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Chuck Grassley highlights CSPAN expansion and criticizes Senate Democrats’ actions

By M. F. Patrick | Sep 4, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley announced the expanded availability of CSPAN on major streaming platforms through posts dated September 3-4, 2025.

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Zach Nunn highlights tax cuts for service workers and addresses congressional stock trading

By M. F. Patrick | Sep 4, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used social media posts dated September 3-4, 2025 to discuss new tax relief for Iowa’s service industry workers and raise concerns about congressional stock trading practices.

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Senate Democrats block confirmation votes on ten U.S. Attorney nominees amid partisan standoff

By M. F. Patrick | Sep 3, 2025

Senate Democrats have blocked the confirmation of 10 U.S. Attorney nominees, preventing them from serving in districts across the country.

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Zach Nunn highlights legislative actions supporting Iowans, veterans, and anti-fentanyl measures

By M. F. Patrick | Sep 2, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used his social media platform on September 2, 2025, to discuss recent legislative achievements affecting Iowa workers, highlight suicide prevention efforts among veterans during Suicide Awareness Month, and address...

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Grassley holds Q&As across 35 Iowa counties during August work period

By M. F. Patrick | Sep 2, 2025

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50,973 Polk County households received food assistance benefits in 2024

By M. F. Patrick | Aug 21, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Polk County registered a 0.9% increase in the number of households receiving food assistance aid.

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Food assistance in Polk County up 8.1% since 2015

By M. F. Patrick | Aug 4, 2025

In 2024, Polk County received $106,299,625 in food stamps, compared to $98,363,692 in 2015.

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Polk County has seen 27% decrease in number of people relying on SNAP since 2015

By M. F. Patrick | Jul 2, 2025

In 2024, 50,973 Polk County residents relied on food stamps, compared to 69,782 in 2015.

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Which political committee based in Polk County spent the most during Q1?

By M. F. Patrick | Apr 1, 2025

Iowa Democratic Party was the biggest spender the quarter before.

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Iowa midterms sees Grace Van Cleave for Iowa in Warren County spend the most during Q1

By M. F. Patrick | Apr 1, 2025

Iowa Democratic Party was the biggest spender the quarter before.

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Number of Polk County residents relying on food stamps shrank over last decade

By M. F. Patrick | Jan 1, 2025

In 2023, 50,042 Polk County residents relied on food stamps, compared to 70,982 in 2014.