Category Archives: Statewide News

Emerging news and updates relevant to all of our communities across Iowa

Iowa Finance Authority awards federal funds to Community Housing Initiatives’ Woodridge Apartments in Washington IA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. Media Contact: Brittany Spieker Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.chihousing.com/ Iowa Finance Authority awards federal funds to Community Housing Initiatives’ Woodridge Apartments in Washington IA REHABILATION OF 24 APARTMENTS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN 2027. On June 2nd, the Iowa Finance Authority announced it has allocated $697,535 in annual Housing Tax Credits and…

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Which retailers will be accepting SNAP payments online?

As of March 11, 2020, SNAP Online Purchasing has expanded to Iowa. Only eligible food may be purchased with SNAP benefits; delivery fees and other associated charges may not be paid for with SNAP benefits. On Jan. 5, 2017, FNS announced the selection of seven retailers for the initial launch of the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot.…

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