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Edited release 08/26/22 The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to fund all eligible Direct Assistance Program applicants, including those who

Hunter 08/17/22 The Iowa City Council formally agreed Tuesday night to cover the funding gap in the Johnson County Direct Assistance Program. The program,

Amel Ali makes a plea to let restorative justice play out, while Royceann Porter says she forgives her, at emotional, five-hour council meeting.

The city-county back-and-forth sees an end. With the city picking up the bill, every eligible applicant to the Johnson County’s Direct Assistance Program will get a $1,400 check.

Johnson County, Iowa City and Coralville were the only municipalities in Iowa to give money directly to low-income residents. But disagreements arose over who should be on the hook for the final payments.

Amel Ali\u00a0will replace Mohamed Traore, who stepped down from his leadership role two weeks ago, but chose to remain on the commission.

There was enough money in the program to help all eligible residents, but the mechanics of how it was doled out kept hundreds from getting help.

Edited release 07/13/22 The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application process has concluded, providing economic relief payments to over 1900

Residents of various states in the US will be able to receive checks up to $1,700 in July. Who is eligible and how to collect them?

Edited release 06/14/22 The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application appeal process is underway, and runs through June 23rd. In a release from the