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Federal funds secured for new dialysis center at Wayne County Hospital

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn announced a federal investment of $2,011,000 for the construction of a new dialysis facility at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon.

By South Iowa News | Oct 25, 2024

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Minburn receives $2 million for vital water infrastructure improvements

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has announced a $2 million federal investment for water infrastructure improvements in Minburn, Iowa. This funding is aimed at enhancing the city's aging water system, which frequently suffers from line breaks and issues boil orders. The current system also poses challenges for first responders during fire emergencies.

By South Iowa News | Oct 15, 2024

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Federal funds allocated for Madison County bridge replacement

By South Iowa News | Oct 15, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has announced a federal investment of $1.5 million aimed at replacing the Bevington Park Road Bridge over the Middle River in Madison County, Iowa. This funding is intended to improve infrastructure and ensure safe travel for residents.

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Nunn announces mobile office hours across Iowa's Third Congressional District

By South Iowa News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has announced a series of mobile office hours across the Iowa Third Congressional District for October. These sessions aim to assist constituents who cannot travel to the congressional offices in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa.

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Nunn introduces bill targeting home repairs for low-income rural families

By South Iowa News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at helping very-low-income families in rural areas repair and modernize their homes. The Rural Housing Assistance Act, co-led by U.S. Representative Don Davis (NC-01), seeks to update the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 504 Home Repair program to assist more families in maintaining their homes.

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Wayne County has seen a 14.5% decrease in amount of food assistance provided since 2014

By South Iowa News | Sep 24, 2024

In 2023, Wayne County received $895,112 in food stamps, compared to $1,046,788 in 2014.

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Food assistance in Wapello County up 3% since 2014

By South Iowa News | Sep 21, 2024

In 2023, Wapello County received $9,836,232 in food stamps, compared to $9,548,292 in 2014.

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House passes bill aiming to protect retirement savings

By South Iowa News | Sep 19, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) aimed at protecting Iowa retirees' investment accounts. The Protecting Retirees Savings Act was included in a package of bills that passed with a vote of 215 to 203.

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Union County has seen a 9.7% increase in amount of food assistance provided since 2014

By South Iowa News | Sep 19, 2024

In 2023, Union County received $2,567,843 in food stamps, compared to $2,341,022 in 2014.

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7% decrease in amount of food assistance provided in Taylor County over last decade

By South Iowa News | Sep 15, 2024

In 2023, Taylor County received $924,891 in food stamps, compared to $994,191 in 2014.

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4.8% increase in amount of food assistance provided in Ringgold County over last decade

By South Iowa News | Sep 13, 2024

In 2023, Ringgold County received $730,548 in food stamps, compared to $696,865 in 2014.

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Less money allocated to food stamps for Monroe County since 2014

By South Iowa News | Sep 9, 2024

In 2023, Monroe County received $954,239 in food stamps, compared to $1,135,867 in 2014.

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Bipartisan bill targets financial scams against Iowa retirees

By South Iowa News | Sep 9, 2024

DES MOINES — U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing financial scams, particularly “pig butchering” scams, targeting retirees. The Empowering Law Enforcement to Combat Financial Fraud Act, co-led by U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), seeks to bolster law enforcement investigations into these fraudulent activities.

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7.9% decrease in amount of food assistance provided in Lucas County over last decade

By South Iowa News | Sep 6, 2024

In 2023, Lucas County received $1,645,358 in food stamps, compared to $1,786,061 in 2014.

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22.7% decrease in amount of food assistance provided in Decatur County over last decade

By South Iowa News | Sep 3, 2024

In 2023, Decatur County received $1,370,436 in food stamps, compared to $1,773,552 in 2014.

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Rep. Nunn announces mobile office hours across Iowa's Third District

By South Iowa News | Sep 3, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has announced a series of mobile office hours throughout the Iowa Third Congressional District in September. These sessions aim to assist constituents who cannot travel to the congressional offices located in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. During these hours, residents can seek help with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas, veterans' benefits, military records, tax returns, and other federal government-related issues.

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Food assistance cost in Davis County: Down 2.7% since 2014

By South Iowa News | Sep 2, 2024

In 2023, Davis County received $880,382 in food stamps, compared to $904,851 in 2014.

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Food assistance in Clarke County down 11.3% since 2014

By South Iowa News | Aug 31, 2024

In 2023, Clarke County received $1,546,487 in food stamps, compared to $1,743,705 in 2014.

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Federal funds secured for Fleur Drive Dam improvement

By South Iowa News | Aug 30, 2024

DES MOINES — U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) announced today the securing of a $1 million federal investment for improvements to the Fleur Drive Dam in Des Moines, as part of a significant economic development project for the region.

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Food assistance cost in Appanoose County: Down 5.7% since 2014

By South Iowa News | Aug 25, 2024

In 2023, Appanoose County received $2,521,726 in food stamps, compared to $2,673,803 in 2014.