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The cost of heat this winter is expected to be less than last year, likely due to lower natural gas prices and an expected milder-than-average winter.

A federal grant will help expand access to preschool and child care for low-income families in Dubuque and Dyersville.

After 40 years, HACAP still helps Eastern Iowans who need food

Mercy Medical Center announced it will award over $150,000 in grants to local nonprofits to bolster health equity. The grants go to programs that promote food access, health foods, mental health care access and housing affordability in the Corridor.

Seven agencies in Linn and Johnson counties have received $1.3 million in state and federal funding for programs that house and help homeless individuals. The Iowa Finance Authority last week

The county has now awarded $24 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is awarding its first round of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.  Those dollars from the federal governm

Three New Endowments Established with Community Foundation of Washington County