Iowa Governor unveils $120 million disaster aid package
Culver announces a plan reallocating $60 million for Iowans hit by disaster. Funds come from the Values Fund, Iowa Power Fund, and river restoration grants. Aid includes up to $50,000 forgivable business loans, $1,000 monthly mortgage help for a year, $50,000 home repair or down payment aid, and up to $72,000 for stayed-home forgiveness over 10 years. Lt. Gov. Judge says programs start later this month with details to follow. President of the house notes need for a special session for policy changes.
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City weighs buyouts and levee sites for Cedar River protection
City leaders push buyouts for 944 heavily damaged homes after June flooding to clear space for future flood defenses. Funds from FEMA, CDBG, Army Corps, and city reserves may cover wet side and dry side acquisitions as council reviews 100 and 500 year flood plains and analyzes three levee wall options with removable downtown barriers.
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YouTube announced removal of terrorists training films and extremist content to limit recruitment. The policy relies on user reports as the site battles a flood of uploads, with about 13 hours of video added every minute. A Google owned search found bomb making videos after the rules posting.
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