IOWA HAPPENIN'S - September 2010
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Disaster Recovery Centers Opening In Wright And Hamilton Counties
Release Date: September 2, 2010
Release Number: 1930-021
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open in Wright and Hamilton counties on Friday,
September 3, to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by Iowa's recent storms and flooding.
Locations:
Wright County
Clarion Police & Fire Department
120 First Ave., SW
Clarion, Iowa 50526
Hamilton County
500 Fairmeadow Drive
Webster City, Iowa 50166
Disaster survivors who reside in the 32 counties covered under the recent federal declaration for Individual Assistance may visit
any DRC location.
In the past two weeks DRCs have opened in Delaware, Jasper, Mahaska and Polk Counties. For additional information, access the
DRC Locator at
www.fema.gov/assistance/opendrcs.shtm to search for locations, services offered, and driving directions.
Until further notice, DRC hours are as follows:
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
All DRCs will be open Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6
Representatives from federal and voluntary agencies, including from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be
available at all DRCs to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs
are also available to individuals and business owners. No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at DRCs. Centers
are for the dissemination of information to assist in disaster recovery.
At the DRC, visitors may also:
•Get help completing applications for federal low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for
homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations
•Inquire about the status of applications for federal assistance
•Obtain referrals to voluntary organizations that may help with immediate unmet needs
•Learn cost-effective mitigation measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses
SBA disaster loans cover costs of repair or replacement of damaged real estate, personal property and business assets not fully
covered by insurance or other aid; and for small businesses, such loans cover working capital needs caused by the disaster.
Before visiting a DRC, the first step in the storm and flood recovery assistance process is to register with FEMA.
Applicants with damage from the disaster may register for assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov; or by calling toll-
free, 800-621-FEMA(3362) or TTY, 800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. The numbers are available seven days a
week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., local time, until further notice. You may also access disaster information and recovery resources directly
from your smartphone at FEMA's new mobile website at m.fema.gov/.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Modified: Thursday, 02-Sep-2010 11:21:15
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Mahaska County Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change, Closing Date Announced
Release Date: September 2, 2010
Release Number: 1930-022
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Sunday hours at the Mahaska County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will change this Sunday, Sept. 5,
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today.
Location and new hours:
First Nazarene Church
(lower level of the church office building)
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (including Labor Day, Sept. 6)
Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays: 12 noon to 5 p.m.
FEMA officials also announced that the Mahaska County DRC will close permanently at 5 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 11.
Representatives from federal and voluntary agencies, including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be available at
all DRCs to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also
available to individuals and business owners. No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at DRCs. Centers are for
the dissemination of information to assist in disaster recovery.
At the DRC, visitors may also:
•Get help completing applications for federal low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for
homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations
•Inquire about the status of applications for federal assistance
•Obtain referrals to voluntary organizations that may help with immediate unmet needs
•Learn cost-effective mitigation measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses
SBA disaster loans cover costs of repair or replacement of damaged real estate, personal property and business assets not fully
covered by insurance or other aid; and for small businesses, such loans cover working capital needs caused by the disaster.
Before visiting a DRC, the first step in the storm and flood recovery assistance process is to register with FEMA.
Applicants with damage from the disaster may register for assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov; or by calling toll-
free, 800-621-FEMA(3362) or TTY, 800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. The numbers are available seven days a
week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., local time, until further notice. You may also access disaster information and recovery resources directly
from your smartphone at FEMA's new mobile website at m.fema.gov/.
Receive up to the minute Iowa disaster recovery information by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/femaregion7 .
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Modified: Thursday, 02-Sep-2010 15:35:38
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Veterans with Disabilities to TEE Off in Iowa
August 25, 2010 posted by John Allen · 2 Comments
Strengthening Self-Esteem Through Adaptive Golf
WASHINGTON – Nearly 200 military Veterans are registered to tee-off in a unique golf tournament in Riverside, Iowa, September 6
– 9, 2010, proving that having a visual impairment or other disability does not mean they cannot lead a full and rewarding life.
“These Veterans, many of whom were injured during their military service, will show that being involved in athletic activity can
continue regardless of disability,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “I applaud all of the Veterans who will be
traveling from across the country to participate in this event, as they strive to achieve their goals and continue to lead an active
lifestyle.”
The National Veterans TEE (Training, Exposure, and Experience) Tournament provides visually impaired Veterans and those with
other disabilities the opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen their confidence through adaptive golf as well as bowling
and other recreational sports activities.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) endorsed this important event in 2008 and it became one of VA’s six national
rehabilitation programs for Veterans. Initially a local program, the first Tournament was held in 1994 in Nauvoo, Ill, and was
attended by 36 legally blind Veterans from six Midwestern states. In 1995, the event was moved to the Iowa City area. Now in its
17th year, the Tournament has expanded to include not only Veterans who are legally blind, but also amputees, those who use
wheelchairs and Veterans with other disabilities.
