Food aid in Iowa declines amid rising pantry needs
In Iowa the number of residents receiving government food assistance fell to 400,241 in July 2014 after peaking at 421,082 in July 2013. Officials cite improving economy and federal cuts while pantries report higher demand, with Food Bank of Iowa distributing 17 percent more pounds in 2014 across 55 counties.
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Bob Krebs
Iowa Department of Human Services
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Christina Zink
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids family lauded for fundraising after devastating house fire
A Cedar Rapids family receiving community support surpasses fundraising expectations as neighbors rally to aid recovery efforts after a devastating house fire reported on page 2A.
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Cedar Rapids
Childhood cancer survivors face ongoing health risks
Adults who beat cancer as children must remain vigilant about late effects of treatment. Health concerns persist after cure, as survivors monitor risks of secondary illnesses and long term organ issues, with medical guidance stressing regular follow ups.
Community Courthouse clock back in Clayton County
The historic Clayton County courthouse clock, added in 1896, is being restored and will be set to return to service, offering a link to the county’s heritage as officials announce completion and reinstallation on page 7A.
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Clayton County
IOWA TODAY Winneshiek water project earns Outstanding Watershed Award
The Coldwater and Pine Creek Water Quality Project in Winneshiek receives Iowa's Outstanding Watershed Award for work to improve water quality. The feature highlights local efforts and impact on the watershed as documented on Page 9A.
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Pine Creek
Iowa
Gazette Index Volume 132 Number 340 2014
The Gazette presents its 132nd volume issue 340 from 2014 outlining publication data. This index provides cataloging details for the issue amid the newspaper’s archival record.
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Corridor food pantries see growing demand
Chelsea Keenan reports on rising need at Corridor food pantries mirrored across the state. Linn Community Food Bank board member Brian Westphelon notes 2012 to 2018 growth, with 2014 projections similar. first half of 2014 cooled by cold weather but activity later increased. About 40 people per day visited in November and December, totaling roughly 14,000 individuals fed last year as bags of food spread to families.
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Sy Bean
the Gazette
Cheryl Stramel
Cedar Rapids
Brandy Harp
Linn Community Food Bank
Brian Westphelon
Linn Community Food Bank Board
Westphelen
Corridor
Uber in Virginia faces DMV order to halt operations
Virginia officials told Uber Technologies its ride service was illegal and must cease in the state. Uber mobilized supporters, sending emails and texts to pressure DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb, who worked through the weekend to handle the surge.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Uber Technologies
Uber
DMV
Richard Holcomb
Holcomb
Branstad backs big GOP event without straw poll vote
Gov. Terry Branstad says he would support a statewide Republican fundraising event in Ames next summer inviting presidential hopefuls to speak, as long as no vote is taken. He cautions against actions that could trigger sanctions or cost delegates to the 2016 Republican convention by holding a poll before the caucuses.
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Terry Branstad
Ames
Branstad
Iowa
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