Hiawatha Moves Toward First Housing Code
City considers a housing code to inspect over 1 200 rental units on a three year rotation for sanitation electrical plumbing and fire safety issues while single family homes require complaint based checks. The measure aims to improve tenant safety and raise nearby property values with inspections at 40 dollars for the first unit and 10 dollars for each additional unit.
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Hiawatha adopts housing code to inspect rental units
The city will implement a 25 page housing code at City Hall to inspect rental properties for hazards such as missing detectors, faulty wiring, and leaks. Landlords face inspections and possible reinspections with fees. tenants must document repair requests before filing. The goal is safe housing, not rent hikes, officials say.
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New DHS head Kevin Concannon eyes Medicaid gains for Iowa
Kevin Concannon, named Iowa Department of Human Services director, pushes to tap federal funds and pursue Maine Rx style prescription coverage. He cites Medicaid as a social engine and aims to hire a dedicated Medicaid administrator to boost program participation and aid children. Concannon, a Maine former official, previewed a plan amid a pending Supreme Court decision on state drug coverage.
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McGill Says Goodbye To Iowa African American Museum
Jo seph McGill Jr departs as executive director of the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa after 1998 service. About 75 attendees mark his departure as Tom Moore to serve as interim leader while the museum nears a 3.1 million dollar goal, with a Sept. 19 grand opening planned.
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