LIHEAP assistance will be delayed due to government shutdown

LIHEAP assistance will be delayed due to government shutdown

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The government shutdown is now threatening the funding for LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. It helps pay for a portion of heating costs for qualifying low-income households. The program could see delays if the shutdown continues. DCG $88M bond to maintain current tax rate but extend debt timeline “The Community Services Block Grant and the Energy Assistance Program both normally are funded by Octob…