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Zach Nunn criticizes Senate Democrats over Iowa impacts during government shutdown

By B. R. Jones | Oct 11, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted a series of messages on October 11, 2025 criticizing Senate Democrats for their role in an ongoing government shutdown.

Grassley releases new details on FBI’s monitoring of GOP lawmakers’ phone data

By N. J. Kirk | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document showing that the FBI, under the direction of Jack Smith and during the Biden administration, obtained cell phone tolling data...

Des Moines Independent Comm School District Education: 28,513 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By K. R. Taylor | Oct 10, 2025

There were 28,513 students enrolled in Des Moines Independent Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Grassley calls for reforms in tech industry’s use of foreign worker visas

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has addressed concerns regarding U.S. tech companies’ use of foreign worker visas and their impact on American employment.

Grassley, Johnson lead call for release of DOJ, FBI records on congressional phone data probe

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 10, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with 16 other members of Congress, have formally requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ)...

Congressman Zach Nunn addresses mental health and government shutdown in October 2025 tweets

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 10, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn used social media on October 10, 2025, to mark World Mental Health Day and to criticize Senate Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown.

Grassley highlights NDAA vote, shutdown blame, and DOJ scrutiny in October 10 posts

By B. R. Jones | Oct 10, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley addressed national security funding, blamed Senate leadership for the ongoing government shutdown, and raised concerns about federal investigations into Congress in a series of tweets posted on October 10, 2025.

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Which former high school stars from City of Des Moines area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

By B. R. Jones | Oct 10, 2025

These former City of Des Moines area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Oct. 13.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial and U.S. Attorney nominations

By N. E. Ball | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several key nominations, including one for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, four for U.S. District Courts, the Director of National Drug Control Policy, and five U.S. Attorneys.

Zach Nunn criticizes Senate Democrats over government shutdown impacts on Iowa

By N. I. Skinner | Oct 9, 2025

Congressman Zach Nunn posted a series of tweets on October 9, 2025 addressing how a government shutdown is affecting Iowa workers and highlighting student achievements in his state.

Senate passes defense bill with provisions supporting Iowa military and law enforcement

By D. D. Hallman | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, with a vote of 77-20.

Chuck Grassley addresses government shutdown impacts and Middle East developments

By I. S. Corley | Oct 9, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley posted several messages on October 8 and 9, 2025, discussing the economic effects of the government shutdown on Iowa and urging bipartisan action to fund the government and pay military personnel.

Chuck Grassley comments on government shutdown and campus safety legislation in recent tweets

By I. S. Corley | Oct 9, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley addressed the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on military personnel in a series of tweets on October 9, 2025.

H-2A approvals for Des Moines Sun publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

By L. L. Olson | Oct 9, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Des Moines Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Zach Nunn criticizes Senate Democrats over Iowa impacts during government shutdown

Grassley releases new details on FBI’s monitoring of GOP lawmakers’ phone data

Des Moines Independent Comm School District Education: 28,513 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

Grassley calls for reforms in tech industry’s use of foreign worker visas

Grassley, Johnson lead call for release of DOJ, FBI records on congressional phone data probe

Congressman Zach Nunn addresses mental health and government shutdown in October 2025 tweets

Grassley highlights NDAA vote, shutdown blame, and DOJ scrutiny in October 10 posts

Which former high school stars from City of Des Moines area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial and U.S. Attorney nominations

Zach Nunn criticizes Senate Democrats over government shutdown impacts on Iowa

Senate passes defense bill with provisions supporting Iowa military and law enforcement

Chuck Grassley addresses government shutdown impacts and Middle East developments

Chuck Grassley comments on government shutdown and campus safety legislation in recent tweets

H-2A approvals for Des Moines Sun publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

Congressman Zach Nunn highlights government shutdown impacts and congratulates David Barker

Senators Grassley and Ernst endorse Sheriff Robert Rotter for U.S. Marshal post

Grassley, Gillibrand reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting campus sexual assault

Chuck Grassley addresses government shutdown, Israel resolution, and law enforcement nomination

Zach Nunn criticizes government shutdown impacts and praises Trump’s Middle East peace deal

Who are the City of Des Moines area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 11?

Congressman Zach Nunn addresses government shutdown impact on Iowans and local park improvements

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