A lack of affordable housing and stagnant incomes are helping push Iowa's eviction filings to unprecedented heights, according to data compiled by Iowa Legal Aid, a nonprofit that provides legal assistance to low-income people. After filings dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic because of rental assistance programs and an eviction moratorium, Iowa and Polk County both saw record numbers last year, said Nick Smithberg, the legal aid's executive director. Angie Arthur, executive director of Homeward, said she's concerned but not surprised about the increase in landlords filing eviction cases over the years. Neither is Smithberg. Tap the link in our bio for more details. #Iowa #Housing #IowaRealEstate #Evictions