FEMA Appeals Process

What if I do not agree with the amount of money that FEMA is going to give me? After you file your FEMA application, FEMA will inspect your house or apartment.  They will then decide how much money you will receive to repair your home, to obtain temporary...

You Have Rights When Your Work Ends!

Has this happened to you?  You live in a house, trailer, or migrant labor camp and you are fired or let go from your work. The employer tells you that you and your family need to leave camp within a certain number of days (many times the employer says you must leave...

New Des Moines Location Effective November 7, 2022

Iowa Legal Aid’s New Des Moines Address & Driving Directions: Iowa Legal Aid 666 Walnut Street25th FloorDes Moines, IA 50309. Driving Directions to the Financial Center From the east on I-235 Take Exit 8A to 7th St. (Stay in left lane.) Stay on the exit...

Disasters Happen

In Iowa, natural disasters happen every year. Ice storms and blizzards can occur in the winter. Tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding can materialize in the spring, summer, and fall. Often these disasters descend on us without any warning. In a matter of minutes,...

Licensing Your Vehicle

If you buy a used vehicle from a licensed auto dealer, the dealer will take care of licensing and registration of the vehicle. You won’t need to do much paperwork. But if you buy from a private individual you’ll need to know how to get the vehicle...