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Grassley comments on school hiring probe, police bills delay, and government shutdown

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 4, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted on social media about an Iowa House investigation into school hiring practices (October 3), delays in police-related legislation (October 3), and the ongoing government shutdown (October 4).

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Chuck Grassley addresses 'Schumer Shutdown' and farmer concerns in series of tweets

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 3, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley commented on October 3, 2025 about the ongoing government shutdown—calling it the “Schumer Shutdown”—and highlighted economic difficulties facing soybean farmers following a discussion with Ambassador David Perdue.

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Chuck Grassley criticizes Democratic policies on government funding, biofuels, and immigration enforcement

By B. R. Jones | Oct 3, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley published a series of posts on October 2-3, 2025 criticizing Democratic leadership over rural hospital funding cuts, supporting domestic biofuel policies, and highlighting lapses in immigration parole tracking by federal...

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Grassley addresses rise in DC violent crime at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

By N. E. Ball | Oct 3, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, recently addressed concerns about rising violent crime in American cities, particularly Washington, D.C. In a Q&A session, Grassley explained his decision to convene a committee...

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Which ex-City of Des Moines area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By B. R. Jones | Oct 3, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Oct. 6, these former City of Des Moines area high school athletes will be in action.

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Grassley urges DHS action after report finds lapses in tracking immigration parole expirations

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 2, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to address issues related to the tracking and enforcement of parole expirations for noncitizens.

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Congressman Zach Nunn comments on government shutdown and advocates for Iowa agriculture

By B. R. Jones | Oct 2, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn addressed constituents through posts made on October 1 and October 2, 2025.

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Chuck Grassley addresses government shutdown blame and advocates for USDA relocation to Iowa

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used his X account on October 1-2, 2025, to criticize Senate Democrats regarding a government shutdown and promote relocating USDA projects to Ames, Iowa.

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Zach Nunn highlights impact of government shutdown on Iowa troops in October statements

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 2, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn issued several posts on October 2, 2025 highlighting deadlines for service academy applications as well as drawing attention to how the ongoing government shutdown affects Iowa National Guard members deployed overseas.

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Grassley leads lawmakers urging EPA action on import RIN reduction rule

By N. E. Ball | Oct 2, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led more than 45 members of Congress in calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a rule that would reduce Renewable Identification Numbers...

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Warren County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in September

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 1, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Warren County that received two FDA inspections in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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OMB releases $5 million for PRAC after request from Senators Grassley and Collins

By N. E. Ball | Oct 1, 2025

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released $5 million to the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC), enabling the committee to continue its operations through the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.

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Grassley calls for transparency in superintendent’s arrest; discusses rural utilities and crime policy

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 1, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley issued public statements between September 30 and October 1, calling for transparency regarding the arrest of Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts, meeting with rural electric leaders about federal reforms, and...

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial and attorney nominations

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 1, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several judicial and prosecutorial nominations.

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Iowa lawmakers urge USDA to move agricultural research projects to Ames

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 1, 2025

Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, together with Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Ashley Hinson, Zach Nunn, Randy Feenstra, and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, have formally requested that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins consider...

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Congressman Zach Nunn criticizes Democrats over shutdown effects on Iowa and raises DMPS oversight issue

By I. S. Corley | Oct 1, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn addressed concerns about a federal government shutdown's impact on Iowans in several posts from September 30 to October 1, 2025.

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Which former City of Des Moines area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By R. C. Rainey | Oct 1, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 4 will feature competition from these former City of Des Moines area high school standouts.

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Chuck Grassley addresses EPA regulations and prescription drug reforms in new social media posts

By I. S. Corley | Sep 30, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley used social media on September 30, 2025, to discuss past EPA regulatory efforts regarding farm dust control and recent moves by President Trump and Pfizer related to prescription drug pricing.

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Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on alleged manipulation of crime data and criminal justice policies

By N. E. Ball | Sep 30, 2025

Witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) discussed concerns about crime data manipulation, lenient sentencing, and the impact of recent criminal justice policies in cities led by Democrats.

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Grassley seeks DHS answers after arrest of Des Moines schools chief

By N. E. Ball | Sep 30, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, has contacted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to request more information about the criminal and immigration background of Ian Roberts, the...