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Family & kids event this week in City of Des Moines: Aug. 10-16

By G. N. Wallace | Aug 10, 2025

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

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Zach Nunn addresses China-Taiwan tensions, farm policy updates, and anti-fraud legislation

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 10, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used social media posts dated August 9-10, 2025 to discuss issues ranging from U.S.-China relations over Taiwan to legislative actions supporting Iowa farmers and combating fraud against vulnerable groups.

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Zach Nunn highlights biofuels milestone and bipartisan bills supporting Iowa agriculture

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 9, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn marked two decades since the Renewable Fuel Standard was enacted with an August post highlighting its impact on Iowa jobs.

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Chuck Grassley highlights livestock and attractions at Iowa State Fair in August 2025

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 9, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used his social media platform in early August 2025 to showcase prominent animals and exhibits at what appears to be the Iowa State Fair.

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Grassley introduces bipartisan bill targeting counterfeit imports

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 8, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving the detection and prevention of counterfeit and pirated imports.

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Chuck Grassley highlights agriculture-focused activities at Iowa State Fair

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 8, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley documented his involvement in several agriculture-related activities during the Iowa State Fair on August 8, 2025.

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Grassley calls for science-based debate on U.S. climate policy

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 8, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has raised concerns about the direction of U.S. climate policy, emphasizing the need for science-based approaches over what he describes as partisan-driven alarmism.

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Chuck Grassley highlights constituent meetings and personal gratitude in recent posts

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 7, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on his #99countymeetings in Iowa during early August 2025.

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Grassley joins bipartisan effort in Senate aiming to expand consumer access to biofuel

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 7, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, together with Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, have introduced the bipartisan Ethanol for America Act.

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Chuck Grassley shares updates on Russiagate accountability and Iowa county meetings

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 6, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley provided updates via social media on August 5-6, focusing on demands for transparency concerning federal investigations and sharing insights from constituent meetings across Iowa.

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Zach Nunn outlines legislative priorities on taxes, China-Taiwan relations, and anti-fraud measures

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 6, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted updates on August 6, 2025 regarding a historic tax cut proposal, bipartisan action against Chinese military activities near Taiwan, and new anti-fraud legislation targeting tech-driven scams affecting Iowans—especially...

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Congressman Zach Nunn addresses Coast Guard anniversary, scam prevention efforts, and Tyson plant closure

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 5, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted updates between August 4-5 on social media regarding the U.S. Coast Guard’s anniversary, legislative efforts against scams targeting Iowans through AI technology, and ongoing support measures following Tyson’s plant...

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Grassley urges swift passage of bill targeting illicit use of veterinary sedative

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 5, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Representative August Pfluger (R-Texas), and Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) have called for immediate congressional action on the...

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Grassley introduces bill for more transparency at inpatient psychiatric hospitals

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 5, 2025

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Grassley’s Capitol Hill Report covers energy, drug prices, opioids, and redistricting

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 5, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley has released his weekly Capitol Hill Report, addressing several current issues.

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Nunn introduces bipartisan bill creating federal task force against payment scams

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 5, 2025

Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Jim Himes (CT-04) have introduced the Taskforce for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (TRAPS) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the rise in payment fraud, particularly among seniors.

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Chuck Grassley shares updates on farm life and local events in early August posts

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 5, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted several updates in early August about his weekend activities and local agricultural developments.

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Food assistance in Polk County up 8.1% since 2015

By M. F. Patrick | Aug 4, 2025

In 2024, Polk County received $106,299,625 in food stamps, compared to $98,363,692 in 2015.

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2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across Des Moines Sun publication area during 2024

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 4, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located across Des Moines Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Grassley and Whitehouse introduce bill renewing national addiction recovery program

By Des Moines Sun | Aug 4, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) have introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Use Program (COSSUP).