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Grassley highlights college pricing probe and government shutdown in recent tweets

By B. R. Jones | Oct 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used Twitter on October 14-15, 2025 to address an investigation into potential college price coordination and comment on the ongoing government shutdown.

Senator Grassley’s weekly report addresses ceasefire, farmer aid, government shutdown, and voting rights

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 15, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, which addresses several current issues.

Congressman Zach Nunn addresses hostages' return, Columbus Day, and Perry plant closure

By I. S. Corley | Oct 14, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn shared updates on X on October 13 and 14, 2025, regarding the release of American hostages, Columbus Day observances, and efforts to support Perry, Iowa after Tyson Foods closed its local plant.

Chuck Grassley discusses constituent meetings and raises concerns over senators' phone data access

By I. S. Corley | Oct 14, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley shared details of his October 14, 2025 meetings with Iowa constituents and nonprofit leaders via social media.

Grassley attributes ongoing government shutdown to Schumer in October 2025 tweets

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 14, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on October 13 and 14, 2025, attributing an ongoing government shutdown to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and commenting on the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas.

Grassley seeks telecom and federal records given to Jack Smith in Trump investigation

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 14, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has sent letters to four major telecommunications companies and five federal entities, requesting that they provide Congress with all records that were given to former Special Counsel...

Grassley addresses farmers, shutdowns, and privacy concerns in recent posts

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 13, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used his X account on October 12-13, 2025, to discuss National Farmers Day, a potential government shutdown involving President Trump and Senator Schumer, and concerns about congressional privacy breaches.

Congressman Zach Nunn highlights Iowa farmers, military funding, and Navy anniversary in recent posts

By I. S. Corley | Oct 13, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted tributes recognizing Iowa farmers’ contributions, called for Senate action on government funding for troops, and celebrated the U.S. Navy’s anniversary between October 12-13, 2025.

Family and kids event this week in City of Des Moines: Oct. 12-18

By G. N. Wallace | Oct 12, 2025

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

Zach Nunn criticizes Democrats over government shutdown impact and urges support for GOP spending bill

By B. R. Jones | Oct 12, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn addressed the effects of the ongoing government shutdown in several posts between October 11-12, 2025.

Chuck Grassley shares farm activity and comments on government shutdown

By I. S. Corley | Oct 12, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on his farming routine and remarked on the progression of a government shutdown in October 2025.

Chuck Grassley addresses Ukrainian child abductions, judicial AI concerns, and educator meetings

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 11, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on October 10-11, 2025 about Ukrainian children displaced by war, concerns over artificial intelligence use by judges, and a meeting with Iowa education representatives.

Zach Nunn criticizes Senate Democrats over Iowa impacts during government shutdown

By B. R. Jones | Oct 11, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted a series of messages on October 11, 2025 criticizing Senate Democrats for their role in an ongoing government shutdown.

Grassley releases new details on FBI’s monitoring of GOP lawmakers’ phone data

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document showing that the FBI, under the direction of Jack Smith and during the Biden administration, obtained cell phone tolling data...

Des Moines Independent Comm School District Education: 28,513 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By K. R. Taylor | Oct 10, 2025

There were 28,513 students enrolled in Des Moines Independent Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Grassley calls for reforms in tech industry’s use of foreign worker visas

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has addressed concerns regarding U.S. tech companies’ use of foreign worker visas and their impact on American employment.

Grassley, Johnson lead call for release of DOJ, FBI records on congressional phone data probe

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with 16 other members of Congress, have formally requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ)...

Congressman Zach Nunn addresses mental health and government shutdown in October 2025 tweets

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 10, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used social media on October 10, 2025, to mark World Mental Health Day and to criticize Senate Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown.

Grassley highlights NDAA vote, shutdown blame, and DOJ scrutiny in October 10 posts

By B. R. Jones | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley addressed national security funding, blamed Senate leadership for the ongoing government shutdown, and raised concerns about federal investigations into Congress in a series of tweets posted on October 10, 2025.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial and U.S. Attorney nominations

By N. E. Ball | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several key nominations, including one for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, four for U.S. District Courts, the Director of National Drug Control Policy, and five U.S. Attorneys.

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