DES MOINES, IOWA (October 15, 2024) — Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until October 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that the Attorney General’s office has reformed its crime-victim compensation application, transitioning to a paperless system that improves efficiency and security and streamlines the online form.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that a bipartisan coalition of fifty attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, resolving a years-long investigation into a data breach of its guest reservation database. The Federal Trade Commission reached a separate settlement with Marriott.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2024) — FEMA Mitigation Helpline is available to survivors who are ready and interested in talking with a repair/rebuilding specialist.

Iowa residents with homes affected by this year’s flooding can get helpful advice from a specialist on the FEMA Mitigation Helpline at 833-336-2487. Lines are open Monday through Saturday, 7:30AM-4PM. If no answer, leave a message with your name and number for specialist to call you back.