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Senator Chuck Grassley posted several updates about University of Northern Iowa athletic events on August 30, 2025.

Zach Nunn highlights bills on nursing shortages, greyhound protection, and police funding

Congressman Zach Nunn shared updates via social media on August 29-30, 2025 regarding new legislation addressing nurse shortages, protections for greyhounds following Iowa's ban on dog racing, and enhanced support for law enforcement officers...

Chuck Grassley shares updates on courthouse opening and staff retirement in Des Moines

Senator Chuck Grassley posted about the open house at the new federal courthouse in Des Moines and honored Carol Olson's retirement after years of service.

Chuck Grassley posts live college sports scores on Twitter

Senator Chuck Grassley provided real-time updates on University of Northern Iowa sports scores via Twitter on August 30, 2025.

Zach Nunn highlights greyhound protection act and local policy priorities

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 29, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used his official X account between August 28-29, 2025, to advocate for animal welfare legislation with the Greyhound Protection Act, highlight tax relief measures benefiting small businesses in Iowa, and address law...

Senator Grassley defends importance of maintaining senate's blue slip tradition

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 29, 2025

The blue slip tradition in the U.S. Senate is a longstanding practice that allows home-state senators to express their approval or disapproval of presidential nominations for federal positions within their state.

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Which high school alumni from City of Des Moines area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By B. R. Jones | Aug 29, 2025

These ex-City of Des Moines area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1.

Grassley discusses local concerns during Iowa county meetings tour

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 28, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley provided updates from his #99countymeetings tour across Iowa through several posts on August 28, 2025.

Zach Nunn addresses small business support, Iran sanctions, and nursing shortages in recent tweets

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 28, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used his Twitter account on August 28, 2025 to highlight legislative efforts supporting small businesses through tax deductions, increasing pressure on Iran via new sanctions proposals, and addressing Iowa’s nursing shortage...

Chuck Grassley announces compensation for FBI whistleblowers after prolonged suspensions

Senator Chuck Grassley shared on August 26-27, 2025 that ten FBI whistleblowers will be compensated after years of suspension due to their disclosures and political beliefs.

Grassley discusses oversight priorities and Iowa values on Pod Force One podcast

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, recently appeared on Miranda Devine’s “Pod Force One” podcast to discuss topics ranging from congressional oversight and whistleblower advocacy to his background in...

Congressman Zach Nunn addresses service member tribute, nursing education bill, school shooting

Congressman Zach Nunn shared tributes and policy updates on X between August 26-27, 2025.

Chuck Grassley discusses agriculture and economic concerns during Iowa county meetings

Senator Chuck Grassley hosted multiple Q&A sessions on August 27, 2025, across several Iowa communities as part of his "99 County Meetings" tour.

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Who from City of Des Moines area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Aug. 30?

By R. C. Rainey | Aug 27, 2025

Saturday, Aug. 30 will see these former City of Des Moines area high school stars in competition.

Grassley names new state director and deputy following Olson’s retirement

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Grassley discusses blue slips, ethanol act, farm bill, election integrity and more in weekly report

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, covering several legislative and policy topics currently under discussion in Congress.

Zach Nunn highlights tax relief for service workers and nursing shortages in Iowa

Congressman Zach Nunn used social media between August 24-26, 2025 to discuss tax relief for service workers in Iowa, address ongoing nursing shortages at local health providers such as Clive Behavioral Health in Des Moines, and commemorate U.S....

Grassley helps secure compensation deals for ten FBI whistleblowers after prolonged retaliation