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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Health
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Siouxland agency not expecting LIHEAP to be affected by federal cuts
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — An energy assistance program will not be impacted by federal cuts, according to the local organization that carries it out. Staffing cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services included federal workers overseeing the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The Community Action Agency of Siouxland's executive director Jean Logan spoke with representatives about the potential impacts the federal staff layoff could have. Sioux City receives $500K grant for wastewater treatment improvements Logan told KCAU 9 that the program at the local level will not see an impact. That's because 90 percent of the funds have already been sent to the states. However, there are some questions regarding the remaining funds. 'It's anticipated that the last 10 percent is going to be delayed, but still received by the states,' Logan said. 'I also heard today that if that funding is held up, we'll still be able to take applications and hopefully get applications paid in a timely manner.' About 2,700 Siouxland families have received assistance through the program this past winter. Logan says there is still time to apply for LIHEAP, as the program runs through April 30. Siouxlanders can apply by appointment or on the agency's website — click here for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
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Siouxlanders can still apply for low-income home energy assistance
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Community Action Agency of Siouxland is reminding Siouxlanders that time remains for people to get help paying utility bills. The agency has been working since Nov. 1 to take applications to help people secure help from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program ends on April 30. Officials say the agency is all caught up on processing applications. They're also encouraging those who can apply to do so as soon as possible. The nonprofit says they have received many questions about federal funding and if they had any cuts. Efforts to restore power to Siouxland enter third day 'The energy assistance program, or LIHEAP, has not been affected, and we are currently under a continuing resolution for another six months,' Community Action Agency of Siouxland executive director Jean Logan said. 'So all of our federal funding streams are funded at the same level that they have been.' So far, more than 2,100 households have been offered assistance from LIHEAP. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Community Action Agency of Siouxland providing food assistance to daycares
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Daycare providers are being offered food assistance by a local nonprofit agency. The National Child and Adult Care Food Program is a federal program that pays for healthy meals and snacks for children and adults in daycare. The Community Action Agency of Siouxland administers the program locally, but says only 38 out of 91 eligible child care providers in Woodbury County have actively participated. Lineworkers hard at work restoring power to Siouxland 'There are 53 daycare providers just in Woodbury County alone that are not taking advantage of this program, and we feel like it's a great, great program and it helps pay for, helps reimburse the cost of meals and snacks that the daycare provider would serve in their home,' Community Action Agency of Siouxland Executive Director Jean Logan said. 'So it's win-win, really.' Any daycare providers interested in joining this program can learn more by . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
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Siouxland nonprofit providing rental assistance
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Rental assistance is again available through the Iowa Rent Reimbursement Program. Locally, the Community Action Agency of Siouxland processes those requests, offering rent reimbursement for low-income, elderly or disabled individuals who rent in the state of Iowa. Workers at the agency work with residents who are eligible for the program and assist with applications. Lawsuit against Orange City rental inspection ordinance dismissed 'We will be taking applications for rent reimbursement, and then we'll tell you what you need to bring, give you a time that works for you, and then hopefully you'll be eligible for this payment,' executive director Jean Logan said. The Community Action Agency of Siouxland can be reached at 712-274-1610. Applicants must provide one form of identification, proof of social security benefits and all household income. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
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Some LIHEAP payments delayed because of software change
SOUX CITY, Ia (KCAU) – A change in software has led to the delay of some LIHEAP payments for consumers. Community Action Agencies across Iowa used to have their own software to process LIHEAP payments, but not anymore. This year, all of those agencies are having to use the state of Iowa's software for heating assistance funds. Vermillion holds annual 'Polar Plunge' to raise money for Special Olympics This change has led to delays in processing applications and payments. The Community Action Agency of Siouxland said that they're starting to catch up with the payments and applications. 'We did at the beginning of the LIHEAP season, we did get behind. We had some software problems. For the most part, we're working our way through them. We're starting to get those payments out to MidAmerican Energy. If you are qualified for LIHEAP, you've been approved, you know your award amount. We are working as fast as we can to get that payment on your MidAmerican account and get you credit,' Said Jean Logan, Executive Director of Community Action Agency of Siouxland. Logan said people can apply for energy assistance through the end of April. So far, they've received 2,400 applications and approved 2,200 of them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
