Fourth District Iowa Congressman, Randy Feenstra, held his second annual family picnic fundraiser Thursday. The Republican from Hull got emotional as he addressed the crowd. "Between us collectively, we have achieved so much In the last year and a half. With your help your prayers, this kid from … [Read more...]
Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Feenstra vote no on bipartisan gun bill
Democratic Congresswoman Cindy Axne of West Des Moines and Republican Senator Joni Ernst voted for the bipartisan gun bill President Biden signed into law this morning. The rest of Iowa's congressional delegation opposed it. Republican Congresswomen Ashley Hinson of Marion and Mariannette … [Read more...]
Feenstra, Hinson, Miller-Meeks blast Biden and Pelosi rather than 2022 challengers
The three Republicans currently serving in the U.S. House are offering a General Election message focused on President Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "We have to fire Pelosi! Yes!," Congressman Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, said as he addressed delegates at the Iowa Republican … [Read more...]
A 3-1 vote split among Iowa’s U.S. House members on gun bill
Iowa's delegation in the U.S. House has voted along party lines on new gun regulations, like raising the age to buy AR-15 style rifles from 18 to 21. Democratic Congresswoman Cindy Axne of West Des Moines called it "common sense, comprehensive legislation that will help curb the gun violence … [Read more...]
GOP candidates in Iowa’s third congressional district raise questions about Ukraine aid
The three Republican candidates running in Iowa's third congressional district primary are raising concerns about U.S. aid to Ukraine. During a debate broadcast tonight on KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Nicole Hasso of Johnston said America has always helped its allies, but the money would be better … [Read more...]
Finkenauer says Defense Production Act should be used to boost baby formula supply
U-S Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer says the federal government must do more to address the critical shortage of baby formula. Finkenauer says as a 33 year old, she has a lot of friends who have babies and she began hearing about the shortage weeks ago. At the end of April, Finkenauer called on … [Read more...]
Feenstra decries ‘price-fixing shenanigans’ by beef packers
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says it's time for the U.S. Justice Department to take "real steps" to sanction the four companies that control 80% of the U.S. the beef packing industry. Feenstra cites the amount one of those companies is paying to settle a lawsuit filed by grocery stores and … [Read more...]
Former Vice President Pence to speak at GOP event in Carroll
Former Vice President Mike Pence will be one of the featured speakers this Saturday at the Iowa Republican Fourth District convention in Carroll. Woodbury County GOP chairman Bob Henderson expects a big turnout. "We are going to have, I believe somewhere in their neighborhood of about 300 … [Read more...]
Iowa delegation’s bill calls for upgrading NWS communications system
All four Iowans who serve in the U.S. House have introduced a bill that would upgrade the communications network for the National Weather Service. Damage to a fiber optic cable at a Weather Service office in Texas delayed warnings during last month's tornado outbreak in Iowa. Congresswoman Cindy … [Read more...]
Hinson explains vote against insulin bill in U.S. House
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, was one of two members of the Iowa delegation to vote against a U.S. House bill that caps the cost of insulin at $35. Hinson says she doesn't like the other costs that go with the bill. "It's a serious issue we should be tackling here in … [Read more...]