This year’s event will take place at various golf courses in and around Riverside, Iowa, including the Lake MacBride, Quail Creek,
West Liberty, Elks Country Club and Blue Top Ridge golf courses. The bowling events will take place at Colonial Lanes in Iowa City.
Participation is open to U.S. military Veterans who are visually impaired or have other disabilities including amputations, traumatic
brain injuries, certain neurological conditions and spinal cord injuries. The participants receive care at VA medical facilities
across the nation, and many utilize VA’s comprehensive visual impairment services. Nearly 300 volunteers from the local VA
Medical Center in Iowa City and surrounding area will assist at this event.
VA is an unmatched health care leader in rehabilitation, with an impassioned commitment to serve all our Nation’s heroes, men
and women, past and present. The Tournament is hosted by the Iowa City VA Medical Center, with sponsorship support provided
by Help Hospitalized Veterans and other organizations.
For more information about the National Veterans TEE Tournament or to volunteer during the week, visit the Web site at www.tee.
va.gov.
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Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open Saturday; Hours Expanded
Release Date: August 26, 2010
Release Number: 1930-018
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open this weekend and hours are being expanded to offer
assistance to survivors of the severe storms and flooding that began June 1.
The centers are operated jointly by the Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Two centers will open Saturday:
Jasper County
114 N. Walnut
Colfax, IA 50054
Mahaska County
Corner of 3rd and S. 11th Streets
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
The DRC in Polk County opened Aug. 24:
The Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa
1740 Garfield Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50316
All centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours on both Saturday and Sunday are now 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A complete list of centers is available at https://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/drcLocator.jsp. Survivors may visit any center nearest
them.
Registering with FEMA is an important first step in the recovery process and residents are encouraged to register with FEMA
before visiting a center. There are two ways to register: online 24/7 at www.disasterassistance.gov, or call toll-free 800-621-FEMA
(3362) or (TTY) 800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., local time, seven days a week,
until further notice. Multilingual operators are available.
Disaster information and recovery resources are also available directly from your smartphone at FEMA’s new mobile website at
http://m.fema.gov/.
At the Disaster Recovery Center, visitors can:
•Receive information about different types of state and federal disaster assistance.
•Get help completing applications for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans. The SBA offers low-
interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations for losses not fully
covered by insurance.
•Inquire about the status of applications for federal assistance.
•Receive referrals to voluntary organizations to help with immediate unmet needs.
•Learn cost-effective mitigation measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses.
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Modified: Thursday, 26-Aug-2010 17:05:45
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Dear Friends of Volunteerism, National Service Programs, Partners and Participants,
As we count down the last days of this summer and the United We Serve initiative, we are asking for your help. September 11,
2010, will commemorate the second annual 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and we are seeking projects in your
communities and service areas to promote.
We know that for the past several months you’ve been extraordinarily busy—and productive as noted in the latest Volunteering in
America Report (www.volunteeringinamerica.gov) that ranks the state of Iowa 2nd in the nation for its volunteer rate. We are
seeking your assistance in helping raise awareness about this day of service and calling on your communities to recommit to
service this day and beyond.
First -- a reminder for you as to why we’re asking our fellow citizens to serve on September 11.
Why Service to Commemorate September 11?
The tragic events of September 11, 2001 inspired Americans to come together in a remarkable spirit of unity and compassion. It
was a stark reminder that our fate as individuals is inherently tied to the fate of our nation. On that day, and the weeks that
followed, we were unified in our response. Nine years later, September 11 continues to evoke strong emotion and it’s homage to
sacrifice. And, given our collective efforts, we hope it will become synonymous with an annual call on Americans to serve.
Action Steps
On, and leading up to, September 11th we will highlight stories of success and honor individuals who rose to meet their
community’s challenges this summer. Acknowledging that much remains to be done, the President will call on us to recommit to
working to improve our country - one neighborhood at a time. ; The Corporation for National and Community Service Iowa Office,
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service and the Governor’s Office will commemorate the day with service projects statewide,
emphasizing the many different faces of service. We hope that September 11th is an opportunity for Iowa to highlight its
successes and call on your residents to renew their efforts to make their communities better.
Project/Event Examples:
o Holding a one-day traditional service activity that impacts your community, like a park clean-up or book drive.
o Launching an on-going volunteer project that impacts an unmet community need, like a weatherization project or hunger relief
program.
o Sponsoring an event that brings people together to “pledge” continued service throughout the year, either as a group or as
individuals.
o Organizing a press conference at a site that has expanded volunteer programs this su mmer.
o Taking this opportunity to help showcase your local nonprofits by promoting their on-going volunteer opportunities with a
September 11th twist. For example, if a local mentoring program looking for readers for their reading program, create this
opportunity as a September 11th project. Your title could be “Become a Reading Mentor for an Elementary Student to Honor
September 11th Heroes.” This is a great way to promote volunteer opportunities that are already going on in your community.
To ensure your project is listed in statewide publicity materials, be sure to register your event by SEPTEMBER 1st! Register at:
www.volunteeriowa.org
*please note, when registering your event please list the type of project first (such as park clean up, mentoring recruitment, book
drive, etc.) and indicate this is a 9/11 event in the title.
