Veterans’ Issues Fact Sheet: VA Pensions

VA Pensions Are you a Veteran with a disability or other health problem NOT related to your service? You may be eligible for Pension from the Veterans Administration or “VA.” What is a VA Pension? VA Pension is paid each month in cash to Veterans who are low-income,...

Protecting Your Defined Benefit Plan

Question:  I’m a 20 year employee of a company that has a defined benefit plan. I’ve been told I am fully vested and am thinking about retiring soon. Are my benefits insured or guaranteed and what can I do to protect them? Answer:  You ask a very good...

Truancy

Children may miss school for lots of reasons. Children may be sick, afraid of being bullied, or too depressed to attend. If they have not had success in school, they may start to dread going. As children get older, parents and guardians may find it harder to make...

Wage Payment Collection

Are you having problems collecting wages owed to you or problems not being paid regularly? There is a law in Iowa to help you. It is called the Wage Payment Collection Act. (Chapter 91A, Iowa Code). What Exactly Does “Wages” Include? “Wages”...

Food Assistance: Helping Families Have Enough to Eat

The goal of the Food Assistance Program is to help you put more food on your table. The program is designed for you and your family to eat better when you don’t have a lot of money to spend. Here are some basic facts on food assistance in Iowa. Please read them...