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10.9% increase in number of Dallas County residents receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

Between 2023 and 2024, Dallas County registered a 10.9% increase in the number of people applying for food assistance.

By C. C. Huston | Sep 23, 2025

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8.1% increase in number of Dallas County households receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

Between 2023 and 2024, Dallas County registered an 8.1% increase in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.

By M. C. Hirsch | Aug 21, 2025

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Iowa allocated $7,078,292 in food assistance program for Dallas County residents in 2024

By C. C. Huston | Aug 21, 2025

Dallas County saw a 15.4% increase in the amount of money allocated for food assistance from 2023 to 2024.

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Food assistance in Dallas County up 37.7% since 2015

By M. T. Marshall | Aug 4, 2025

In 2024, Dallas County received $7,078,292 in food stamps, compared to $5,141,964 in 2015.

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West DSM News publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024

By West DSM News | Jul 21, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located across West DSM News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Dallas County has seen 13.6% decrease in number of households relying on SNAP since 2015

By M. C. Hirsch | Jul 15, 2025

In 2024, 1,515 Dallas County households relied on food stamps, compared to 1,753 in 2015.

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West DSM News publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

By West DSM News | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers across West DSM News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Utilities industry across West DSM News publication area

By West DSM News | Jul 7, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Utilities industry located across West DSM News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Dallas County has seen 12.8% decrease in number of people relying on SNAP since 2015

By M. T. Marshall | Jul 2, 2025

In 2024, 3,486 Dallas County residents relied on food stamps, compared to 3,997 in 2015.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across West DSM News publication area

By West DSM News | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers across West DSM News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across West DSM News publication area in 2024

By West DSM News | Jun 23, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across West DSM News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in West DSM News publication area during 2024?

By West DSM News | Jun 16, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located across West DSM News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry in West DSM News publication area during 2024?

By West DSM News | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Other Services (except Public Administration) employers across West DSM News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry were approved in West DSM News publication area during 2024?

By West DSM News | Jun 2, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located across West DSM News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Dallas County: Social Security made up 3.4% of total income in 2022

By West DSM News | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 3.4% of income in Dallas County, providing an average of $2,711 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in West DSM News publication area during 2024?

By West DSM News | May 26, 2025

Of the 33 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across West DSM News publication area 32 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the West DSM News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in West DSM News publication area during 2024?

By West DSM News | May 19, 2025

In 2024, 97.7% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers across West DSM News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | May 17, 2025

The following parishes in the West DSM News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former West DSM News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?

By West DSM News | May 14, 2025

These former West DSM News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17.