Here’s you guide to 10 of Iowa’s best state parks - Iowa Starting Line
WEBAug 29, 2024 — Yellow River State Forest. Situated in the far northeast corner of Iowa, Yellow River State Forest is a sprawling expanse of forested hills and valleys. This park is ideal for those seeking a more rugged and remote experience. The forest offers over 25 miles of hiking trails, including challenging routes that take you through dense woods and ...
Early voting in Iowa: Where, when and how to vote
WEBAug 13, 2024 — To vote early, the first step is to download an absentee ballot request form from the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. Next, you fill that out and mail it to your county auditor (click here to check who that is). You can only request an absentee ballot between Aug. 27 and Oct. 21. That’s because Iowa law says your request has to make it ...
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Guest post: Reynolds should stop resisting Summer EBT - Iowa …
WEBAug 31, 2024 — Reynolds says Iowa can’t afford to administer the Summer EBT program, but that excuse doesn’t hold water. It would cost around $2 million to run, and there are federal grants to help pay for it. SNAP has huge economic benefits, especially in rural areas. It creates $1.54 of economic activity for every $1 in SNAP assistance.
6 employment resources for Iowans with disabilities - Iowa …
WEBSep 1, 2024 — 2. Best Buddies. Another organization that serves multiple states is Best Buddies, a program that provides friendship, job opportunities, and inclusive living for people with IDDs. In Iowa, individuals in and around the Des Moines area can get connected to opportunities that fit their interests and skill levels.
Kamala Harris wants to make it easier to afford housing in Iowa
WEBSep 4, 2024 — Harris wants to create a $40 billion tax credit that would make building new housing more economically practical for builders. The goal is to encourage rapid building of affordable housing in order to close the gap between housing needed and housing currently available as well as support “innovative” methods of construction financing.
Here’s what else is on the ballot in Iowa in 2024, besides President
WEBAug 16, 2024 — The Iowa Court of Appeals consists of nine justices who serve staggered six-year terms. Four of them will be on the ballot in 2024—Tyler Buller, Mary Chicchelly, Samuel Langholz, and Mary Tabor. Buller, Chicchelly, and Langholz were all appointed by Reynolds. Tabor was appointed by Democratic Gov. Chet Culver in 2010.
11 places to throw an adult birthday party in Des Moines
WEBJul 23, 2024 — Wellman’s Pub and Rooftop and Wellman’s Pub Ingersoll. 597 Market St., West Des Moines & 2920 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines. (515) 245-9737. Wellman’s (either on Ingersoll or in West Des Moines) is a great spot to gather your besties to toast your birthday. Their outdoor spaces are a hit in summertime.
The best pizza in Iowa, according to Iowans - Iowa Starting Line
WEBFeb 7, 2024 — Maybe it’s safe to say your luck will be good at any of them!) Western Iowa. Bob Roe’s Point After, Sioux City. Breadeaúx Pizza, Corning/throughout the state. Chopper Davo’s Pizza, Sioux City. El Fredo Pizza, Sioux City. Godfather’s Pizza, Cherokee. Jerry’s Pizza, Sioux City. Pasquale’s Pizza, Humboldt.
How to vote in Iowa: A complete voter guide - Iowa Starting Line
WEBJun 12, 2024 — To vote in person, double check your polling location by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State website. Your location might be a local church, school, or other community building close to your registered address. HOW TO VOTE: Get in line and stay in line—even if you’re still in line when the polls technically close.