In order to make this day a succ ess, we need your assistance. If you are planning a service activity on our around September
11th please register it at www.volunteeriowa.org and send a notice to JLaFollette@cns.gov, indicating what you are doing. Just a
brief blurb and contact information will be great! Events registered by September 1st will be included in media alerts and publicity
announcements.
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President Declares Major Disaster For Iowa
Release Date: July 28, 2010
Release Number: HQ-10-145
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) last night
announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local
recovery efforts in the area struck
by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 12-13, 2010.
Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing
basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties
of Des Moines and Lee.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Thomas A. Hall has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Hall said
additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage
assessments.
Stay informed of FEMA's activities online: videos and podcasts available at www.fema.gov/medialibrary and www.youtube.
com/fema ; follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/fema and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fema.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 28-Jul-2010 11:10:26
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ARIESWORKS ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES TO
THE 2010 WILD ROSE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
AriesWorks Entertainment announces the Call for Entries to the Eighth Annual “Wild Rose”, the longest continuously running,
fastest growing international film festival in Iowa!
Established filmmakers worldwide are invited to send their best features, shorts, documentaries and animated work to the “Wild
Rose” to compete for prestigious screening slots and the WRIFF’s many awards in multiple categories including: cinematography,
writing, design, editing, acting, directing and many others.
The Wild Rose Independent Film Festival will be held November 4-7 at the popular East Village location of the Iowa State Historical
Building in Des Moines. This convenient venue has proven to be a festival plus, allowing attending filmmakers and audience
members walking distance access to a wide variety of shops, restaurants, bars and music in the trendy and fun East Village
Cultural and Entertainment District.
Bringing in film industry celebrities from across the country, the Wild Rose also hosts informative industry Workshops, a
Filmmaker Panel featuring esteemed professionals and a Keynote Speaker for Saturday’s Awards Ceremony. Past Wild Rose
Presenters have included Troma Entertainment’s Lloyd Kaufman (Cannibal! The Musical, The Toxic Avenger); Stu Pollard,
writer/direct or/producer (Nice Guys Sleep Alone, Keep Your Distance); Emmy Award-winning actor/writer, GregAlan Williams (The
Sopranos, Remember the Titans, Old School, Be Cool, Haunting Villisca); actor/photographer Ben Easter (Holiday in the Sun, Pearl
Harbor, I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer); former Network TV Exec./legendary Hollywood icon , teacher and author
Lew Hunter ( Screenwriting 434); LA actress Jamie Rose (Lady Blue, Falcon Crest, ER), casting director (Children of the Corn),
acting coach (owner of JRose Studio); and John Putch, award-winning indie filmmaker (Mojave Phone Booth, Route 30)and TV
director (Ugly Betty, Scrubs, My name is Earl.)
To enter the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival or for more info visit:
www.ariesworks.com or www.withoutabox.com
Contact: Kimberly Busbee bobbusbee@aol.com 515/707-1533
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Program Description
The Food Stamp program is intended to promote the general welfare of low income families by raising their levels of nutrition to
avoid hunger and malnutrition.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and
checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a
disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less
than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the
household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the
household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
If you want to apply for Food Stamps, click on the link below for an application:
http://www.yesfood.iowa.gov
Any county DHS office can answer questions about the programs and services described here. You can also get an application
form from any county Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Click on the link below to find the location of the county DHS
office nearest you:
http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Find_Help/MapLocations.html
You may also contact the Department's Field Office Support Unit by calling:
515 281-6899
or
800-972-2017
The county DHS office serving your county is also listed in the State or County Government section of your local phone book, under
"Department of Human Services" or just "Human Services".
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs make nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals available to school children each
school day. Over 92,000 schools offer lunches at school, and nearly 70,000 schools offer breakfast at school nationwide. School
breakfasts and lunches must meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Federal nutrition standards. Some schools offer
afterschool snacks to children in the school's afterschool care programs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must not exceed $26,955 if two people
live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five
people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469
if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article...
Program Contact Information
For additional information about the Iowa School Breakfast Program, please visit:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content%26task=view%26id=3...
For additional information about the Iowa School Lunch Program, please visit:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content%26view=article%26i...
Also, you can call the Bureau of Food and Nutrition to speak with a State representative regarding the programs at:
515-281-4754
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
Just as learning does not end when school lets out, neither does a child's need for good nutrition. The Iowa Summer Food Service
Program (SFSP) provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to help Iowa children in low-income areas get the nutrition they need
to learn, play and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household;$26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three
people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six
people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Summer Food Service program, contact the site nearest you:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_downl...
Program Contact Information
For information on the Iowa Summer Food Service Program, visit:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content%26view=article%26i...
