WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Pushes for Transparency of Taxpayer Dollars * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, continued her work to root out waste, fraud, and abuse across the federal government during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing when she called for accountability for bureaucrats who have abused government credit cards and transparency over  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presses for Answers on States' Use of Taxpayer Dollars to Fund Health Care for Illegal Immigrants, Asks HHS to Launch Nationwide Investigation * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is urging federal health officials to investigate schemes by states to provide taxpayer-funded Medicaid coverage to illegal immigran  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Rosen Reintroduce Bipartisan Gang Data Reporting Legislation * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today reintroduced the Gang Activity Reporting Act to confront violent crime. The bipartisan bill would require the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 23 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Luther College announces 2025 recipients of Homecoming music awards * # This 2025 Homecoming season, Luther College continued the tradition of presenting the Weston Noble, Dr. Carlo A. Sperati and Hemp Prize Awards, which recognize excellence and achievement in music and music education. Student and alumni award winners are recognized each year during the annual Homecoming concert. This year's concert took place on   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Introduces Legislation to Keep SNAP Funded During Government Shutdown * IOWA Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced (link is external) the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, legislation to ensure uninterrupted benefits for Iowans and Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during a government shutdown. The bill appropria  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Urges President Trump to Strengthen Trade and Support Iowa Farmers * IOWA \- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging continued action to strengthen U.S. trade policy, hold China accountable for unfair practices, and support Iowa's farmers through stable, reliable markets and new export opportunities. "Iowa's farmers fee  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Medicare Enrollment and Rooting Out Fraud * Q: What do Iowans need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment? A : The annual open enrollment season runs now through December 7, 2025. During the government shutdown, enrollment will continue online at medicare.gov. Iowans can create or log into their online Medicare account to compare plans, find providers and talk to a representative. In 2026  more