A new “Iowans Helping Iowans” flood assistance program was rolled out today. The program is meant to help families and businesses get back on their feet after this summer’s floods. Up to $7.5 million will be provided for homeowner assistance, up to $7.5 million for business assistance, and up to $5 million for unmet needs totaling [...]
The Obama Administration announced today that Iowa will receive two National Emergency Grants for Iowa communities suffering from recent layoffs. The announcement was made by US Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in a visit to Iowa and funding comes from federal stimulus package signed by President Obama in February (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act). Northwest Iowa [...]
Thanks to creation of the Iowa Power Fund and Office of Energy Indepedence two years ago, Iowa is one of the first states in the nation to receive $16 million from President Obama for renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts. The U.S. Secretary of Energy came to Iowa to make the announcement on Monday. The $16 [...]
President Obama made an Earth Day visit to Iowa on Wednesday to talk about energy. He visited Trinity Structural Towers in Newton, which manufactures wind towers. The President’s visit highlights the work Iowa has done over the last three years to lead the world in renewable energy. Through the $100 million Iowa Power Fund and other [...]