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Monday, October 20, 2025

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Chuck Grassley highlights progress on judicial nominations and character education programs

By I. S. Corley | Oct 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on October 20, 2025 regarding judicial nominations, a Senate resolution supporting character education at Drake University, and healthcare subsidy laws.

Chuck Grassley marks consecutive days of 'Schumer Shutdown' in social media posts

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley documented days eighteen through twenty of what he calls the "Schumer Shutdown" in a series of posts dated October 18-20, 2025.

Congressman Zach Nunn addresses government shutdown, Diwali wishes, and DOJ crypto seizure

By I. S. Corley | Oct 20, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn made several public statements on October 20, 2025 via Twitter regarding the government shutdown negotiations, extended greetings for Diwali celebrations worldwide, and commented on a major DOJ cryptocurrency fraud case.

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This week's family and kids event in City of Des Moines: Oct. 19-25

By G. N. Wallace | Oct 19, 2025

Don't miss out on this family and kids event happening in City of Des Moines this week.

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Zach Nunn addresses government funding debates, foreign policy successes, and animal welfare partnerships

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 19, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted updates on October 19, 2025 about congressional negotiations over government funding, President Trump's recent diplomatic efforts in securing a ceasefire and releasing hostages abroad, and ongoing collaboration with...

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Chuck Grassley comments on court funding amid shutdown and meets Iowans in Washington

By I. S. Corley | Oct 18, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on October 17 and 18, including comments about federal court funding during a government shutdown attributed by some Republicans to Senate Democrats.

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Congressman Zach Nunn highlights economic recovery efforts and military pay dispute

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 18, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn shared updates on local economic initiatives in Perry, Iowa and addressed congressional disputes over military pay in posts dated October 17-18, 2025.

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Congressman Zach Nunn calls for action on government funding and highlights Iowa public safety tech

By I. S. Corley | Oct 18, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn commented on October 18, 2025 about National Guard pay concerns amid budget disputes, praised Altoona police's use of drone technology for public safety, and urged Senate action on government funding.

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Grassley criticizes "Schumer Shutdown," urges Senate action and highlights IG firing law

By I. S. Corley | Oct 17, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted multiple times on October 17, 2025, criticizing what he called the "Schumer Shutdown," urging Senate Democrats to help end a filibuster blocking government funding, and highlighting legal requirements for presidential...

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Polk County's universities spent $4,060,630 on football teams in 2024

By S. N. Green | Oct 17, 2025

Polk County's four colleges spent $4,060,630 on their football teams in 2024, an 11.3%% increase over the previous year.

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Senator Grassley alleges partisanship in FBI's 'Arctic Frost' investigation into Trump

By N. E. Ball | Oct 17, 2025

Under the Biden administration, the FBI launched an investigation in April 2022, known as Arctic Frost.

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Congressman Zach Nunn addresses family policy, government funding, and Middle East diplomacy in recent posts

By B. R. Jones | Oct 17, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted a series of tweets in October 2025 about family support initiatives, congressional disputes over government funding, and developments in Middle East diplomacy.

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Chuck Grassley addresses Polaris contract, Ukraine support, and Senate defense bill vote

By I. S. Corley | Oct 16, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used his Twitter account on October 16, 2025, to discuss the end of Polaris' federal contract, support for Ukraine through talks with Andriy Yermak, and his concerns over Senate Democrats' opposition to a bipartisan defense...

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Chuck Grassley criticizes Schumer over Iowa furloughs and addresses arrests of pastors in China

By I. S. Corley | Oct 16, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley addressed the impact of the federal government shutdown on Iowa workers and farmers in posts dated October 16, 2025.

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Zach Nunn comments on Middle East developments, local partnerships in Perry, and military funding

By B. R. Jones | Oct 16, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted a series of statements on October 16, 2025, addressing international events in the Middle East, corporate accountability efforts in Perry, Iowa, and Congressional debates over military funding.

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances two U.S. attorney nominees in close vote

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 16, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with two nominations for U.S. Attorney positions.

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Chuck Grassley alleges partisanship in Arctic Frost probe and comments on government shutdown

By B. R. Jones | Oct 16, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley published several posts on October 15 and 16, 2025.

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Zach Nunn urges service academy applications and criticizes Senate Democrats over shutdown

By B. R. Jones | Oct 16, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted on October 15 and 16 about an upcoming service academy application deadline and criticized Senate Democrats for their role in an ongoing government shutdown affecting Iowa's National Guardsmen.

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Zach Nunn addresses military funding concerns and student engagement in October 16 tweets

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 16, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted several tweets on October 16, 2025, focusing on concerns about military pay amid Congressional gridlock, student engagement at Mount Ayr High School, and support for the PEACE Act in response to Russian aggression.

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Congressman Zach Nunn discusses new jobs in Perry and comments on government shutdown

By I. S. Corley | Oct 15, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used his X account on October 14 and 15, 2025, to highlight a major job-creating project in Perry, Iowa, and to comment on the federal government shutdown.