River Bend Times

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing Iowa’s 1st district since 2021, shared updates on her recent engagements with constituents and local organizations through several posts on September 12, 2025.

In a post published at 15:33 UTC, Miller-Meeks wrote, "It was great meeting with ag leaders from the Iowa Farm Bureau to discuss Farm Bill priorities, Prop 12, biofuels, and trade. Iowa farmers feed and fuel the world, and in Congress I’ll keep fighting to ensure Iowa farmers have the tools and certainty to succeed."

Later that day at 16:34 UTC, she described her participation in a commemorative event: "I attended the 9/11 event in Muscatine to honor the fallen, commemorate World War II, and celebrate our American heroes. I was honored to be able to speak with fellow veterans and other community members aboard the historic LST-325 World War II ship. Never Forget "

At 20:24 UTC on September 12th, Miller-Meeks reported another meeting with public safety officials: "It was wonderful to meet with Jefferson County Law Enforcement and Emergency Services. We discussed funding for emergency services and the importance of mental health resources for law enforcement."

Miller-Meeks has represented Iowa’s 1st District in Congress since replacing Dave Loebsack in 2021. Prior to her tenure in Congress, she served in the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2021. Born in Herlong, California in 1955 and currently residing in Le Claire, Miller-Meeks holds a BSN from Texas Christian University earned in 1976.