Iowa Latinos in Leadership Positions
Marshalltown City Planner
Congratulations to Caleb Knutson, Commissioner with the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs for his new position as Marshalltown's City Planner.
Biography: Caleb was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and grew up in rural Iowa. After his freshman year of college he moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado to work for a humanitarian-focused nonprofit. In 2010, Caleb returned back to rural Iowa, where he currently resides with his wife and three children. Upon returning, Caleb finished his Bachelor of Arts and a master's degree in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University.
Caleb is an active member of his community, serving as a board member for Story City’s Greater Chamber Connection, where he is the Economic Vitality chair. This past August he was appointed to the Empower Rural Iowa: Grow Taskforce.
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Des Moines
January 9, 2020. 9:00 AM to 11: 00 AM
For more information or to be added to the email list, please contact us.
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Marshalltown
January 28, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
If you work with the Latino community and would like to join the coalition meeting, please contact us.
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Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
Find a VITA or TCE Site Near You
VITA and TCE sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations across the country. To locate the nearest VITA or TCE site near you, use the VITA Locator Tool or call 800-906-9887.
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IRS VITA tax sites are located throughout Iowa and partner with organizations including Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offices in some locations.
County Extension and Outreach offices hosting VITA sites for the current tax year include:
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Adams County Extension, Corning - call 641-322-3184
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Allamakee County Extension, Waukon - call 563-568-6345
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Cerro Gordo County Extension, Mason City - call 641-423-0844
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Chickasaw County Extension, New Hampton - call 641-394-2174
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Des Moines County Extension, Burlington - call 319-750-2028
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Emmet County Extension, Estherville - call 712-362-3434
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Floyd County Extension, Charles City - call 641-228-1453
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Greene County Extension, Jefferson - call 515-386-2138
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Hamilton County Extension, Webster City - call 515-297-3717
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Jasper County Extension - call 641-792-6433
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Mitchell County Extension, Osage - call 641-732-5574
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Palo Alto County Extension, Emmetsburg - call 712-852-2865
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Poweshiek County Extension, Grinnell - call 641-623-5188
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Sac County Extension, Sac City - call 712-662-7131
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Shelby County Extension, Harlan - call 712-755-3104
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Tama County Extension, Toledo - call 641-484-2703
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Wayne County Extension, Corydon - call 641-872-1755
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Wright County Extension, Clarion - call 515-532-3453
United Way of Central Iowa VITA sites in Des Moines are open until April 15 unless otherwise noted.
Polk County River Place
2309 Euclid Ave., Room 3A
Monday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday 5-7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Opens January 22
United Way of Central Iowa
1111 9th St., Room E
Monday 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday 5-7 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
(German and Bosnian available on Monday evenings and Spanish on Saturdays)
Opens January 22
Sites and times are subject to change. Please call 2-1-1 for the most current information.
Now Accepting Nominations: dsm LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards
Public Charge: Does this apply to me?
Learn how Public Charge affects you. Click on the links below for information in other languages.
About the 2020 Census
Race in the Heartland Report
Citizenship Classes in SIOUX CITY
Protecting our Youth from Conversion Therapy: A Panel Discussion - DES MOINES
Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Des Moines Library from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Grand Opening of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley Teen & Educational Center - WATERLOO
Volunteers Needed - Davenport
Calling all aspiring volunteers! Are you looking for an awesome and fulfilling way to stay active this winter? We are in need of volunteers for a wide variety of needs here at the shelter. Join us on Thursday, January 16th for a summary of how you can get involved as a volunteer at the Humane Society of Scott County. What better way to spend your free time than helping pets in need.
To save time during the orientation, please fill out an application prior to orientation and bring it with you. These can be found here.
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8th Annual LGBTQ Health & Wellness Conference
This conference is aimed at addressing the health inequities and disparities LGBTQ Iowans continue to experience in our state. Health care professionals and community members alike gather to hear from key experts, participate in interactive workshops, and collaborate and connect with one another.
Attendees will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate safe and welcoming health care environments for LGBTQ Iowans throughout the state.
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Commission Meeting | 01/31/2020 | Storm Lake
Latino Day on the Hill | 03/09/2020 | Iowa State Capitol
Commission Meeting | 05/22/2019 | Muscatine
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