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Tipoffs for Des Moines, Iowa (Federal) Newsletter for Thursday August 08, 2024 ( 3 items )  

FEMA Approves $61 Million for Iowans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DES MOINES, Iowa FEMA has approved more than $61 million for survivors of this spring's flooding, severe storms and tornadoes in Iowa. FEMA has provided $56 million in Individual Assistance money to help survivors with home repairs, paying for a temporary place to live and other serious needs not covered by insurance.In addition, FEMA's National Flood Insurance   more

Interior Department Announces Nearly $47 Million Investment for Community-Led Local Park Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced $46.7 million in funding through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program for the redevelopment or creation of 10 local parks in Tucson, Arizona; Porterville, California; Des Moines, Iowa; Kansas City, Missouri; New Brunswick, New Jersey, Garner and Raleigh, North Carolina; Cleveland, Ohio; and Houston, Texas. Today's announcement brings th  more

Justice Dept. Issues Readout of A.G. Garland, Deputy A.G. Monaco, Acting Associate A.G. Mizer Participation in 41st Annual National Night Out
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following readout of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy A.G. Lisa Monaco and Acting Associate A.G. Benjamin C. Mizer's participation in the 41st Annual National Night Out: * * * Yesterday, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer participated in the 41st Annual National Night Out (NNO). Their participation in NNO events highlights the  more