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist low-income families meet the cost of home
heating. Applications are accepted on a first come/first served basis at your local Community Action Agency from November
through April (October for households with an elderly/disabled member), Monday through Friday, or as posted at the local
Outreach/Community Action Agency office. The LIHEAP application also serves as an application for the Weatherization
Assistance Program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the
household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in
the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live
in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
There are 18 Community Action Agencies (CAA) throughout the state that have offices in each of Iowa's 99 counties. You will need
to contact your local CAA county office regarding application for Weatherization Program services:
http://www.dcaa.iowa.gov/bureau_weath/how_apply.html
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.dcaa.iowa.gov/bureau_EA/index.html
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (hawk-i) is a program that provides free or low-cost health care coverage for Iowa children in
families with limited incomes. The amount you pay is based on the income of the family, but no family pays more than $20 per
month.
A child who qualifies for hawk-I health insurance will get all of his or her health care services through a health plan provider that
has agreed to participate in the program. Beneficiaries receive a comprehensive package of health care benefits including vision,
dental, and mental health services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, under 19 years of age, not covered by
health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual
household income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the
household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the
household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your
income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For an application and instructions, as well as a customer service phone number, visit:
http://www.hawk-i.org/en_US/apply.html
Program Contact Information
If you have questions about the hawk-i program or about the application, you can send an e-mail. Fill in all the fields at the following
URL, then click on submit:
http://www.hawk-i.org/en_US/contactus.html
Or, Call us, Mon to Fri, 7am to 7pm at
1-800-257-8563
TDD: 1-515-457-8051 or 1-888-422-2319
For more information, visit:
http://www.hawk-i.org/en_US/
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income
pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To
be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.
e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
See the Iowa WIC website for detailed application information:
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/wic/families.asp
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Iowa WIC, please visit the Iowa Department of Public Health (DPH):
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/wic/default.asp
If you have questions about the WIC program call the Iowa DPH toll-free:
800-532-1579
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and non-profit childcare institutions that do not participate in
other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may also
participate in the SMP to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do not
have access to the school meal programs. The program reimburses institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to
low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the
household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in
the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people
live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=371&Itemid=1543
Program Contact Information
For more information visit:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/
Consultants from the Iowa Department of Education are available to provide technical assistance and guidance on the Special Milk
Program, to speak with a consultant, please call:
515-281-5356
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote
school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social
services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in
administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.
Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, you must be a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed
$10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy,
less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications
may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.iowaheadstart.org/
You may also contact the Iowa Department of Education by calling:
515-242-6024
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a Federal grant program established to help reduce the heating and cooling
costs for low income persons, particularly the elderly, disabled, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
The installation of energy efficiency measures for each dwelling is based on a computerized energy audit which determines the
cost effectiveness of each measure. Energy efficiency measures include high-density wall and attic insulation and blower door -
guided infiltration reduction. Because the weatherization procedures result in "tightening" homes, indoor air quality and other
client health and safety issues are also addressed. Health and safety measures include safety checks of all combustion
appliances. Besides the obvious benefit of conserving energy, the program also mitigates certain health and safety problems in
the client's homes, maintains affordable housing for low-income persons, reduces utility arrearages, and reduces environmental
pollution.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three
people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six
people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for Weatherization, LIHEAP and other programs, find the outreach office nearest you by clicking on your county at the
following link:
http://www.dcaa.iowa.gov/app_sites/liheap_map.html
Program Contact Information
For more information about the Iowa Weatherization program, please go to:
http://www.weatherization.iowa.gov
You may also contact the Iowa Department of Human Rights at 515-242-5655.
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
Medicaid is a program that pays for covered medical and health care costs of people who qualify. The Medicaid program is funded
by Federal, state, and local governments and is managed by the Iowa Department of Human Services. A wide range of medical and
health care services is available through the Medicaid program. These services are covered only if they are medically necessary.
Medicaid recipients have free choice of a doctor, dentist, pharmacy, and other providers of services. However, in many counties,
some people covered by Medicaid are required to get certain medical services through a managed health care provider (either a
health maintenance organization (HMO) or a MediPass doctor). These people have the opportunity to select a provider, however, if
they do not select one they will be assigned to a provider. A provider that chooses to participate in the Medicaid program must
accept the payments that Medicaid makes and make no additional charges to the recipient for services covered under the
program. However, some services covered by Medicaid do require a small co-payment be paid.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, a US national, citizen or permanent resident
in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.
You must also be either pregnant, have a child(ren) with a disability, or be responsible for children under 19 years of age.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
If you want to apply for Medicaid, click on the link below for an application:
http://www.dhs.iowa.gov/DHSForms.html
The county DHS office serving your county is also listed in the State or County Government section of your local phone book, under
"Department of Human Services" or just "Human Services".
or
800-972-2017
You may also contact the Department's Field Office Support Unit by calling:
515-281-6899
Any county DHS office can answer questions about the programs and services described here. You can also get an application
form from any county Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Click on the link below to find the location of the county DHS
office nearest you:
http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Find_Help/MapLocations.html
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Disaster Recovery Centers Opening In Wright And Hamilton Counties
Release Date: September 2, 2010
Release Number: 1930-021
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open in Wright and Hamilton counties on Friday,
September 3, to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by Iowa's recent storms and flooding.
