Nicole Grundmeier
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The Midwest Newsroom
In many U.S. cities, even those without camping bans, officials are more aggressive with removing encampments from public spaces. People experiencing homelessness say they’re moving frequently and experiencing anxiety.
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Some homelessness prevention programs might run out of funding before the federal government can disperse grants. One nonprofit director in Iowa said she’s concerned about the funding landscape for next year. -
Des Moines tightens city camping ban, removing some protections for people experiencing homelessnessThis week, Des Moines City Council members voted for stricter enforcement of the city’s camping ban. People experiencing homelessness can now be charged with a misdemeanor and fined even if shelters are full. -
We hear from those working to address homelessness and affordable housing needs in Iowa — from a tiny home village for the homeless to youth advisory boards led by those impacted by housing insecurity.
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It was the most expensive thunderstorm event in U.S. history. On this episode, three perspectives on the monster storm.
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Polk County’s lead homelessness planning organization, Homeward, identified more people struggling with homelessness. Those numbers might go up more when COVID rental assistance money runs out, but there are solutions. -
The 2025 legislative session is now over, and Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to limit eligible foods for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Iowa.
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Over 700 people in Polk County are waiting for help getting into housing as homeless shelters continue to operate at overflow capacity. But finding affordable housing isn’t the only challenge — there’s also the problem of staying housed. -
People experiencing homelessness can be fined, charged and/or arrested for camping on public property. -
A Des Moines nonprofit is trying for a second time to win approval to build a tiny home village to provide permanent affordable housing for people who are homeless.
