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Bettendorf Comm School District Education: 4,270 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By F. L. Knight | Oct 11, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Bettendorf Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 66 fewer students being enrolled.

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Bennett Comm School District Education: 57 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By F. L. Knight | Oct 10, 2025

There were 57 students enrolled in Bennett Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

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Miller-Meeks pushes legislation ensuring troop pay during government shutdown

By V. W. Decker | Oct 9, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who represents Iowa’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress and is a 24-year Army veteran, is advocating for legislation to ensure military personnel continue to receive pay during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses government shutdown and local law enforcement in October tweets

By G. H. Hayes | Oct 9, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used social media on October 9, 2025 to comment on the government shutdown, federal worker pay issues, and her recent ride-along with Muscatine County law enforcement.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks comments on Israel-Hamas agreement and U.S. government shutdown

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared updates on international negotiations between Israel and Hamas as well as her legislative efforts during the ongoing government shutdown in a series of posts dated October 9, 2025.

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River Bend Times publication area sees 46 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

By T. P. Jacobs | Oct 9, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the River Bend Times 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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Miller-Meeks supports Trump’s action on nutrition aid during government shutdown

By G. H. Hayes | Oct 8, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa’s 1st District expressed support for President Trump’s recent decision to protect nutrition assistance programs during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Miller-Meeks promotes legislation supporting early breast cancer detection during awareness month

By V. W. Decker | Oct 8, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa's 1st District has issued a statement for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of early detection and outlining legislative efforts to improve access to screenings.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses Israel attack anniversary and government shutdown

By G. H. Hayes | Oct 8, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used her official account on October 7-8, 2025 to address both foreign policy regarding Israel and domestic concerns about an ongoing government shutdown affecting Iowa's economy.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses breast cancer awareness and shutdown votes in recent posts

By G. H. Hayes | Oct 8, 2025

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted on October 8 about her efforts toward expanding early cancer detection access and commented on the ongoing government shutdown debates.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Democrats’ funding bill over immigrant healthcare provisions

By G. H. Hayes | Oct 6, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted several tweets on October 6, 2025 criticizing Democratic proposals related to healthcare for undocumented immigrants during ongoing government shutdown negotiations.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Democrats over shutdown impacts in October 2025 posts

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 5, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted several statements on October 5, criticizing Democrats for their handling of a government shutdown and highlighting its effects on healthcare access and corrections officers' pay.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses government shutdown and local agriculture milestone

By V. W. Decker | Oct 4, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks commented on the federal government shutdown and praised Cedar County Co-op's anniversary in a series of posts dated October 4, 2025.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses shutdown impacts and international developments on social media

By V. W. Decker | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used her social media platform on October 3, 2025 to discuss topics including government funding challenges affecting families, manufacturing policy priorities for Iowa's economy, and diplomatic efforts involving...

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Miller-Meeks criticizes Democratic leaders over government shutdown impacts on military pay

By G. H. Hayes | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted several messages on social media between October 2-3, 2025 criticizing Democratic leaders for the government shutdown's effect on military pay and other groups.

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Who from East Iowa area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By V. W. Decker | Oct 3, 2025

These former East Iowa area high school athletes will be active in competitions the week of Monday, Oct. 6.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Democrats over government shutdown on social media

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks used a series of posts on October 1-2, 2025 to blame Democratic lawmakers for a federal government shutdown and its impacts on Americans.

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Miller-Meeks criticizes Senate Democrats after government shutdown over funding bill

By V. W. Decker | Oct 1, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who represents Iowa’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, issued a statement following the Senate Democrats’ rejection of a continuing resolution passed by the House, which resulted in a government shutdown....

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Democrats over government shutdown impacts

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 1, 2025

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted several statements on October 1 criticizing Democrats for a government shutdown she says is impacting troops, veterans, seniors, families, and border security agents.

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Mariannette Miller-Meeks blames Democrats for government shutdown in series of social media posts

By G. H. Hayes | Oct 1, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks addressed her position on the government shutdown through several posts between September 30 and October 1, 2025.