Rep. Randy Feenstra welcomes troops home and highlights local achievements

Rep. Randy Feenstra, U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th District
Rep. Randy Feenstra, U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th District
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Rep. Randy Feenstra, who represents Iowa’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared updates on his official Twitter account about local achievements and federal policy changes.

On April 8, 2026, Feenstra welcomed members of the Iowa National Guard returning from overseas deployment. He posted: “Today, I was honored to welcome home 114 brave men and women of Iowa’s National Guard to Cedar Rapids from Operation Inherent Resolve. Our state and nation are eternally grateful that they are home safely and humbled by their service, dedication, and sacrifice. We also share our https://t.co/JtE0zpq3j7”.

The following day, on April 9, 2026, he recognized students from Iowa State University for their accomplishments in a national competition. Feenstra wrote: “A huge congratulations to Iowa State’s CyLaunch team, including Brandon Schultz, Adam Holahan, Brice McNeley, and Joseph Levie for earning a spot in the 2026 NASA Student Launch Rocketry challenge! Their innovation is not only a testament to hard work, but also exemplifies the https://t.co/u5wswwNBQs”.

Later that same day, Feenstra commented on recent tax legislation impacting small businesses: “Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, Republicans have restored 100% immediate expensing. Small businesses can now fully deduct the cost of new equipment and property in the year they purchase it, helping them reinvest, grow, and create jobs.”

Feenstra has served as U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 4th district since replacing Steve King in 2021; prior to that he served in the Iowa Senate from 2009 to 2021. Born in Hull, Iowa in 1969 and currently residing there at age 54, Feenstra graduated from Dordt University with a bachelor’s degree in 1991.



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