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Chuck Grassley addresses EPA regulations and prescription drug reforms in new social media posts

By I. S. Corley | Sep 30, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used social media on September 30, 2025, to discuss past EPA regulatory efforts regarding farm dust control and recent moves by President Trump and Pfizer related to prescription drug pricing.

Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on alleged manipulation of crime data and criminal justice policies

By N. E. Ball | Sep 30, 2025

Witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) discussed concerns about crime data manipulation, lenient sentencing, and the impact of recent criminal justice policies in cities led by Democrats.

Grassley seeks DHS answers after arrest of Des Moines schools chief

By N. E. Ball | Sep 30, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, has contacted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to request more information about the criminal and immigration background of Ian Roberts, the...

Zach Nunn criticizes Des Moines School Board hiring and calls for action on troop pay

By I. S. Corley | Sep 30, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted a series of statements on September 30, addressing topics including school board hiring practices in Des Moines, military pay during potential government shutdowns, and support for rural economic development programs...

Zach Nunn addresses immigration enforcement, Russian aggression, and government funding

By N. I. Skinner | Sep 30, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted on September 30, 2025 about DOJ immigration actions, Russian military escalation against Ukraine, and debates over U.S. government funding measures.

Family and kids event this week in City of Des Moines: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By G. N. Wallace | Sep 29, 2025

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

Senator Grassley covers farm aid, shutdowns, trade, immigration reform and Middle East talks

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 29, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, covering a range of current legislative and policy issues.

This October's family and kids events in City of Des Moines

By S. T. Sherman | Sep 29, 2025

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

Grassley, Durbin reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting abuse in H-1B, L-1 visa programs

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 29, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have announced the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming the H-1B and L-1 visa programs.

Grassley invites Iowa students to apply for U.S. service academy nominations

By N. E. Ball | Sep 29, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is inviting Iowa high school students to apply for nominations to U.S. service academies.

Senator Grassley warns about potential crisis facing U.S. farm economy

By N. J. Kirk | Sep 26, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has expressed concern about warning signs in the U.S. farm economy, drawing parallels to the 1980s Farm Crisis when many family farms were lost and rural communities suffered lasting impacts. “As a lifelong family...

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Who are the former City of Des Moines high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By B. R. Jones | Sep 26, 2025

The week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature action from these former City of Des Moines area high school stars.

How many H-2A petitions made by Des Moines Sun publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By C. C. Gonzalez | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Des Moines Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Grassley and Durbin question large employers on use of H‑1B visas after mass layoffs

By N. J. Kirk | Sep 25, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have sent letters to ten major U.S. companies, questioning their hiring practices after mass layoffs of American workers while simultaneously...

Grassley responds to indictment of former FBI Director James Comey

By N. E. Ball | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has commented on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

Chuck Grassley questions STEM job market and calls for new China trade deal

By I. S. Corley | Sep 25, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted several statements on September 25, 2025, discussing high unemployment among U.S. STEM graduates, concerns over H1B visa usage by major tech firms, local economic issues raised during a visit to Stryten Energy in...

Chuck Grassley addresses rural healthcare and farm trade concerns in Iowa meetings

By B. R. Jones | Sep 25, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley discussed rural healthcare challenges and U.S.-Argentina trade relations during meetings with Iowans on September 25, 2025.

Chuck Grassley addresses ATF whistleblower case, fertilizer policy, and Iowa Senate leadership

By N. I. Skinner | Sep 25, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted about an ATF whistleblower case, high fertilizer costs impacting farmers, and congratulated Mike Klimesh on his election as Iowa Senate Majority Leader in tweets dated September 24-25, 2025.

Chuck Grassley shares updates on veterans’ honor flight, soybean harvest, and Dallas ICE facility shooting

By B. R. Jones | Sep 24, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted several updates on September 24, 2025, including messages honoring veterans through Midwest Honor Flight, sharing insights into Iowa’s soybean harvest season, and responding to news of a shooting at a Dallas ICE...

Grassley urges DOJ and ATF to end whistleblower retaliation against veteran employee

By D. D. Hallman | Sep 24, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has called on the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to end alleged retaliation against whistleblower Afolabi Siwajuola.

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