ALICE report finds 37 percent of Iowa households struggle to meet basic needs
United Way says 457,044 Iowa households or 37 percent cannot cover living costs. 2016 ALICE data show 12 percent below poverty, 25 percent above poverty but unable to meet essentials. Linn and Johnson counties report rising ALICE and poverty levels from 2014 to 2016.
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Iowa ALICE poverty breakdowns shown in Linn Johnson counties
The Gazette outlines a Linn and Johnson county poverty and ALICE rate breakdown with sponsor Alliant Energy Foundation noting hardships for Iowa families. The statewide family budget rose 41 percent from 2010 to 2016 to over 56000 for a family of four, while two thirds of Iowa jobs pay under 20 an hour.
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TheGazette.com
Leah Rodenberg
Alliant Energy Foundation
Iowa
Stephanie Hoopes
Orr
Iowans in Congress urge Trump to avoid trade war
Iowa's congressional delegation urged President Trump to resolve trade tensions quickly to protect farmers and rural economies. They cite a five-year 52 percent downturn in agriculture and warn tariffs would be costly for Iowa families. Canada, China and Mexico are key markets for Iowa products.
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Joni Ernst
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USDA
Nantong
Reynolds says Iowa budget should balance at year end
Gov. Kim Reynolds says Iowa's books for the fiscal year should close without last minute adjustments, noting prior year borrowings and midyear cuts. She avoided commenting on the IDOT plan to close 11 interstate rest areas and 16 parking sites, which aims to save 30 million over two decades.
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Kim Reynolds
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Iowa Department of Transportation
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