Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, representing Iowa's 3rd district, has been active in discussing and pursuing initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and safety within his state. On May 2, 2025, Nunn shared updates on his legislative activities through a series of tweets, reflecting his focus on rural energy, internet connectivity, and drug enforcement efforts.

Nunn posted on May 2 that he met with @IowaRECs to address the expansion of rural energy infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of "investing in grid reliability" and securing "funding in the Farm Bill" to ensure that "rural Iowa stays connected and competitive nationally." The meeting underscores Nunn’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure for rural areas. "I met with @IowaRECs this week to talk about expanding rural energy infrastructure. From investing in grid reliability to securing funding in the Farm Bill, I’m working to ensure rural Iowa stays connected and competitive nationally."

On the same day, Nunn announced a significant push for broadband access through the ReConnect program, designed to extend broadband infrastructure to rural homes, farms, and businesses. He explained his legislative proposal, the ReConnecting Rural America Act, which allocates "$650 million per year into this program" to deliver "high-speed internet into the Iowa communities that need it." This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide impacting rural communities in Iowa. "The ReConnect program is about getting broadband that last mile down the road into rural homes, farms, and businesses. My new ReConnecting Rural America Act puts $650 million per year into this program to finally deliver high-speed internet into the Iowa communities that need it."

In a later tweet, Nunn addressed the growing crisis of fentanyl, noting that it was "responsible for nearly half of Iowa’s overdose deaths last year." He highlighted his leadership in crafting a bipartisan bill to improve technological capabilities for law enforcement at both "the southern border and in our communities." The goal is to better "detect deadly drugs," demonstrating his focus on public safety and collaboration across party lines to tackle drug-related issues. "Fentanyl was responsible for nearly half of Iowa’s overdose deaths last year. I’m leading a bipartisan bill to equip law enforcement with better tech to detect deadly drugs at the southern border and in our communities."

Zach Nunn, born in Story City, Iowa, in 1979, resides in Bondurant and holds a BA from Drake University. He has been serving in the U.S. Congress since replacing Cindy Axne in 2023. His legislative career includes past service in the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa Senate.