Iowa aid program payout for disaster losses tops 115 thousand
The Iowa aid program for non federal disaster losses paid out over 115000 to 522 applicants across 48 counties after ice storms in February. The $1 million fund, run by Human Services and Homeland Security, provides relief where federal help is unavailable. About 250 applicants were denied for missing receipts or not meeting guidelines.
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State disaster aid program details and contact information
Information on the state disaster aid program includes toll free contact 1 866 434 4692 and a two page application with instructions available at dhsiowa.gov or county DHS offices. Grants cover temporary housing food repairs vehicle damage and home structure costs up to 3300 for eligible households earning up to 130 percent of federal poverty guidelines.
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DIY weddings bring personal touch with family help
Brides share how enlisting family and friends for flowers invitations programming and photos saves money and adds meaning. Kim Burlage and Jenn Heath describe rallying relatives for tasks from ordering bulk silk flowers to folding programs. Bewley Randall and Tom Randall celebrate a hands on Iowa City wedding on a $2500 budget.
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Jenn Heath
Dan Good
North Liberty
Iowa City
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Bewley-Randall
Tom Randall
Englert Theatre
Solon girl hid pregnancy. baby died in building incident
Broward County deputies say Ashley Truitt hid her pregnancy from family and boyfriend Jason Black. An autopsy found the baby alive at birth and killed by blunt force trauma, possibly from a seven story fall. Truitt said she used a kitchen knife to cut the umbilical cord and placed the infant in a plastic bag with towels. The case involves Truitt’s parents and brother who noticed weight gain but were told she was not pregnant.
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Raymond
Patricia Truitt
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Jason Black
Florida
Ashley Truitt
Black
Broward County
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Genin
Lesan
Brad Manard
Grant Wood
AEA
Solon
Brenda Kopp
Krystal Kopp
Associated Press
City weighs ban on amateur fighting after Union Bar event
Police chief and council debate a total ban on amateur fights in venues with alcohol licenses after the Union Bar fight night. Promoter Monte Cox defends events as tightly regulated. Injuries have sent some fighters to hospitals, prompting calls for stricter limits or a complete ban.
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Union
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Sam Margadine
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