iowa Struggles with New Public Assistance Law Implementation
(Des Moines, IA) Iowa is facing delays in rolling out a 2023 law that imposes new asset tests on public assistance programs, including SNAP and Medicaid. The law, which sets a 15-thousand dollar limit on liquid assets for eligibility, has seen partial implementation, with some components still pending due to necessary upgrades in state technology systems. Officials anticipate full implementation by July 2025, but critics warn the new requirements could exacerbate food insecurity and complicate access to vital services for low-income families. Proponents argue that the changes are necessary to reduce fraud and ensure assistance reaches those in need.
Updating Iowa State rankings in college football polls entering Cy-Hawk game
Iowa State football earned a convincing 21-3 home victory over North Dakota on Saturday, marking a good start to the Cyclones 2024 season. ISU received top-25 votes in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and Associated Press Poll before the season. Here's how its season-opening win impacted the Cyclones in the college football...
Freshman Wide Receiver is Iowa’s New Offensive Star [VIDEO]
The Iowa Hawkeye football team looked 'offensive' during its week one win over Illinois State. And no, that is not a dig at the offensive side of the football. Iowa fans finally got to see something that was rare in 2023. Points. Iowa's 6-0 lead at the half on Saturday...
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