Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd congressional district, addressed a range of issues affecting his constituents in a series of posts on September 17, 2025. The topics included housing affordability, tax relief for working families, civic engagement among students, and workforce development initiatives.

In a post published at 19:10 UTC, Nunn commented on recent changes to mortgage rates and the impact on Iowa residents. He stated, "Iowa families can’t afford homes when mortgage rates sit at 6.5%. This 0.25% drop is overdue relief. Paired with our $13,000 Working Families Tax Cuts, it means more breathing room for homebuyers, Main Street job creators, and families across our communities. Next up: passing" (September 17, 2025).

Later that day at 20:45 UTC, Nunn highlighted his interaction with local students: "Great questions from Mount Ayr High School juniors today. We talked about civic engagement, military service, and what we're leading on in Congress to fight for Iowa families and farmers. No doubt these students will go on to great things! https://t.co/qFUUIVJ39U" (September 17, 2025).

At 20:48 UTC the same day, he discussed efforts to address workforce shortages in Iowa through legislative action: "From manufacturing floors to health care clinics, Iowa businesses need more skilled workers. Our new bill expands apprenticeships and builds clear pathways to high-demand, high-wage careers right here at home. https://t.co/tICPpMpheH" (September 17, 2025).

Zach Nunn has focused much of his legislative agenda on economic issues facing Iowans—including affordable housing challenges driven by rising mortgage rates and the need for skilled labor across key industries such as manufacturing and healthcare.