The food security status of participants in the Iowa Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was studied through a written survey in April, 1997 prior to implementation of Welfare Reform measures in the state. The survey used the Radimer/Cornell hunger and ...
Iowa’s territorial governor proposed statehood as early as 1839. However, Iowans opposed statehood, as that would require a tax to pay the salaries of local officials. In 1844, a constitutional convention was held, but disagreements over the state’s boundaries defeated statehood. In 1846, an...
1939: Government launches food stamp program In an effort to help low-income families afford food, the federal government launched a food stamp program in 1939. It was in effect for four years, after which the country switched over to ration stamps. 1940: Government formalizes definition for en...
According to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, Nebraska is the only state to generate electricity solely from publicly-owned power systems. As a result, electricity in Nebraska costs 25.6% less than the national average. As food costs rise across the United States, Nebraska's rel...
All the kids had animal projects as well as what they now call ‘static’ projects, which can be almost anything from angel food cake to woodworking. The older nephew had his static project selected to go to the state fair. Whether or not they were chosen as top exhibitor, all of them...
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Guy Fieri finally made it to his 50th state, South Dakota, and he chose Sioux Falls. We might’ve been his last state to visit, but I think he regrets waiting so long. Guy, along with his buddy and fellow Food Network star, Justin Warner (fun fact: Justin lives in Rapid City with...
Last night the 25th ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders went to Ames, Iowa, and took a top ten team to the brink with only seven Red Raiders suited up for the game. Iowa State, at full strength, closed as a 5-point favorite which will be important in a second. ...
campaign. One day after coming in fourth in the Iowa caucuses, Newt Gingrich appeared at a town hall in Plymouth, N.H., where he offered to attend the NAACP convention and explain “why the African-American community should demand paychecks instead of food stamps.” 种族题材在2012总统竞选...
Bring your lawn chair, grab some food and beverages and enjoy the music of various genres. Other sites for live music include The District, Wileys, The El Riad Shrine, Icon Lounge and Event Hall, PAve and the McKennan Park Band Shell. M - Movies State Theater via Google Street View M...