(Des Moines, IA) Iowa is facing delays in rolling out a 2023 law that imposes new asset tests on public assistance programs, including SNAP and Medicaid. The law, which sets a 15-thousand dollar limit on liquid assets for eligibility, has seen partial implementation, with some components still pending due to necessary upgrades in state technology systems. Officials anticipate full implementation by July 2025, but critics warn the new requirements could exacerbate food insecurity and complicate access to vital services for low-income families. Proponents argue that the changes are necessary to reduce fraud and ensure assistance reaches those in need.
Iowa Struggles with New Public Assistance Law Implementation
By Tom Robinson
Sep 2, 2024 | 5:51 AM
Story Content (c) 2025 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved.

LOCAL NEWS
Cass County Arrest Report
(Cass Co.) The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports three arrests. John Mark Topham, 31, of Griswold, was arrested on December 4th on a Cass County Sheriff's Office warrant for two counts of Nuisance ...
Dec 11, 2025
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors Celebrate 10 Years of TS Bank in Atlantic
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently visited TS Bank to celebrate the milestone anniversary of 10 years of serving the Atlantic community. TS Bank moved into its curre...
Dec 14, 2025

LOCAL SPORTS
Atlantic Defeats Creston Overtime in Hawkeye Ten Conference Girls' Basketbal
(Atlantic) Makenna Schroeder hit a three-point shot with just seconds left in regulation, sending the game into overtime as Atlantic defeated Creston 54-51 on Friday night. Creston started strong, wit...
Dec 13, 2025
Cyclones Hold On to Beat Hawkeyes
(Ames, IA) -- #10 Iowa St. held off a furious rally to defeat #11 Iowa in women's basketball 74-69 on Wednesday night. The game was tied at 35-35 at the half but ISU built a 17 point lead with just un...
Dec 11, 2025







