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There are still slots open TOMORROW for the COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 65 and older hosted by Towncrest Pharmacy at the Solon United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 131 S. West Street, Solon. To register: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php Heritage Area Agency on Aging

TRANSPORTATION SURVEY FOR BENTON, IOWA, JOHNSON, JONES, LINN, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES: East Central Iowa Council of Governments wants to hear from you, whether your currently use passenger transportation or not. Use this link to access the survey: https://talkto.ecicog.org/ptp until Feb. 1, 2021. Responses are fully confidential and greatly appreciated! Our areas Regional Planning Affiliation, East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) is working on a five-year Pass...enger Transportation Plan (PTP). The PTP helps determine what passenger transportation will look like in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington Counties from 2021-2025. The PTP is an important process to understand what people in eastern Iowa want for public transportation in the future, and how the current transit services can be improved, said Brock Grenis, Transit Administrator / Planner. Getting public input is the best way we can make sure the PTP is accurate and that future investments in transit services are what people want and need. Passenger transportation can include: Public transit; Taxi/transportation networks (Uber & Lyft); Volunteer driver programs; Non-emergency medical transportation; and other related services. The PTP aims to bring light to unmet needs, improve Iowans’ transportation services and justify future investments. This plan covers 2021-2025 for the non-metropolitan areas of the counties. If you have questions about ECICOG or the survey please contact: Brock Grenis, Planner/Transit Administrator, at [email protected] or 319-289-0070, or Brittany Rempe, Communications Specialist, at [email protected] or 319-289-0076. You can also learn more about ECICOG at www.ecicog.org Image description: Link preview of SEATS accessible bus with Corridor Rides logo on the side.

Wondering about COVID-19 special payments and your benefits? The Iowa DD Council put together a nice guide with more information about these special payments, SSI, and ABLE accounts!

Governor Reynolds announced today that "essential workers and some individuals with disabilities likely will become eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in... early March." The Des Moines Register explains how and when the disability community may be eligible to receive their vaccine. https://www.desmoinesregister.com//governor-ki/6806731002/ See more

Shelter House's Fairweather Lodge houses sustained damage in a fire and they are in need - If you can help: "We are now in urgent need of toiletries, blankets, pillows, towels, mens’ undergarments, coats, and jackets in S to XXL, and mens’ shoes in size 10. Please take any donations to our emergency shelter at 429 Southgate Avenue."