Locations:
Wright County
Clarion Police & Fire Department
120 First Ave., SW
Clarion, Iowa 50526
Hamilton County
500 Fairmeadow Drive
Webster City, Iowa 50166
Disaster survivors who reside in the 32 counties covered under the recent federal declaration for Individual Assistance may visit
any DRC location.
In the past two weeks DRCs have opened in Delaware, Jasper, Mahaska and Polk Counties. For additional information, access the
DRC Locator at
www.fema.gov/assistance/opendrcs.shtm to search for locations, services offered, and driving directions.
Until further notice, DRC hours are as follows:
Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
All DRCs will be open Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6
Representatives from federal and voluntary agencies, including from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be
available at all DRCs to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs
are also available to individuals and business owners. No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at DRCs. Centers
are for the dissemination of information to assist in disaster recovery.
At the DRC, visitors may also:
•Get help completing applications for federal low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for
homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations
•Inquire about the status of applications for federal assistance
•Obtain referrals to voluntary organizations that may help with immediate unmet needs
•Learn cost-effective mitigation measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses
SBA disaster loans cover costs of repair or replacement of damaged real estate, personal property and business assets not fully
covered by insurance or other aid; and for small businesses, such loans cover working capital needs caused by the disaster.
Before visiting a DRC, the first step in the storm and flood recovery assistance process is to register with FEMA.
Applicants with damage from the disaster may register for assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov; or by calling toll-
free, 800-621-FEMA(3362) or TTY, 800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. The numbers are available seven days a
week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., local time, until further notice. You may also access disaster information and recovery resources directly
from your smartphone at FEMA's new mobile website at m.fema.gov/.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
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Mahaska County Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change, Closing Date Announced
Release Date: September 2, 2010
Release Number: 1930-022
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Sunday hours at the Mahaska County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will change this Sunday, Sept. 5,
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today.
Location and new hours:
First Nazarene Church
(lower level of the church office building)
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (including Labor Day, Sept. 6)
Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays: 12 noon to 5 p.m.
FEMA officials also announced that the Mahaska County DRC will close permanently at 5 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 11.
Representatives from federal and voluntary agencies, including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be available at
all DRCs to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also
available to individuals and business owners. No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at DRCs. Centers are for
the dissemination of information to assist in disaster recovery.
At the DRC, visitors may also:
•Get help completing applications for federal low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for
homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations
•Inquire about the status of applications for federal assistance
•Obtain referrals to voluntary organizations that may help with immediate unmet needs
•Learn cost-effective mitigation measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses
SBA disaster loans cover costs of repair or replacement of damaged real estate, personal property and business assets not fully
covered by insurance or other aid; and for small businesses, such loans cover working capital needs caused by the disaster.
Before visiting a DRC, the first step in the storm and flood recovery assistance process is to register with FEMA.
Applicants with damage from the disaster may register for assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov; or by calling toll-
free, 800-621-FEMA(3362) or TTY, 800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. The numbers are available seven days a
week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., local time, until further notice. You may also access disaster information and recovery resources directly
from your smartphone at FEMA's new mobile website at m.fema.gov/.
Receive up to the minute Iowa disaster recovery information by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/femaregion7 .
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Modified: Thursday, 02-Sep-2010 15:35:38
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Veterans with Disabilities to TEE Off in Iowa
August 25, 2010 posted by John Allen · 2 Comments
Strengthening Self-Esteem Through Adaptive Golf
WASHINGTON – Nearly 200 military Veterans are registered to tee-off in a unique golf tournament in Riverside, Iowa, September 6
– 9, 2010, proving that having a visual impairment or other disability does not mean they cannot lead a full and rewarding life.
“These Veterans, many of whom were injured during their military service, will show that being involved in athletic activity can
continue regardless of disability,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “I applaud all of the Veterans who will be
traveling from across the country to participate in this event, as they strive to achieve their goals and continue to lead an active
lifestyle.”
The National Veterans TEE (Training, Exposure, and Experience) Tournament provides visually impaired Veterans and those with
other disabilities the opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen their confidence through adaptive golf as well as bowling
and other recreational sports activities.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) endorsed this important event in 2008 and it became one of VA’s six national
rehabilitation programs for Veterans. Initially a local program, the first Tournament was held in 1994 in Nauvoo, Ill, and was
attended by 36 legally blind Veterans from six Midwestern states. In 1995, the event was moved to the Iowa City area. Now in its
17th year, the Tournament has expanded to include not only Veterans who are legally blind, but also amputees, those who use
wheelchairs and Veterans with other disabilities.
This year’s event will take place at various golf courses in and around Riverside, Iowa, including the Lake MacBride, Quail Creek,
West Liberty, Elks Country Club and Blue Top Ridge golf courses. The bowling events will take place at Colonial Lanes in Iowa City.
