I believe School Choice will create a system of schools, both public and private, that are driven by Student-Centered Missions!
In the first 24-hours, Iowa successfully processed one application every 12 seconds!
Such an exciting day in Rock Valley unveiling a new 6-classroom, modular school for 150 Rock Valley Community School students. The hard-working team at Hegg Companies put it together in under 7 weeks!
I also want to thank our private partners
@WellmarkBCBS
,
@KeminInd
,
@corteva
,
Today we launched Iowa Child Care Connect—a one-of-a-kind website that connects parents to available child care facilities. Whether you’re looking for care near your home, your child’s school, or along your work route, has you covered using almost
The collapse of the Biden-Harris Administration’s woke Title IX rewrite was foreseeable. Today’s Supreme Court decision is a huge win for our women and girls!
We know recovering from a natural disaster is beyond stressful. We want to help ease that burden for Iowans seeking financial assistance. My team over at
@IowaHSEMD
put this video together to walk you through how to get help.
Dealing with the aftermath of a
#disaster
can be overwhelming. Looking for
#assistance
? Check out this helpful video that walks you through
@FEMA
assistance & other state programs that may be available.
More info & programs:
We’re rolling trailers into Rock Valley to give families who lost their houses in Northwest Iowa’s severe floods a safe place to stay.
It’s heartwarming to see these smiles from Tina Vasquez and her kids who got moved into a home today. Just in time for the start of school!
The Iowa Hunger Summit recognizes food insecurity in our state and celebrates Iowans making a difference. This morning, I was honored to present Dr. Jim Blessman with the 2024 Robert D. Ray IA SHARES Humanitarian Award for his outstanding contributions to this important cause.
Touring downtown Sioux Rapids with local officials and business owners. The resiliency of this community will drive their flood recovery, and we'll be there every step of the way.
Iowa residents in Emmet, Lyon, Clay, Plymouth and Sioux counties affected by the June flooding, may be eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and more, visit:
FYI: FEMA will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Council Bluffs beginning on Monday July 8th.
Address:
Charles Lakin Human Services Campus – North Parking Lot
815 N. 16th St.,
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Hours:
July 8 from 1 PM - 6 PM
July 9-13 from 8 AM - 6 PM
Thanks to the dedicated team at Iowa Department of Transportation, NW Iowa communities got some much-needed help with debris removal over the weekend. More than 700 loads picked up and hauled away.
Back in Harlan, Minden, and Greenfield today with members of my cabinet having discussions on assistance and housing needs. Recovery is a long road, and we will be there every step of the way.