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Kids Count: Iowa 6th in child well-being, but child care a challenge

Posted on June 14, 2023 at 12:01 AM by Anne Discher

key Iowa rankings in 2023 Kids Count Data Book

PDF of Iowa data profile PDF of news release Iowa retains high rank on child well-being, but inaccessible, unaffordable child...

Categories: Child care, Data, Early childhood, Family support & well-being, Safety net & work supports

Tagged As: child care, Kids Count

It's time for Iowans to speak up on reapportionment

Posted on September 16, 2021 at 2:41 PM by Mike Owen

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Reapportionment is a tremendous opportunity for Iowa lawmakers to establish a commitment to the common good, no matter the political...

Categories: Data

Update: Understanding Iowa's jobs deficit

Posted on July 23, 2021 at 3:41 PM by Colin Gordon

State Capitol

On June 12, Iowa ended its participation in federal pandemic-related unemployment programs. Those relying on the $300 dollar/week bump under...

Categories: Covid-19, Data, Jobs & labor, Safety net & work supports

Tagged As: COVID-19, Iowa Economy, Iowa jobs, Unemployment insurance, Unemployment rate

Report: Iowa families with children are stressed, struggling to meet basic needs during pandemic

Posted on December 14, 2020 at 9:40 AM by Anne Discher

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A troubling share of Iowa families with children are struggling to put food on the table, pay rent and stay...

Categories: Covid-19, Data, Family support & well-being, Food security, Health, Safety net & work supports

Tagged As: Data, Housing, Mental health

As Census deadline nears, can Iowa reach a complete count?

Posted on August 28, 2020 at 1:10 PM by Stephen Dykstra

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Nearly 30 percent of Iowans have yet to be counted in the 2020 Census — and the September 30 deadline...

Categories: Data

Tagged As: Census, Podcast

Iowa 10th on child well-being

Posted on July 8, 2020 at 8:29 AM by Stephen Dykstra

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Iowa rounds out the top 10 in the 2020 national KIDS COUNT® Data Book released by the Annie E. Casey...

Categories: Data

Tagged As: Kids Count

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