Participation is open to U.S. military Veterans who are visually impaired or have other disabilities including amputations, traumatic
brain injuries, certain neurological conditions and spinal cord injuries. The participants receive care at VA medical facilities
across the nation, and many utilize VA’s comprehensive visual impairment services. Nearly 300 volunteers from the local VA
Medical Center in Iowa City and surrounding area will assist at this event.
VA is an unmatched health care leader in rehabilitation, with an impassioned commitment to serve all our Nation’s heroes, men
and women, past and present. The Tournament is hosted by the Iowa City VA Medical Center, with sponsorship support provided
by Help Hospitalized Veterans and other organizations.
For more information about the National Veterans TEE Tournament or to volunteer during the week, visit the Web site at www.tee.
va.gov.
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Two Disaster Recovery Centers Open Saturday; Hours Expanded
Release Date: August 26, 2010
Release Number: 1930-018
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open this weekend and hours are being expanded to offer
assistance to survivors of the severe storms and flooding that began June 1.
The centers are operated jointly by the Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Two centers will open Saturday:
Jasper County
114 N. Walnut
Colfax, IA 50054
Mahaska County
Corner of 3rd and S. 11th Streets
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
The DRC in Polk County opened Aug. 24:
The Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa
1740 Garfield Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50316
All centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours on both Saturday and Sunday are now 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A complete list of centers is available at https://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/drcLocator.jsp. Survivors may visit any center nearest
them.
Registering with FEMA is an important first step in the recovery process and residents are encouraged to register with FEMA
before visiting a center. There are two ways to register: online 24/7 at www.disasterassistance.gov, or call toll-free 800-621-FEMA
(3362) or (TTY) 800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., local time, seven days a week,
until further notice. Multilingual operators are available.
Disaster information and recovery resources are also available directly from your smartphone at FEMA’s new mobile website at
http://m.fema.gov/.
At the Disaster Recovery Center, visitors can:
•Receive information about different types of state and federal disaster assistance.
•Get help completing applications for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans. The SBA offers low-
interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations for losses not fully
covered by insurance.
•Inquire about the status of applications for federal assistance.
•Receive referrals to voluntary organizations to help with immediate unmet needs.
•Learn cost-effective mitigation measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses.
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Modified: Thursday, 26-Aug-2010 17:05:45
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Dear Friends of Volunteerism, National Service Programs, Partners and Participants,
As we count down the last days of this summer and the United We Serve initiative, we are asking for your help. September 11,
2010, will commemorate the second annual 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance and we are seeking projects in your
communities and service areas to promote.
We know that for the past several months you’ve been extraordinarily busy—and productive as noted in the latest Volunteering in
America Report (www.volunteeringinamerica.gov) that ranks the state of Iowa 2nd in the nation for its volunteer rate. We are
seeking your assistance in helping raise awareness about this day of service and calling on your communities to recommit to
service this day and beyond.
First -- a reminder for you as to why we’re asking our fellow citizens to serve on September 11.
Why Service to Commemorate September 11?
The tragic events of September 11, 2001 inspired Americans to come together in a remarkable spirit of unity and compassion. It
was a stark reminder that our fate as individuals is inherently tied to the fate of our nation. On that day, and the weeks that
followed, we were unified in our response. Nine years later, September 11 continues to evoke strong emotion and it’s homage to
sacrifice. And, given our collective efforts, we hope it will become synonymous with an annual call on Americans to serve.
Action Steps
On, and leading up to, September 11th we will highlight stories of success and honor individuals who rose to meet their
community’s challenges this summer. Acknowledging that much remains to be done, the President will call on us to recommit to
working to improve our country - one neighborhood at a time. ; The Corporation for National and Community Service Iowa Office,
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service and the Governor’s Office will commemorate the day with service projects statewide,
emphasizing the many different faces of service. We hope that September 11th is an opportunity for Iowa to highlight its
successes and call on your residents to renew their efforts to make their communities better.
Project/Event Examples:
o Holding a one-day traditional service activity that impacts your community, like a park clean-up or book drive.
o Launching an on-going volunteer project that impacts an unmet community need, like a weatherization project or hunger relief
program.
o Sponsoring an event that brings people together to “pledge” continued service throughout the year, either as a group or as
individuals.
o Organizing a press conference at a site that has expanded volunteer programs this su mmer.
o Taking this opportunity to help showcase your local nonprofits by promoting their on-going volunteer opportunities with a
September 11th twist. For example, if a local mentoring program looking for readers for their reading program, create this
opportunity as a September 11th project. Your title could be “Become a Reading Mentor for an Elementary Student to Honor
September 11th Heroes.” This is a great way to promote volunteer opportunities that are already going on in your community.
To ensure your project is listed in statewide publicity materials, be sure to register your event by SEPTEMBER 1st! Register at:
www.volunteeriowa.org
*please note, when registering your event please list the type of project first (such as park clean up, mentoring recruitment, book
drive, etc.) and indicate this is a 9/11 event in the title.
In order to make this day a succ ess, we need your assistance. If you are planning a service activity on our around September
11th please register it at www.volunteeriowa.org and send a notice to JLaFollette@cns.gov, indicating what you are doing. Just a
brief blurb and contact information will be great! Events registered by September 1st will be included in media alerts and publicity
announcements.
