Lowans await respite care and therapy services
Emily Andersen reports families face long waiting lists for respite care, wheelchairs, occupational therapy, and related services. Gauri McClure, diagnosed with focal dermal hypoplasia, relies on her mother’s structured planning as she navigates late elementary to early high school challenges.
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Iowa trails in starting asset test for aid under 2023 law
Iowa has implemented only portions of Senate File 494, mainly income checks from IRS and SSA. Other provisions require major IT upgrades and a real time eligibility verification system with a third party, with full implementation by July 1, 2025. The state has spent about $315,779 so far and plans to assess staffing needs as work proceeds.
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Mosquito Surge Felt Across Iowa After Wet Summer
Rain and flooding fueled nuisance mosquitoes in Iowa with 110,547 counted through July 31 in 15 counties. Polk and Black Hawk reported the largest numbers as the Mosquito Surveillance Program notes counts exceed recent years, though not matching 2018’s peak.
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