Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania studied a two-year pilot program that began in 2023 in Polk, Dallas and Warren counties, where 110 low-income Iowans received $500 monthly to improve wellbeing, and early findings show lower stress levels and higher savings though full recovery was not reached.
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Central Iowa Water Works’ watering ban is in its third day; Adam Thoms of Iowa State University advises homeowners to mow their lawns as high as 3.5 to 4 inches — a method that deepens root growth and reduces moisture loss during the dry period.
Iowa’s Attorney General announced a multi‑state settlement with GS Labs for overcharging COVID tests — awarding Iowans about $430,000 for fees, $59,000 for cash overpayments, and $1,700 for delayed results. Residents can check their eligibility through the required verification process online.
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