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In 2022, Ida County ranks 46th among Iowa counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,303

In 2022, residents of Ida County received an average of $12,303 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 46th highest in Iowa.

By Sioux City Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Buena Vista County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Buena Vista County, providing an average of $1,066 per capita to residents.

By Sioux City Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Trump administration extradites illegal immigrant accused in Sarah Root's death

By Sioux City Times | Mar 21, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra expressed gratitude towards the Trump administration following an announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Feenstra supports bill against central bank digital currency creation

By Sioux City Times | Mar 21, 2025

Last week, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull announced his support for the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.

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Feenstra introduces bill to support EMS training in rural Iowa

By Sioux City Times | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has introduced the Preserve Access to Rapid Ambulance Emergency Medical Treatment Act, also known as the PARA-EMT Act.

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Feenstra supports USDA's plan for bird flu vaccine research

By Sioux City Times | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has expressed his support for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins following her announcement regarding the investment in research and development for potential vaccines against Highly Pathogenic Avian...

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Feenstra urges Iowa farmers to seek USDA economic aid

By Sioux City Times | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has urged Iowa farmers and producers to apply for economic relief through the United States Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA).

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Feenstra honors Iowa's agricultural community on National Agriculture Day

By Sioux City Times | Mar 18, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull, Iowa, acknowledged the efforts of Iowa's farmers and producers on National Agriculture Day.

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Feenstra introduces bill comparing costs of federal fleet transition options

By Sioux City Times | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has introduced the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, aiming to evaluate the financial and environmental implications of transitioning the federal gasoline-powered vehicle fleet to either...

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Plymouth County: Income Maintenance made up 0.9% of total income in 2022

By Sioux City Times | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.9% of income in Plymouth County, providing an average of $635 per capita to residents.

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Cherokee County residents received $12,473 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 41st in Iowa

By Sioux City Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cherokee County received an average of $12,473 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st highest in Iowa.

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Feenstra announces art competition for Iowa's high school students

By Sioux City Times | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has announced the commencement of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.

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Woodbury County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.4% of income in 2022

By Sioux City Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Woodbury County, providing an average of $1,220 per capita to residents.

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Legislation aims to extend crop insurance benefits for new farmers

By Sioux City Times | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN), alongside Senate leaders, have introduced the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act in Washington, D.C. This proposed legislation aims to extend crop insurance protections for new...

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Feenstra introduces bill supporting biodiesel use in maritime industry

By Sioux City Times | Mar 13, 2025

Last week, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull played a role in introducing the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act.

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Feenstra supports extending statute for COVID-era unemployment fraud prosecutions

By Sioux City Times | Mar 12, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act.

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Feenstra supports funding troops and border patrol under Trump's America First agenda

By Sioux City Times | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra of Hull has expressed his support for a continuing resolution that aims to maintain government operations through the end of the fiscal year.

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Feenstra introduces act to support agricultural education in Iowa

By Sioux City Times | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has introduced the Future Funding for Agricultural Research, Mentorship, and Education Reauthorization (Future FARMER) Act in Washington, D.C. This legislation aims to reauthorize the Food and Agricultural...

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Ida County: Income Maintenance made up 1.1% of total income in 2022

By Sioux City Times | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.1% of income in Ida County, providing an average of $816 per capita to residents.

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Monona County ranks ninth highest in Iowa for per capita government transfer income at $14,095 in 2022

By Sioux City Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Monona County received an average of $14,095 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth highest in Iowa.