Veterans programs extend help to Iowa’s homeless vets
IowaWatch details HUD VA efforts and grants totaling over 2 million dollars for veterans in Dave Loebsack's district. HACAP will receive about 1.2 million to reach veterans and families across Cedar, Johnson, Washington, and neighboring counties while Sen. Joni Ernst notes programs exist but access remains inconsistent. Veterans discuss barriers to benefits and success stories from HUD VASH housing and VA support helping Turnbow Thompson and others regain stability.
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Quail and pheasant numbers rise in Iowa survey
Iowa’s pheasant counts averaged 21 per 30 miles with the northwest region at 33.3, down from 2016’s 42.8. Central and north central regions fell, while northeast rose. Quail indices reach a 1989-high with 2016 having strong hunting potential across south-central and southwest Iowa.
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Iowa tourism tops $8 billion in 2015 spending
Tourism expenditures in Iowa reached 8.06 billion dollars in 2015, a second straight year over eight billion. State tax receipts from travel rose to a record 466.7 million, and tourism supported 67,400 jobs, about 4.2 percent of nonfarm employment, helped by lower gas prices and higher lodging and entertainment spending. User sessions on TravelIowa.com nearly reached 1.8 million.
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Iowa Lottery Results and Jackpot Update
Tuesday drawings show Pick 3 Midday 1 9 2 and Evening 0 0 7, Pick 4 Midday 6 5 1 2 and Evening 5 3 8 6, All or Nothing Midday 1 4 6 8 9 10 and Evening 2 4 6 8 9 10. Mega Millions numbers 28 32 41 51 71 with Mega Ball 11. Jackpot $84 million.
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Regents seek biggest dollar jump in 2018 college funding
The Iowa Regents plan a 2018 state operating request totaling 656.3 million dollars, about 12.5 million more than 2017, to boost UI UNI and ISU funding amid tuition planning concerns. UI UNI and ISU each gain several million. regents office funding rises 40.5 percent to 1.1 million.
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