Quantcast

Des Moines Sun

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

News from October 2025

Medium 63t9ddefr0l3jlhft4p7q48m508o

Grassley addresses farm sector consolidation amid rising input costs

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 31, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, the only grain farmer currently serving in the United States Senate, recently discussed his decision to hold a Judiciary Committee hearing on consolidation within the farm sector.

Medium k6dodalr9pasxup5q40yxw005jrg

Congressman Zach Nunn addresses Halloween greetings, soybean trade deal, and government shutdown

By I. S. Corley | Oct 31, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted on October 31 about Halloween safety wishes, a major soybean export agreement with China following negotiations led by President Trump, and urged Democrats to help end an ongoing government shutdown by passing a...

Medium 2270069b 5940 477e a5ec 6d4d2976789b

Which high school alumni from City of Des Moines area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Nov. 3?

By B. R. Jones | Oct 31, 2025

These former City of Des Moines area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Nov. 3.

Medium 82885117007 woody headshot

Family and kids events this November in City of Des Moines

By S. T. Sherman | Oct 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in City of Des Moines this month.

Medium hd3d6ld3oqzdz8ieug7tladm4l1l

Grassley, Hassan reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting counterfeit pill production

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 30, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Maggie Hassan have reintroduced the Stop Pills that Kill Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing the production of counterfeit prescription pills containing substances such as...

Medium 63t9ddefr0l3jlhft4p7q48m508o

Lawmakers seek answers from Army over future of Rock Island Arsenal under transformation plan

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 30, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley, Tammy Duckworth, and Dick Durbin, along with Representative Eric Sorensen, met with Acting Army Materiel Commander Lieutenant General Christopher Mohan to discuss the potential effects of the Army Transformation Initiative...

Medium 0j7zkdju2qyg8vutfsofz8vqtb91

Grassley releases details on subpoenas issued in 'Arctic Frost' investigation

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 29, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released information about 197 subpoenas issued by former Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team as part of the investigation into President Trump, known as “Arctic Frost.” The...

Medium hd3d6ld3oqzdz8ieug7tladm4l1l

Senate Judiciary Committee releases details on subpoenas in 'Arctic Frost' investigation

By N. E. Ball | Oct 29, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released details of 197 subpoenas issued by former Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team in the investigation known as “Arctic Frost.” The case, which began at the Federal Bureau of...

Medium 63t9ddefr0l3jlhft4p7q48m508o

Grassley presses trade nominees on phosphate duties and agricultural market access

By N. E. Ball | Oct 29, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned nominees for the U.S. Trade Representative’s office about trade policies affecting Iowa farmers during a hearing in Washington.

Medium bc84cd1f 4a3a 435a ab93 660087985509

Which ex-high school standouts featured in City of Des Moines will compete on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By R. C. Rainey | Oct 29, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 1, these former City of Des Moines area high school standouts will be in action.

Medium hd3d6ld3oqzdz8ieug7tladm4l1l

Grassley investigates major foundations over funding links with Chinese entities

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 28, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has initiated an inquiry into the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Ford Foundation regarding their compliance with tax laws governing charitable...

Medium 63t9ddefr0l3jlhft4p7q48m508o

Senate Judiciary Committee examines rising seed and fertilizer costs affecting U.S. farmers

By N. E. Ball | Oct 28, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on October 28, 2025, to address rising input costs in the agricultural sector, particularly for seed and fertilizer.

Medium 0j7zkdju2qyg8vutfsofz8vqtb91

Grassley investigates major foundations over reported funding ties with Chinese Communist Party

By N. E. Ball | Oct 28, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has initiated an inquiry into the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Ford Foundation.

Medium hd3d6ld3oqzdz8ieug7tladm4l1l

Senate Judiciary Committee examines rising seed and fertilizer costs affecting U.S. farmers

By N. E. Ball | Oct 28, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened on October 28, 2025, to address concerns about rising costs for seeds and fertilizers faced by American farmers.

Medium 63t9ddefr0l3jlhft4p7q48m508o

Senate committee examines effects of market consolidation on farm input costs

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 28, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and is the only grain farmer in the Senate, led a hearing to address concerns about rising production costs for family farmers.

Medium hd3d6ld3oqzdz8ieug7tladm4l1l

Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on Grassley’s bill targeting fertilizer price transparency

By N. E. Ball | Oct 28, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a grain farmer, led a committee hearing focused on how market consolidation affects production costs for family farmers.

Medium hd3d6ld3oqzdz8ieug7tladm4l1l

Grassley urges judiciary action after AI misuse found in federal court orders

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 27, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley addressed the Senate regarding his recent oversight into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by federal judges.

Medium hd3d6ld3oqzdz8ieug7tladm4l1l

Grassley urges Senate support for Rebecca Taibleson's Seventh Circuit nomination

By N. E. Ball | Oct 27, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate President Pro Tempore, delivered remarks in support of Rebecca Taibleson’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on October 27, 2025.

Medium 0j7zkdju2qyg8vutfsofz8vqtb91

Senator Grassley addresses trade, shutdowns, and oversight issues in latest Capitol Hill Report

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 27, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his latest Capitol Hill Report, covering a range of topics including U.S. relations with China on soybean trade, the recent government shutdown, imports of beef from Argentina, oversight of Arctic Frost...

Medium 82885117007 woody headshot

City of Des Moines lists family and kids event for Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By G. N. Wallace | Oct 26, 2025

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