Eviction Ban Ends as Rent Aid Struggles to Distribute
As the federal eviction moratorium expires, renters face mounting risk while the $46.5 billion Emergency Rental Assistance program remains slow to spend. Iowa shows only 4 percent of funds distributed to 2,753 families. nationwide many states and counties have spent little or none. Officials urge faster disbursement to avert a wave of evictions amid rising backlogs.
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Cities collaborate to keep tenants housed in Linn County
Linn County residents can access an eviction prevention program beginning Aug 16, providing up to 18 months of rent and utility aid via the county emergency rental assistance system. Applicants must attend scheduled eviction hearings at the Linn County Courthouse and show a financial impact since March 2020.
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Kids Inc Marion Center to Stay Open Amid Care Shortage
Kids Inc Marion will remain open with limited spaces for families enrolled in Kids Inc Cedar Rapids. Community groups assist families seeking care as Iowa faces a shortage of child care slots and 23 percent of residents in deserts. McNeal did not respond to interview requests.
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Beaverdale Immunity Card joins local vaccine incentive effort
Reynolds reiterates citizen choice as incentives reach more residents. Supervisor Brownell, one of two Republicans on the five member board, calls the response lukewarm though $50,000 winners are pleased. County health officials say any vaccination helps community immunity, with Black Hawk and Dubuque counties exploring or running programs and Beaverdale businesses offering discounts through a Community Immunity Card.
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