Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd congressional district, posted a series of statements on September 13, 2025, addressing issues important to Iowa farmers and honoring U.S. servicemembers.

In a post made at 17:12 UTC, Nunn expressed support for local agricultural producers following a meeting with the Iowa Pork Producers Association. He stated, "Great to meet with @IowaPork this week. Iowa’s producers feed the world and drive our rural economy. We’ll keep fighting back against blue-state mandates to ensure Iowa farmers can keep doing what they do best."

Later that day, at 18:45 UTC, Nunn highlighted legislative efforts aimed at assisting farmers in recovering from natural disasters. He wrote, "When a natural disaster strikes a family farm, Iowa’s producers don’t need endless red tape, they need a plan to rebuild.

Our bill updates the USDA’s Emergency Watershed Protection to help farmers recover faster, rebuild stronger, and be prepared for the next storm."

At 20:30 UTC on the same day, Nunn paid tribute to U.S. servicemembers who died during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. He said, "We must always remember the 13 U.S. servicemembers—including Red Oak's own Corporal Daegan Page—who gave their lives during the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Their courage reminds us that peace is built on strength."

The USDA’s Emergency Watershed Protection Program provides technical and financial assistance to help communities recover after natural disasters by addressing watershed impairments and hazards (https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/ewp-emergency-watershed-protection-program). The reference to “blue-state mandates” reflects ongoing political debates over agricultural regulations that some rural lawmakers argue place additional burdens on farmers.

Corporal Daegan Page was one of thirteen U.S. service members killed in an attack during the evacuation operation at Kabul airport in August 2021.