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Iowa extends disaster unemployment aid for flooding hit counties
Iowa Workforce Development says Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for workers in Clay Emmet Lyon Plymouth and Sioux counties and added Adams Cedar and Jasper counties eligibility following recent severe weather. Applications must be filed by Aug 23 for northwest Iowa and by July 23 for Adams Cedar and Jasper counties. Up to 27 weeks of benefits possible with week to week eligibility. Authorities warn residents to beware of disaster scams and share tips from FEMA and state officials on protecting personal information. Public health district realignment progresses with sessions in Des Moines Sioux City and a virtual option. July Fourth sobriety drive safety campaign emphasizes designated drivers and sober rides as law enforcement raises alert levels.