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President Declares Major Disaster For Iowa
Release Date: July 28, 2010
Release Number: HQ-10-145
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) last night
announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local
recovery efforts in the area struck
by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 12-13, 2010.
Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing
basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties
of Des Moines and Lee.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Thomas A. Hall has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Hall said
additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage
assessments.
Stay informed of FEMA's activities online: videos and podcasts available at www.fema.gov/medialibrary and www.youtube.
com/fema ; follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/fema and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fema.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 28-Jul-2010 11:10:26
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ARIESWORKS ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES TO
THE 2010 WILD ROSE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
AriesWorks Entertainment announces the Call for Entries to the Eighth Annual “Wild Rose”, the longest continuously running,
fastest growing international film festival in Iowa!
Established filmmakers worldwide are invited to send their best features, shorts, documentaries and animated work to the “Wild
Rose” to compete for prestigious screening slots and the WRIFF’s many awards in multiple categories including: cinematography,
writing, design, editing, acting, directing and many others.
The Wild Rose Independent Film Festival will be held November 4-7 at the popular East Village location of the Iowa State Historical
Building in Des Moines. This convenient venue has proven to be a festival plus, allowing attending filmmakers and audience
members walking distance access to a wide variety of shops, restaurants, bars and music in the trendy and fun East Village
Cultural and Entertainment District.
Bringing in film industry celebrities from across the country, the Wild Rose also hosts informative industry Workshops, a
Filmmaker Panel featuring esteemed professionals and a Keynote Speaker for Saturday’s Awards Ceremony. Past Wild Rose
Presenters have included Troma Entertainment’s Lloyd Kaufman (Cannibal! The Musical, The Toxic Avenger); Stu Pollard,
writer/direct or/producer (Nice Guys Sleep Alone, Keep Your Distance); Emmy Award-winning actor/writer, GregAlan Williams (The
Sopranos, Remember the Titans, Old School, Be Cool, Haunting Villisca); actor/photographer Ben Easter (Holiday in the Sun, Pearl
Harbor, I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer); former Network TV Exec./legendary Hollywood icon , teacher and author
Lew Hunter ( Screenwriting 434); LA actress Jamie Rose (Lady Blue, Falcon Crest, ER), casting director (Children of the Corn),
acting coach (owner of JRose Studio); and John Putch, award-winning indie filmmaker (Mojave Phone Booth, Route 30)and TV
director (Ugly Betty, Scrubs, My name is Earl.)
To enter the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival or for more info visit:
www.ariesworks.com or www.withoutabox.com
Contact: Kimberly Busbee bobbusbee@aol.com 515/707-1533
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Program Description
The Food Stamp program is intended to promote the general welfare of low income families by raising their levels of nutrition to
avoid hunger and malnutrition.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and
checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a
disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less
than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the
household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the
household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
If you want to apply for Food Stamps, click on the link below for an application:
http://www.yesfood.iowa.gov
Any county DHS office can answer questions about the programs and services described here. You can also get an application
form from any county Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Click on the link below to find the location of the county DHS
office nearest you:
http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Find_Help/MapLocations.html
You may also contact the Department's Field Office Support Unit by calling:
515 281-6899
or
800-972-2017
The county DHS office serving your county is also listed in the State or County Government section of your local phone book, under
"Department of Human Services" or just "Human Services".
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs make nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals available to school children each
school day. Over 92,000 schools offer lunches at school, and nearly 70,000 schools offer breakfast at school nationwide. School
breakfasts and lunches must meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Federal nutrition standards. Some schools offer
afterschool snacks to children in the school's afterschool care programs.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must not exceed $26,955 if two people
live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five
people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469
if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child's school. A listing of your state's schools can be found here:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article...
Program Contact Information
For additional information about the Iowa School Breakfast Program, please visit:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content%26task=view%26id=3...
For additional information about the Iowa School Lunch Program, please visit:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content%26view=article%26i...
Also, you can call the Bureau of Food and Nutrition to speak with a State representative regarding the programs at:
515-281-4754
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
Just as learning does not end when school lets out, neither does a child's need for good nutrition. The Iowa Summer Food Service
Program (SFSP) provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to help Iowa children in low-income areas get the nutrition they need
to learn, play and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household;$26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three
people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six
people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Summer Food Service program, contact the site nearest you:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_downl...
Program Contact Information
For information on the Iowa Summer Food Service Program, visit:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content%26view=article%26i...
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist low-income families meet the cost of home
heating. Applications are accepted on a first come/first served basis at your local Community Action Agency from November
through April (October for households with an elderly/disabled member), Monday through Friday, or as posted at the local
Outreach/Community Action Agency office. The LIHEAP application also serves as an application for the Weatherization
Assistance Program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the
household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in
the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live
in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
There are 18 Community Action Agencies (CAA) throughout the state that have offices in each of Iowa's 99 counties. You will need
to contact your local CAA county office regarding application for Weatherization Program services:
http://www.dcaa.iowa.gov/bureau_weath/how_apply.html
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.dcaa.iowa.gov/bureau_EA/index.html
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (hawk-i) is a program that provides free or low-cost health care coverage for Iowa children in
families with limited incomes. The amount you pay is based on the income of the family, but no family pays more than $20 per
month.
