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Rep. Randy Feenstra comments on government shutdown and support for Iowa farmers

By B. K. Mcwilliams | Oct 1, 2025

Rep. Randy Feenstra addressed the October 2025 government shutdown's impact on military pay and federal workers through several social media posts.

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Randy Feenstra cites GOP efforts to avoid shutdown and addresses Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By B. K. Mcwilliams | Oct 1, 2025

Randy Feenstra, representing Iowa’s 4th district, posted updates on X between September 30 and October 1 about Congressional efforts to prevent a government shutdown and recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Feenstra pledges to forgo pay if government shuts down

By N. K. Huang | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that he will forgo his congressional salary during any government shutdown.

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New opportunity zone designations announced for twelve counties in Iowa’s fourth district

By H. T. Howell | Sep 30, 2025

Communities in twelve counties within Iowa’s 4th Congressional District have received new opportunity zone designations, making them eligible for economic investment, according to an announcement from U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull).

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Randy Feenstra addresses government funding and opportunity zones in Iowa

By B. K. Mcwilliams | Sep 30, 2025

Randy Feenstra, Congressman for Iowa’s 4th district, commented on September 30, 2025 about government funding disputes and announced new opportunity zones across Iowa.

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Randy Feenstra highlights Republican tax cuts and criticizes Democratic spending proposals

By H. T. Howell | Sep 29, 2025

Randy Feenstra, Congressman for Iowa’s 4th district, posted on September 29, 2025 about recent Republican-led tax cuts and funding for rural healthcare.

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470 Ida County residents received food assistance benefits in 2024

By N. S. Land | Sep 28, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Ida County registered a 2.6% increase in the number of people applying for food assistance.

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More Cherokee County residents received food assistance benefits in 2024 than previous year

By N. S. Land | Sep 27, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Cherokee County registered a 6.1% increase in the number of people applying for food assistance.

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788 Monona County residents received food assistance benefits in 2024

By N. S. Land | Sep 26, 2025

Monona County reported a 3.9% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

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Randy Feenstra addresses phosphate supply risks and tax policy impacts for Iowans

By N. K. Huang | Sep 26, 2025

Randy Feenstra shared concerns over China's dominance in global phosphate production and praised recent Republican-led tax policies in tweets posted September 25-26, 2025.

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Joni Ernst highlights local Iowa businesses and discusses Sarah's Law in recent posts

By H. T. Howell | Sep 26, 2025

Senator Joni Ernst posted about recognizing local Iowa businesses Myers Tree Farm and Dutchman's Store on September 26, 2025.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Sioux City Times publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By T. G. Flowers | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Sioux City Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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1,184 Plymouth County residents received food assistance benefits in 2024

By N. S. Land | Sep 25, 2025

Plymouth County reported a 5.5% increase in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

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Joni Ernst addresses shutdown talks, gun rights legislation, and ADM plant visit in recent posts

By N. K. Huang | Sep 25, 2025

Senator Joni Ernst used her X account between September 24-25, 2025 to comment on congressional budget disputes she attributes to Democrats, advocate for Second Amendment protections through her FIREARM Act proposal, and highlight an industry tour...

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Feenstra calls for phosphate's inclusion on critical minerals list

By B. K. Mcwilliams | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) has joined a letter led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) urging U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to add phosphate to the Department of the Interior’s Draft 2025 Critical Minerals List.

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Rep. Randy Feenstra addresses farm safety week and government funding debate

By N. K. Huang | Sep 25, 2025

Rep. Randy Feenstra posted updates on farm safety awareness, federal funding disputes over healthcare for undocumented immigrants, and military infrastructure developments between September 24-25, 2025.

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Joni Ernst shares local visit highlights and addresses potential government shutdown

By N. K. Huang | Sep 25, 2025

Senator Joni Ernst posted updates on September 25, 2025 about visiting Bloomsbury Farm in Benton County, praised the Iowa National Guard’s service, and commented on congressional efforts to avoid a government shutdown.

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More Buena Vista County residents received food assistance benefits in 2024 than previous year

By N. S. Land | Sep 24, 2025

Buena Vista County reported an 11.9% increase in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

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Joni Ernst recognizes Iowa businesses and unveils National Guard facility

By B. K. Mcwilliams | Sep 24, 2025

Senator Joni Ernst used social media on September 23-24, 2025, to highlight two Iowa small businesses—Marcus Lumber and Orange City Family Animal Care—and mark the unveiling of a new vehicle maintenance shop with the Iowa National Guard.

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Rep. Randy Feenstra calls for year-round E15 adoption and comments on Dallas ICE attack

By H. T. Howell | Sep 24, 2025

On September 24, 2025, Rep. Randy Feenstra issued several public statements about energy legislation, an attack on an ICE office in Dallas, and national tax policies via social media posts.