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A past criminal case can make it hard to find housing. Many landlords will not rent to someone with a criminal record. Public housing agencies have policies that screen out people with certain criminal records too. Federal law has rules for companies that screen... by Artillery | Nov 28, 2024 | Resource
A disaster often hits without warning. Important documents can be lost during a disaster. This can make it difficult to prove who you are or to obtain benefits. Here are some ways that you can get new copies of these documents. Lost Driver’s... by Artillery | Nov 28, 2024 | Resource
Where can I get help paying for health care in Iowa? Many people need help paying for health care. Iowa has several programs that may help you. Medicaid is one of those programs. What is Medicaid or Title 19? Medicaid, also called “Title 19,” pays for... by Artillery | Nov 28, 2024 | Resource
State law regulates the adoption process, including how much information is available to an adoptee, adoptive parent(s), and the biological parent(s) after the adoption is finalized. On May 19, 2021, Iowa signed a new law that changed the availability of information... by Artillery | Nov 28, 2024 | Resource
You cannot register your car. Your operator, hunting, or professional license has been suspended. The state is garnishing your wages or bank accounts. The state is offsetting benefit payments and tax refunds.These are all signs that you may owe money to the state of... by Artillery | Nov 28, 2024 | Resource
A “creditor” is someone you owe money. Sometimes a creditor can “repossess” your personal property if you do not pay what you owe them. Repossession means that the creditor will take your property and keep it, sell it, or give it...