LIHEAP payment outlook and winter gas prices rising
Iowa households face higher wholesale natural gas costs this winter from 4.50 to 5.00 per 1000 cubic feet, with LIHEAP funding in question as servants apply ahead of the November 1 opening. Local agencies report inquiries and shut-off concerns as service restoration and payment plans are urged amid uncertain funding.
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Heating aid applications start November for LIHEAP program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications begin November 1 with senior and disabled filings allowed now. County contacts include HACAP in six counties and NICAP in seven counties. agencies report 6061 applications and 1.6 million dollars in winter heating assistance last season.
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Minister’s Thanksgiving Dinner Grows to 500 Members
A local minister praised for community work started a Thanksgiving dinner for the lonely, drawing hundreds. He credited the effort with tripling church membership to about 500, as the congregation continues to grow.
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Duay
Minister not guilty claim echoes in Omaha World Herald report
Duay, 72, shot himself at Wapsipinicon State Park near Anamosa. Jones County Medical Examiner Michael Weston ruled the death a self inflicted act, noting a sealed note to his wife and a second letter about his failing health.
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Iowa considers gaming license expansion and impacts
The state studies potential new riverboat licenses in Linn and Black Hawk counties and a Cedar Rapids site. Analysts project near 104.2 million annual revenue for Linn with 91.6 million net after shifts from Quad Cities and Meskwaki casinos.
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