Lee Rood
Investigative Reporter and Watchdog Columnist at Des Moines Register
Reader's watchdog columnist.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
More than a third of Iowa households were struggling financially before deep cuts this year rippling statewide Lee RoodDes Moines RegisterIowa nonprofits are facing a funding crisis due to federal cuts, decreased donations, and increased demand for services. Thousands of Iowans are at risk of losing housing assistance due to frozen federal funds. Food insecurity is rising, with record numbers of people seeking help from food pantries.
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2 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
Emal Hotak, a former interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, was laid off from his job at Lutheran Services in Iowa due to President Trump's executive orders that eliminated funding for the refugee resettlement program. Hotak, who had helped over 200 Afghan refugees resettle in the U.S., is now facing financial hardship and is concerned for the well-being of the families he was assisting.
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3 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
County Attorney Kimberly Graham says Polk needs its own facility Lee RoodDes Moines RegisterPolk County is considering a partnership with the Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office due to rising costs and recruitment difficulties. But county officials and funeral directors are worried that joining the state's system could result in delays and loss of local control.
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3 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
Local officials require a compensation study next year in the quasi-independent office Lee RoodDes Moines RegisterThe Polk County assessor and his chief deputy are getting 10% raises while other county employees received between 3% and 4%. Some local officials are facing public concerns over raises because of to higher property taxes and a tight budget.
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4 weeks ago |
desmoinesregister.com | Lee Rood
The Polk County Attorney’s Office has decided not to prosecute a California man accused of several felonies in connection with what authorities believe was likely a staged robbery at the former Johnston mansion of developer Daniel Pettit. Moustapha Moustapha, an associate of Pettit’s, is being held in his home state in connection with federal charges in an alleged international drug trafficking ring.
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