REGIONAL
30 • THE SOURCE 2026
REGIONAL
Federal Elected Officials
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Donald J. Trump U. S. PRESIDENT
202-456-1414 The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. 20500 WhiteHouse. gov
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J. D. Vance U. S. VICE PRESIDENT
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W. Washington, DC 20500 WhiteHouse. gov
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Charles Grassley U. S. SENATOR
202-224-3744 135 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D. C. 20510 Grassley. senate. gov
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Joni Ernst U. S. SENATOR
202-224-3254 260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Ernst. senate. gov
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks U. S. HOUSE 1ST DISTRICT
202-225-6576 1034 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D. C. 20515 millermeeks. house. gov
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Zach Nunn U. S. HOUSE 3RD DISTRICT
202-225-5476 1232 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D. C. 20515 Nunn. house. gov
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FIND GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Find Affordable Rental Housing
People with low incomes, seniors and people with disabilities may qualify for help from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development( HUD) to find affordable rental housing. HUD does not own rental property. Instead, it provides funding to states and building owners, who in turn offer low-income housing opportunities.
hud. gov
Financial Aid for Students
Grants and scholarships, student loans and work-study programs are available through Federal Student Aid( FSA) to help pay for college or career school. Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid( FAFSA) to access these programs.
studentaid. gov
Benefits and Financial Assistance
Those seeking immediate or emergency help may find assistance through the state’ s human or social services agency. These agencies can provide financial assistance or refer individuals to local community organizations.
hhs. iowa. gov
Medicaid / CHIP
Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program for people with low incomes.
The Children’ s Health Insurance Program( CHIP) offers health coverage to children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private coverage.
Program names vary by state. In Iowa, these programs are Iowa Medicaid and Hawk-I.
hhs. iowa. gov / programs / welcome-iowa-medicaid
Welfare / Temporary Assistance
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families( TANF) is a federally funded, staterun benefits program. Often referred to as welfare, TANF helps families work toward independence after temporary financial difficulties.
acf. gov / ofa / programs / temporary-assistance-needyfamilies-tanf
Social Security
The Social Security Administration issues Social Security cards to U. S. citizens, permanent residents and noncitizens who work in the United States. Services include correcting or replacing cards and obtaining a card for a new baby.
Social Security provides income during retirement or if you cannot work because of a disability. It may also provide benefits to eligible dependents in the event of death. Benefit amounts depend on lifetime earnings, the age at which benefits begin and eligibility for spousal benefits.
ssa. gov
SNAP Food Benefits The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program( SNAP) is a federal nutrition program that helps eligible individuals and families stretch their food budgets.
fns. usda. gov / snap