Collaboration in Johnson County May Set Sustainability Example
Emily Andersen of The Gazette describes reliance on food pantries by retirees on fixed Social Security income. She has increased pantry visits to weekly as costs rise and meals shrink. Cedar Rapids resident Chase shifted from Olivet Neighborhood Mission after its August closure, highlighting pantry access issues and community programs.
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Iowa Ideas conference to feature food insecurity session
The Gazette hosts a free virtual event with dozens of sessions on Iowa issues. A food insecurity discussion begins at 10 40 a m Thursday Oct 10 with a full schedule and registration at iowaideas com. INSIDE Find the Iowa Ideas 2024 Special Preview Section in Section S.
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Seed company accused of labor law evasion by middlemen
Monica Cordero and Sky Chaddo report that a seed company used middlemen to dodge labor laws, charging workers a high daily laundry fee for cleaning garments. Workers describe returning clothes as still dirty. the mesh bag program and fees totaled several weeks of groceries for a Mexican family, raising questions about potential unlawful charges under federal regulations.
Officials: No lobbying conflict as ex Lt Governor takes job
Adam Gregg, Iowa lieutenant governor since 2017, resigns to lead the Iowa Bankers Association. He will head the group without lobbying on its behalf due to state law, amid the revolving door of officials moving to advocacy roles. He will replace John Sorensen at year’s end.
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