River Bend Times

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., who has represented Iowa’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, posted a series of updates on October 3, 2025, addressing issues ranging from government funding to international affairs and manufacturing.

In a post on October 3 at 18:04 UTC, Miller-Meeks commented on the ongoing government shutdown, writing, "It's now day 3 of the Schumer Shutdown. Because of the shutdown, WIC funding for moms and kids is running out. Democrats chose $1.5T in new spending and taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants over America’s families."

Later that day at 19:47 UTC, she marked National Manufacturing Day with a message about Iowa's economy: "Happy National Manufacturing Day! Manufacturing is the backbone of Iowa’s economy. I’m proud to support policies that bring jobs back from overseas, reward Made in America, and create good-paying jobs for working families. "

At 20:35 UTC on the same day, Miller-Meeks addressed developments in Middle East diplomacy by stating: "Great news! Hamas has agreed to release the remaining hostages under President Trump’s peace plan. Thank you @POTUS for showing the bold leadership the world needs."

Miller-Meeks began serving as U.S. Representative after replacing Dave Loebsack in 2021 and previously served in the Iowa Senate from 2019 to 2021. Born in Herlong, California in 1955 and currently residing in Le Claire, she earned her BSN from Texas Christian University in 1976.