Des Moines Sun

Congressman Zach Nunn, who represents Iowa's 3rd congressional district, recently used his social media platform to address several issues ranging from local school board decisions to federal funding and military pay.

On September 30, 2025, Nunn commented on the hiring practices of the Des Moines School Board. He stated: "Mr. Roberts had every chance to come forward and reconcile his immigration status. Instead, he skipped his hearing, and a Biden-era judge ordered his removal. The Des Moines School Board hired him anyway, gave him a $300,000 salary, and put him in charge of Iowa’s largest school https://t.co/2QFXWEw8wk".

Later that day, Nunn addressed concerns about government funding and its impact on military personnel. In a post made at 20:06 UTC on September 30, he wrote: "Millions of servicemembers — including thousands currently deployed overseas — won't get paid if the Democrats shut our government down. That is completely unacceptable. The Pay Our Troops Act will fix it long term, but the Senate can fix it RIGHT NOW by passing the House's https://t.co/BOQRNeYZCx".

In another post at 21:00 UTC on September 30, Nunn highlighted federal programs supporting rural economic development in Iowa: "The USDA's Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs helps create economic growth and success in towns across rural Iowa. Learn more about how we're working to increase funding for this crucial program. https://t.co/lgzlCUawyO".

Nunn has been vocal about education policy in Iowa as well as national issues such as military compensation during potential government shutdowns. The Des Moines School Board oversees educational policies for one of the state's largest districts; its hiring decisions have previously drawn scrutiny due to questions surrounding employee background checks and administrative salaries.

The Pay Our Troops Act referenced by Nunn is legislation designed to ensure uninterrupted pay for active-duty service members during lapses in government appropriations—a recurring concern during federal budget negotiations that can result in partial government shutdowns affecting military families nationwide.

Rural economic development remains a priority for lawmakers representing agricultural states like Iowa. Federal initiatives such as the USDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Programs provide financial assistance aimed at fostering job creation and infrastructure improvements throughout small towns in the region.