A child who qualifies for hawk-I health insurance will get all of his or her health care services through a health plan provider that
has agreed to participate in the program. Beneficiaries receive a comprehensive package of health care benefits including vision,
dental, and mental health services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, under 19 years of age, not covered by
health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual
household income before taxes of less than $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live in the
household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in the
household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household; $74,020 if eight people live in the household; and $81,500 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,480 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your
income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For an application and instructions, as well as a customer service phone number, visit:
http://www.hawk-i.org/en_US/apply.html
Program Contact Information
If you have questions about the hawk-i program or about the application, you can send an e-mail. Fill in all the fields at the following
URL, then click on submit:
http://www.hawk-i.org/en_US/contactus.html
Or, Call us, Mon to Fri, 7am to 7pm at
1-800-257-8563
TDD: 1-515-457-8051 or 1-888-422-2319
For more information, visit:
http://www.hawk-i.org/en_US/
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income
pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To
be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.
e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
See the Iowa WIC website for detailed application information:
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/wic/families.asp
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on Iowa WIC, please visit the Iowa Department of Public Health (DPH):
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/wic/default.asp
If you have questions about the WIC program call the Iowa DPH toll-free:
800-532-1579
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The Special Milk Program (SMP) provides milk to children in schools and non-profit childcare institutions that do not participate in
other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs may also
participate in the SMP to provide milk to children in half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs where children do not
have access to the school meal programs. The program reimburses institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to
low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, your household's
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the
household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in
the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people
live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it
participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=371&Itemid=1543
Program Contact Information
For more information visit:
http://www.iowa.gov/educate/
Consultants from the Iowa Department of Education are available to provide technical assistance and guidance on the Special Milk
Program, to speak with a consultant, please call:
515-281-5356
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote
school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social
services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in
administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment.
Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, you must be a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed
$10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial
status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy,
less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications
may apply.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.iowaheadstart.org/
You may also contact the Iowa Department of Education by calling:
515-242-6024
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a Federal grant program established to help reduce the heating and cooling
costs for low income persons, particularly the elderly, disabled, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
The installation of energy efficiency measures for each dwelling is based on a computerized energy audit which determines the
cost effectiveness of each measure. Energy efficiency measures include high-density wall and attic insulation and blower door -
guided infiltration reduction. Because the weatherization procedures result in "tightening" homes, indoor air quality and other
client health and safety issues are also addressed. Health and safety measures include safety checks of all combustion
appliances. Besides the obvious benefit of conserving energy, the program also mitigates certain health and safety problems in
the client's homes, maintains affordable housing for low-income persons, reduces utility arrearages, and reduces environmental
pollution.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, your household's annual income before
taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three
people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six
people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for Weatherization, LIHEAP and other programs, find the outreach office nearest you by clicking on your county at the
following link:
http://www.dcaa.iowa.gov/app_sites/liheap_map.html
Program Contact Information
For more information about the Iowa Weatherization program, please go to:
http://www.weatherization.iowa.gov
You may also contact the Iowa Department of Human Rights at 515-242-5655.
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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Program Description
Medicaid is a program that pays for covered medical and health care costs of people who qualify. The Medicaid program is funded
by Federal, state, and local governments and is managed by the Iowa Department of Human Services. A wide range of medical and
health care services is available through the Medicaid program. These services are covered only if they are medically necessary.
Medicaid recipients have free choice of a doctor, dentist, pharmacy, and other providers of services. However, in many counties,
some people covered by Medicaid are required to get certain medical services through a managed health care provider (either a
health maintenance organization (HMO) or a MediPass doctor). These people have the opportunity to select a provider, however, if
they do not select one they will be assigned to a provider. A provider that chooses to participate in the Medicaid program must
accept the payments that Medicaid makes and make no additional charges to the recipient for services covered under the
program. However, some services covered by Medicaid do require a small co-payment be paid.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Iowa, a US national, citizen or permanent resident
in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.
You must also be either pregnant, have a child(ren) with a disability, or be responsible for children under 19 years of age.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
If you want to apply for Medicaid, click on the link below for an application:
http://www.dhs.iowa.gov/DHSForms.html
The county DHS office serving your county is also listed in the State or County Government section of your local phone book, under
"Department of Human Services" or just "Human Services".
or
800-972-2017
You may also contact the Department's Field Office Support Unit by calling:
515-281-6899
Any county DHS office can answer questions about the programs and services described here. You can also get an application
form from any county Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Click on the link below to find the location of the county DHS
office nearest you:
http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Find_Help/MapLocations.html
Managing Agency
Iowa
http://www.iowa.gov/state/main/index.html
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