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Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Democrats over potential government shutdown

By V. W. Decker | Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks used social media on September 30 to criticize Democratic lawmakers regarding budget negotiations and a possible government shutdown.

Miller-Meeks pledges to withhold salary if government shuts down over budget impasse

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 30, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who represents Iowa’s 1st district in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced she will withhold her congressional pay if a government shutdown occurs due to what she describes as Democrats’ refusal to...

Cedar County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2024

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 26, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Cedar County registered a 2.4% decrease in the number of people applying for food assistance.

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Which former high school stars from East Iowa area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By V. W. Decker | Sep 26, 2025

These ex-East Iowa area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29.

How many H-2A petitions made by River Bend Times publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By M. A. Seward | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by 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.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Schumer on budget talks and addresses tech censorship

By G. H. Hayes | Sep 25, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks addressed issues ranging from government spending negotiations to technology company practices and crime policy in tweets posted on September 24 and 25, 2025.

3.4% decrease in number of Muscatine County residents receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 25, 2025

Muscatine County reported a 3.4% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

2.8% decrease in number of Clinton County residents receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 24, 2025

Clinton County reported a 2.8% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

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Which former East Iowa area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By J. N. Moore | Sep 24, 2025

These former East Iowa high school stars set for games on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Miller-Meeks supports expansion of AI-driven diabetic eye exams for rural Americans

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), an ophthalmologist and advocate for healthcare innovation, has voiced support for language in the FY26 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Report that encourages the use of autonomous...

Scott County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2024

By E. N. Dawson | Sep 23, 2025

Scott County reported a 1.7% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights rural health program funding and legislative priorities

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared updates on September 23, 2025 about major rural health initiatives and legislative work impacting Iowa's communities.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses government funding and tax relief measures on social media

By V. W. Decker | Sep 21, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used her Twitter account between September 19-21 to comment on Congressional funding debates and recent legislation affecting Iowa families.

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Which former high school stars from East Iowa area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

By V. W. Decker | Sep 19, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former East Iowa area high school athletes will be in action.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses energy innovation and health legislation in recent posts

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 18, 2025

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared updates on energy technology advancements and public health legislation via social media on September 18, 2025.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks marks Constitution Day and meets with Iowa organizations

By G. H. Hayes | Sep 17, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used social media on September 17th to reflect on Constitution Day and share details from meetings with key Iowa organizations regarding housing policy and business tax provisions.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses interest rates, rural health funding and crime legislation

By G. H. Hayes | Sep 17, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared updates on federal economic policies, rural health funding initiatives and recent crime-related legislation through posts dated September 17th, highlighting impacts for Iowa residents and referencing...

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Who from East Iowa area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By J. N. Moore | Sep 17, 2025

These ex-East Iowa area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights veteran tribute and agriculture talks during D.C. visits

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 16, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted on September 16 about welcoming veterans visiting Washington D.C., as well as meetings with key Iowa agricultural groups discussing legislative issues such as farm succession and avian flu challenges.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses rural health funding and agriculture policy with Iowa stakeholders

By G. H. Hayes | Sep 16, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks used social media between September 14–16, 2025 to share updates on rural health funding initiatives and agricultural policy discussions with Iowa stakeholders.

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