How to Hire a Good Contractor

A good contractor is the key to a good home repair project.  In planning for the project, follow these steps to hire a trustworthy contractor: Check references:  Before you sign a contract or pay any money, ask people you know and trust who they have hired for...

Education and Schools After A Disaster

Many school-age children are displaced by disasters. They have all the rights federal law gives to children who have lost housing or meet any other definition of “homeless.” Does my child count as homeless? Yes, if you lost housing and are now staying with...

Protecting Yourself from Telephone Marketing Fraud

Telemarketers often use illegal and deceptive practices such as contests, free prizes, sweepstakes, fake charities and other tricks to seduce older Iowans out of their hard-earned savings. Examples of high pressure sales and suspicious offers include: An offer that...