East Central Iowa News

14% of households in Eldora received food stamps in 2020

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 24, 2022

Eldora ranked 275th in Iowa for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Bacon, Bourbon + Bowties Fundraiser For Boy Scouts Of America

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Bacon, Bourbon + Bowties Fundraiser For Boy Scouts Of America

Back to School Safety Tips and Reminders

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Back to School Safety Tips and Reminders

Celebrate Labor Day with a BBQ at participating Tama County Ace Hardware stores

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 23, 2022

Watch grilling demonstrations and enjoy family-friendly fun on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

16% of households in Green Mountain received food stamps in 2020

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 23, 2022

Green Mountain ranked 214th in Iowa for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Participating Poweshiek County Ace Hardware stores hosting Labor Day BBQ party

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 23, 2022

Watch grilling demonstrations and enjoy family-friendly fun on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Kick off Labor Day with BBQ party at participating Iowa County Ace Hardware stores

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 23, 2022

Watch grilling demonstrations and enjoy family-friendly fun on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support at the Newton Public Library on August 31

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Just for Job-Seekers: Resume and Tech Support at the Newton Public Library on August 31

Grinnell Fire Department Responds to House Fire

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Grinnell Fire Department Responds to House Fire

20.8% of households in Oskaloosa received food stamps in 2020

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 22, 2022

Oskaloosa ranked 112th in Iowa for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

15% of households in Colfax received food stamps in 2020

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 21, 2022

Colfax ranked 244th in Iowa for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Food assistance amounts decrease in Mahaska County since 2011

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 20, 2022

In 2021, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $5,762,192 to Mahaska County compared to $5,854,849 in 2011.

19 percent fewer Grundy County residents receiving food assistance since 2011

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 20, 2022

In 2021, 575 residents in Grundy County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 710 residents in 2011.

Yoga In The Park on August 27

By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2022

Yoga In The Park on August 27

17.5% of households in Chelsea received food stamps in 2020

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 20, 2022

Chelsea ranked 174th in Iowa for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.