by Sue Orhon | Jun 2, 2026 | Client Success Stories, Stories
Iowa Legal Aid represented Natasha, a domestic abuse survivor, and her five children through our Waterloo Regional Office as she sought to extend a domestic abuse protection order and begin the process of safely ending her marriage. Although separated in 2023, the... 
by Sue Orhon | Jun 2, 2026 | Client Success Stories, Stories
Iowa Legal Aid represented “Ryan,” a man with a serious mental illness who has received social security income (SSI) since childhood. Ryan’s mother, “Kristan,” serves as his representative payee and helped communicate with the legal team throughout the case. Ryan’s... 
by Sue Orhon | May 19, 2026 | News Updates, Stories
A grant from the Iowa State Bar Foundation will help Iowa Legal Aid continue its statewide housing stability project, providing free legal help to low-income Iowans facing housing issues. The funding will support attorneys, paralegals, and advocates who assist tenants... 
by Sue Orhon | May 15, 2026 | Stories
Each and every year, Iowa Legal Aid helps low-income individuals and families access legal representation, advice, and information, along with the support needed to resolve civil legal issues affecting their income, housing, safety, and health care. In 2025, staff and... 
by Sue Orhon | Mar 24, 2026 | Client Success Stories
Iowa Legal Aid assisted “Michael,” an Iowa homeowner whose roof was severely damaged during the 2020 Iowa derecho, leading to a complex storm damage insurance claim and insurance dispute in Iowa. After the storm, Michael’s homeowners insurance initially approved full...