I was thinking about the past two years and the record of accomplishment Iowa House Democrats can talk about when visiting with constituents.  When looking back, I was amazed at the caliber of companies that have started to call Iowa home.  Below you will find links to just a few of the companies who have set up shop here in Iowa.  Everything from data/server farms, wind energy producers, and ethanol producers are investing in people - right here in Iowa.

I’ve recently sent out a newsletter updating you on some “goings on” in Des Moines, Carlisle, and Pleasant Hill. Please let me know if you haven’t received a copy and would like one. You can email me at kmccart@gmail.com. You can also download a copy HERE [click on the link].

In 2007 I helped pass Individual Disaster Assistance Legislation to help lower income people hit hard by natural disasters (at the time this was the ice storms that hurt many in the North part of Iowa). This program provides certain financial assistance for disaster-related needs…up to $3,300 per household. I wanted to let you know how the citizens of Pleasant Hill and Des Moines can directly inquire about this assistance.

To apply for the State Individual Assistance Program with DHS, people can call (877) 937-3663 toll-free.

Perhaps they have been given this information already, but, I have found thus far throughout Iowa, very few know that we passed this legislation and that it was not just for those adversely hit by the ice storm.

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